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Ahiara Diocesan Mary League Association Holds Cultural Day Celebration

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By: Peace Chijindu In a vibrant display of faith, tradition, and sisterhood, the Ahiara Diocesan Mary League Association took a monumental step in the spiritual and cultural development of its members with the inaugural Cultural Day Celebration on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This pioneering event began with a Holy Mass, with Rev. Fr. Sixtus Ohanaja, […]

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Ahiara Diocesan Priests Conclude 2026 Annual Lenten Retreat

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By: Adolphus Ofoegbulem The Catholic Diocese of Ahiara has concluded the 2026 Annual Priests’ Retreat, held from Sunday, March 1, to Friday, March 20, during which the clergy, in three batches, entered a sustained period of prayer, silence, reflection, and spiritual renewal. The retreat was directed by Rev. Fr. Christian Eze, CMF, who drew its

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Ahiara Diocese Ordains 13 Seminarians to the Diaconate

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Be witnesses to the Gospel you preach – Bishop Nwobi On Sunday, March 15, 2026, the atmosphere at Mater Ecclesiae Cathedral, Ahiara Mbaise, Imo State, was full of joy and excitement as 13 seminarians were ordained into the diaconate order, marking a milestone in their journey to the priesthood. The solemn ceremony clearly demonstrated the

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2026 Mother’s Day Celebration Slated for April 19

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According to a recent announcement from the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, the 2026 Mother’s Day celebration, earlier proposed to take place on March 29 in line with the directive for it to be observed on the Sunday following the Solemnity of the Annunciation, has been shifted to April 19. This change is due to March

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AHIARA DIOCESE HOLDS THEOLOGICAL SEMINAR FOR PRIESTS

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Torchlights 2026 World Day of the Sick Commits more attention to the  Pastoral Care of the sick  Learning is a dynamic phenomenon, with immense power to drive excellence in every aspect of human endeavor. With the world moving fast today, with so much uncertainty, society is bound to feel the impact of the changes, good

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CLCN Ahiara Diocese Holds 2ND Diocesan Laity Council Convention

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The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria (CLCN) Ahiara Diocese, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, held their second Diocesan Convention and the first for the year 2026 at St. Dominic’s Parish, Umuawada Onicha, Ezinihitte Mbaise. The convention started with an Eucharistic Celebration that was presided over by Rev. Fr. Paschal Njoku, the Chaplain of Ahiara Diocesan

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Catholic Bishops of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province conclude First Plenary

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The Catholic Bishops of the Owerri Ecclesiastical Province concluded their first plenary on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Villa Assumpta, Owerri, after reflecting on key issues affecting the southeastern region, the nation, and important ecclesiastical matters. Calling on the faithful to embrace the life of peace, holiness, and Christian charity, the bishops emphasized the need

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Joy In Ahiara Diocese as she gets 21 New Senior Seminarians

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By: Adolphus Ofoegbulem On Saturday, December 13, 2025, twenty-one (21) vibrant young men received the clerical soutane at the investiture ceremony, which took place at St. Mulumba Spiritual Year Seminary, Enyiogugu Aboh Mbaise. This investiture ceremony, which raised these twenty-one brothers of ours to the status of senior seminarians, began with a Holy Mass with

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Bishop Nwobi installs New Lectors and Acolytes

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By: Johnpaul Ibeh On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, installed six senior seminarians to the office of Acolytate and four to the office of Lectorate of Ahiara Diocese. The event began with Holy Mass, which was presided over by Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi CMF and concelebrated with the

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Ahiara Diocese Marks 2025 Marriage Golden Jubilee

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Upholds enduring love, faith, and commitment in Christian Matrimony  By: Adolphus Ofoegbulem   On Saturday, December 20, 2025, the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara celebrated the 2025 Marriage Golden Jubilee, bringing together 2025 marriage golden jubilarians from across the diocese’s parishes, priests, religious, and lay faithful. This celebration was to honor five decades of marital devotion and

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