The Catholic Diocese of Ahiara has been plunged into great mourning following the demise of one of its priests, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Ethelbert Uwadoka, whose sudden demise occurred on Friday, March 20, 2026. Rev. Fr. Dr. Ethelbert Uwadoka, who was born on October 3, 1953, died at the age of 73. He was ordained […]
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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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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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(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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Faith Formation
By: Rev. Fr. Chiemeka Matthew Iwuagwu Introduction: The City Boy Philosophy and the Prophetic Question In contemporary Nigerian political discourse, the so-called “City Boy Movement” has come to designate a distinctive philosophy of political power configured around President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. At its core, this philosophy rests on several interlocking convictions: that political power flows
By: Fr. Innocent Ike Nwachukwu, Ph.D. Sacred silence during Holy Week is a profound Catholic, spiritual, and liturgical practice. It acts as an important theological bridge between Christ’s passion and resurrection, serving as a purposeful, redemptive pause that transforms the agony of death and the empty tomb into the triumph of new life. Far more than
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Articles
By: Adolphus Ofoegbulem The prestigious St. Patrick’s Secondary School, Ogbe Ahiara, Ahiazu Mbaise, Imo State, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, celebrated the 70th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of the inauguration of the school. Since its inauguration in the year 1956, the noble institution has been known for its academic excellence, discipline, and Catholic values. Renowned for
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Vatican Cycle
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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