Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, CMF, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara, received Bishop Victor Phalana of the Diocese of Klerksdorp, South Africa, on a courtesy visit to the diocesan Chancery. Bishop Phalana was in Mbaise, Imo State, for the funeral of a brother to Fr. Ignatius Okoroji, SDV, and, while in the area, paid […]
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Bishop Nwobi charges the faithful to be agents and witnesses of peace in the diocese. On Sunday, April 26, 2026, the Catholic Bishop of Ahiara Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, CMF, officially inaugurated the Year of St. Francis in the Diocese. This initiative aligns with the proclamation of the Jubilee year of St.
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On Monday, 13 April 2026, the bishop, clergy, and faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara gathered at the Maria Mater Ecclesiae Cathedral to mark the first anniversary of the death of Very Rev. Msgr. Cletus Ogu. The eucharistic celebration was presided over by the bishop. In the homily, Rev. Fr. Vitus Umeyor invited the
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Bishop Nwobi Solicits Greater Support By: Tim Etoh Full construction work will soon commence at the burial site of Vivian Ogu, Servant of God and global exemplar of faith. This optimism was expressed by His Lordship, the Bishop of Ahiara, Most Rev. Dr. Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, CMF, during a fundraising event for the development of
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As the Catholic faithful in Nigeria joyously mark this Sunday as Mother’s Day, the moment, though outwardly festive, carries a quieter, weightier summons: to reflect with honesty, to give thanks without reserve, and to renew, in practical terms, the obligations owed to those whose lives are spent in the steady outpouring of care. In the
The Catholic Diocese of Ahiara on Thursday, April 2, 2026, had both clergy and the lay faithful solemnly gathered at the Maria Mater Ecclesiae Cathedral Ahiara for the annual Chrism Mass, a liturgical high point of Holy Week in which the unity of the diocesan Church, gathered around her bishop, is both expressed and deepened
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As part of its ongoing commitment to clergy formation and welfare, the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara has organized a seminar for priests with over 30 years in ministry, focusing on the realities of retirement and sustained personal well-being. Held on March 24, 2026, at the Diocesan Priests’ Conference Hall, the gathering brought together senior clergy
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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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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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There is a way in which a nation grows tired without collapsing, continues to move without truly advancing, and speaks the language of hope while quietly negotiating with despair; and in such a state, neither full darkness nor convincing light, people begin to adjust to what should never be normal, learning to endure what ought
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