By: Peace Chidindu The clergy, religious, family members and faithful of Ahiara Diocese gathered on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Maria Mater Ecclesiae Cathedral, Ahiara, for the first anniversary memorial Mass of Rev. Fr. Leonard Ntiegbulem, who passed away on June 30, 2025, at the age of 52. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by […]
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Diocesan News
The Catholic Faithful of Ahiara Diocese have received with immense joy the appointment of Rev. Fr. Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu-Udaku as Vicar for Priests in the Diocese of San Bernardino, California, USA. The appointment was made known on June 29, 2026, by the Bishop of San Bernardino, Most Rev. Alberto Rojas, and officially took effect on
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Echos Across Dioceses
President Bola Tinubu’s renewed push to create state police has once again brought one of Nigeria’s most contentious constitutional debates to the forefront. With the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) State Police Bill, 2026, formally presented to the National Assembly and the inauguration of the presidential working group on the national policing
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Community News
In a landmark pastoral initiative aimed at strengthening the institution of Christian marriage and promoting sound family values, the Bishop of Ahiara Diocese, Most Rev. Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, CMF, has approved the establishment of seven marriage course centers across the diocese following the seven-deanery structure of the diocese. The Prelate while approving these centres called
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By: Peace Chidindu The Ahiazu Regional Holy Childhood Association (HCA), comprising St. Cyril’s and St. Victor’s Deaneries, joined the nationwide celebration of the Silver Jubilee of the Holy Childhood Association in Nigeria on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Holy Trinity Parish, Ogbe Ahiara. The event drew children, catechists, priests, religious, parents, and guests from various
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By: Adolphus Ofoegbulem On Monday, June 22, 2026, the family, friends, and the entire Lude community gathered at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Lude Ahiara, for the month’s mind of Rev. Fr. Martinianus Chidi Chileke, whose death occurred on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the age of 54. The memorial mass was presided over by Rev.
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By Peace Chidindu The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Ragusa (SCGR), together with priests, religious, family members, and other faithful, gathered on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Convent, Umuokele, Enyiogugu, Aboh Mbaise, for the final profession of four members of the congregation. The solemn
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Community News
By Johnpaul Ibe The former St Monica’s Deanery, Aboh Region, recently joined the Church in Nigeria in celebrating the Silver Jubilee of the Holy Childhood Association (HCA), marking twenty-five years of missionary formation and apostolic growth among children. The regional celebration formed part of the nationwide commemoration being observed at national, provincial, diocesan, and regional
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Diocesan News
Urge Communities to go about their Lawful Businesses The alarming reports circulating in Mbaise and across the state concerning the alleged presence of suspected Fulani herdsmen in the area have been described as fake and unfounded. Tension in the Mbaise community had, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, risen to a very high point after news
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Community News
The Catholic Diocese of Ahiara has recently unveiled a series of programs to celebrate the Year of St Francis of Assisi, following its official inauguration by the Bishop on Sunday, April 26, 2026. This special year offers the faithful a unique opportunity for spiritual growth, reconciliation, deeper faith, and renewed commitment to the Gospel and
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