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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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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By: JohnPaul Ibe On Thursday, March 12, 2026, the executives of the Catholic Men Organization (CMO) in Owerri Ecclesiastical Province convened at Ahiara Diocese to hold their meeting. The event commenced with a Holy Mass at Maria Mater Ecclesiae Cathedral, Ahiara, with Rev. Fr. Ethelbert Uwadoka as the presider and Rev. Fr. Ted Njoku, the
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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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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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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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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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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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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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