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Ahiara Diocese Honours 2025 Ugwu Mbaise Cultural Festival Champions

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Recipients express deep gratitude as organizers recognize their outstanding contributions The 2025 Ugwu Mbaise Cultural Festival reached a joyful climax as the champions officially received their cash gifts from the organizers. Held under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara, the award ceremony, which took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, was indeed a […]

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Ahiara Diocesan Priest Facilitates First Palm Sunday Procession and Mass at French Village Catholic Community

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History was made on Sunday, March 29, 2026, Passion Sunday, as Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Catholic Chaplaincy in the Nigerian French Language Village, Ajara, Badagry, in over 15 years of existence, had its first Palm Sunday procession within the campus and Mass at her chapel. The chaplaincy is attached to Holy Family Catholic

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF AHIARA, SCHEDULE FOR 2026 CATHEDRATICUM

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The 2026 Cathedraticum is here. This annual financial contribution paid by Catholic parishes to their diocesan bishop represents unity, respect, and adherence to the bishop’s authority. The word originates from the Latin “cathedra,” meaning “chair” or “throne.” It signifies the yearly support from parishes to their bishop, demonstrating esteem and backing for his episcopal seat,

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Change of Date for the One Year Death Anniversary of Msgr. Cletus Ogu

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This is to bring to the awareness of the general public that the first death anniversary of Very Rev. Msgr. Cletus Ogu, who was earlier scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, has been rescheduled for Monday, April 13, 2026. Venue: Maria Mater Ecclesiae Cathedral, Ahiara Mbaise. Time: 10:00 AM.

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Ahiara Diocese holds first Pastoral Council Meeting of the Year

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On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara convened the first pastoral council of the year to discuss key developments and strategic plans for the diocese. The meeting with the bishop, priests, and lay leaders in the Church witnessed elaborate discussions on diocesan issues, key events for the year, and matters concerning the

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Christ our Hope is Risen! Christians Celebrate Easter with Renewed Faith and Hope

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Today, Christians in Nigeria join millions of the faithful across the globe in celebrating Easter Sunday, the solemnity of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This celebration represents the cornerstone of Christian faith and symbolizes hope over despair, life over death, and light over darkness. From many corners of the nation, churches are

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HOMILY FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR (A)

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(FIRST READING: Ez. 37:12–14; RESPONSORIAL PSALM: PSM.129:1–8; SECOND READING: Rm 8:8–11; GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: JN.11:25,26; GOSPEL: JN. 11:1–45) THEME: “COME OUT: CHRIST CALLS YOU TO LIFE” Today we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Lent, a moment in the Lenten journey when the Church directs our attention toward the victory of life over death. As we draw

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