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One thing I ask of the Lord. This I long to dwell in the house of the Lord,
all the days of my
life.
One thing I ask of the Lord. This I long to dwell in the house of the Lord,
all the days of my
life.
VOCATION TEAM
Rev. Msgr. Michael Kalu
Rev. Fr. Chukwudi Anya
Rector, Spiritual Year Seminary (Ex. Officio)
Rector, Immaculate Conception Seminary (Ex. Officio)
TRIBUNAL
Rev. Fr. Donatus Okpokpo (Advocate)
Rev. Msgr Nicholas Nwagwu (Advocate)
Rev. Fr. Paschal Opara (Advocate)
Rev. Fr. Hilary Ochulor (Advocate)
Rev. Fr. Michael Ukah (Advocate)
Rev. Fr. Paschal O. Opara (Tribunal Personnel)
Rev. Fr. Kingsley Eze (Tribunal Personnel)
Rev. Fr. Peter Okafor (Notary)
Rev. Fr. Donatus A. Okon (Collegiate Judge)
Rev. Fr. Chukwudi Uwanuruochi (Judge)
Rev. Sr. Gerald Nwagwu (Judge)
Rev. Fr. Augustine Kanu ( Judicial Vicar/Collegiate Judge)
BOARD OF EXAMINERS
Rev. Fr. Dr. Aloysius Nwabekee
Rev. Fr. Dr. Austin Kanu
Rev. Fr. Dr. Leo Amafili
Rev. Fr. Dr. Benedict Okike
Rev. Fr. Dr. Onyema Anozie
Rev. Fr. Chukwudi Anya
Rev. Fr. Dr. Jude Ogbuanu (Secretary)
Bishop’s House
P. O Box 99, Umuahia Abia State
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PASTORAL COUNCIL EXECUTIVES
Most Rev. Lucius I. Ugorji (President)
Most Rev. Michael Kalu Ukpong (Vicar General I)
Rev. Fr. Gabriel Kalu (Vicar General II)
Rev. Fr. Henry Maduka (Diocesan Secretary)
Rev. Fr. Vitus Eke (Financial Administrator)
Prof. Sir C. C. Chinaka (Chairman)
Mag. Ijechi Nnaji (Vice Chairman)
Sir O. J. Bob Amanze (Secretary)
Mrs Tina Ikwuegbu (Assistant Secretary)
Date: 2026-08-09 - 2026-08-15
From The Chancery Dear Brothers, happy weekend! You would recall that during the last Bishop's/Priests' Meeting, the Bishop directed that the entire diocese of Umuahia should be observing a one week prayer for *Peace* in Igbo land. I am happy to inform you that, following the directive of His Lordship, the seven days prayers will begin on the 9th of August, and end on the solemnity of Our Lady's Assumption (15th of August), 2026. Take note of the following, please: 1) Take time to explain to your parishioners about the importance of the one week of prayers. 2) Draw their attention to the fact that this is directed by the Bishop himself. 3) Remember that it is a daily evening program. 4) The color to wear is black. 5) The day begins with Rosary procession and concludes with holy Mass. 6) All are advised to make sacrifices during those days. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the program. Thanks for your usual understanding and positive cooperation. Rev Henry Maduka
The Diocese of Umuahia was erected on June 23, 1958 with Most Rev. Anthony Gogo Nwaedo C.S.Sp. as its first Bishop and Most Rev Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji as the second Bishop. The diocese was carved out from the then Diocese of Owerri. Since its inception, two other dioceses: Okigwe (1981) and Aba (1990) have been excised from it. Its present area of about 2,460.40km2 spans six Local Government Areas: Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Ikwuano, Bende, Ohafia and Arochukwu.
