PASTORAL PLACEMENT FOR 2009/2010

I am placing in my blog the placement of the clergy for the Pastoral Year 2009/2010. This may help you to locate any priest working in the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi.

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NNEWI

PERSONNEL PLACEMENT 2009/2010

I. Diocesan Bishop: Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke

II. Diocesan Curia: General Duties
1. Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia: Very Fr. Patrick Ezeobata
2. Episcopal Vicars for the Regions
i. Nnewi Region: Very Rev. Fr. Paul Onwughalu
ii. Ihiala Region: Very Rev. Fr. Hilary Muotoe
iii. Ozubulu Region: Very Rev. Fr. Felix Ibegbunam
iv. Amichi Region: Very Rev. Fr. Felix Nwagbo
3. Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy: Very Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah
4. Episcopal Vicar for the Religious: Very Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Edokwe, C.S.Sp
5. Chancellor and Diocesan Secretary: Very Rev. Fr. Donatus Ike
6. Associate Chancellor and Coordinator, Outreach Programmes: Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Ukatu
7. Secretary to the Bishop and Master of Ceremonies: Fr. Celestine Okonkwor
8. Confidential Secretary: Sr. Linda Nwabueze, MC
9. Financial Administrator: Fr. Ugochukwu Onuorah
10. Accounts Officer: Sr. Julie Agbakoba, MC
11. Judicial Vicar: Fr. Titus Nnabugwu
12. Diocesan Tribunal Office, Nnewi: Fr. Donald Chukwudolue
13. Interdiocesan Tribunal Defender of the Bond: Fr. Donald Chukwudolue
14. Director, Health Services: Fr. Simon Adigwe
15. Director, Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Committee: Fr. Patrick Orazulike :
16. Coordinator, Human Development: Rev. Fr. Andrew Ejeajuonye
17. Director, Pontifical Mission Societies: Sr. Loretto Okoli, DDL
18. Coordinator, PMS/YOMM: Sr. Theresa Anosikwa,DDL
19. Coordinator, Holy Childhood Association: Sr. Petronilla Ibeziako, DDL
20. Director, Social Communications and Editor-in-chief of THE CHRISTIAN OUTLOOK: Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor
21. Deputy Director, Social Communications and Administrative
Editor, THE CHRISTIAN OUTLOOK: Fr. Anselm Ughaerumba
22. Director, Evangelization and Catechetics: Fr. Fidelis Obiorah
23. Director of Vocations: Fr. George Oranekwu
24. Director, Educational Services: Fr. Peter Ezeani
25. Supervisors, Religious Education
(Secondary): Fr. Anselm Olua
(Primary): Sr. Endalene Mozie, IHM
26. Director, Lands and Building Matters: Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah
27. Deputy Director, Lands and Building Matters: Fr. Jude Chukwuneke
28. Director of Liturgy: Fr. Celestine Okonkwor
29. Director, Liturgical Music: Very Fr. Patrick Ezeobata
30. Deputy Director, Liturgical Music: Rev. Fr. Stanley Ojimba
31. Director, Marian Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Gusiorah
32. Director, Marriage and the Family: Fr. Ferdinand Odigbo
33. Coordinator, Marriage and the Family: Rev. Sr. Benedict Egbulem, DDL
34. Coordinator of Ecumenism: Fr. Jude Umeh
35. Coordinator of Inter-Religious Dialogue and Inculturation: Fr. Fidelis Obiorah
36. Power to Absolve from Censures: The Vicar General, the Episcopal Vicars of the Regions, the Cathedral Administrator, Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah, Fr. Matthew Udegbunam and Fr. Basil Agba, C.S.Sp.
37. Book Censors: Msgr. Hypolite Adigwe, Fr. Victor Ifeanyi, Fr. Patrick Ezeobata, Fr. Michael Onyekachukwu, Fr. Alphonsus Okonkwo, Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor, Fr. Damian Obi, Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, Fr. George Oranekwu, Fr. Jude Umeh and Fr. Celestine Okonkwor.
38. Cultural Matters: Rev. Frs. Alfred Edokobi, (Chairman), Fr. Alphonsus Okonkwor, Basil Anunobi, Felix Ibegbunam, Paul Onwughalu, Peter Uzonna Ezeani, Fidelis Obiorah and Martin Onwudiwe.
39. Peace and Reconciliation Council: Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah, Frs. Paul Onwughalu, Peter Ezeani, Raphael Ezeogu and Peter Muojekwu.
40. Opus Securitatis Committee: Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke, Fr. Raphael Ebedeagu (Chairman), Rev. Fr. Godwin Orji (Secretary), Fr. Patrick Anichebe Ezeobata, Fr. Ugochukwu Onuorah, Fr. Augustine Ndukaji, Fr. Christopher Ezeimo, Fr. Felix Ibegbunam, and Fr. Martin Onwudiwe.
41. Legal Advisers: Dr. Joseph Ikenga-Metuh, Barrister Odimegwu and Fr. Maurice Izunwa

III. Chaplaincies
1. Chaplain, Laity Council: Fr. Hilary Muotoe
2. Chaplain, Catholic Men Organisation: Fr. Celestine Okonkwor
3. Chaplain, Catholic Women Organisation: Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor
4. Chaplain, Catholic Boys Organisation: Fr. Vincent Nnabude
5. Chaplain, Catholic Girls Organisation: Fr. Anthony Obele
6. Coordinating Chaplain, Catholic Youth Organisation: Fr. Peter Muojekwu
7. Associate Chaplains, Catholic Youth Organisation: Chaplains of Youth Organisations (CBO, CGO, MOD, YCS, CY Corpers)-
8. Regional Chaplains: Amichi Region, Fr. Linus Akuakor; Ihiala Region: Fr. Pius Ajuluchukwu, Nnewi Region: Fr. , Ozubulu Region: Fr. Gregory Ibeh
9. Chaplain, Holy Childhood Association: Fr. Stanislaus Ojimba
10. Chaplain, Young Catholic Students: Fr. Anselm Olua
11. Assistant Chaplain, Young Catholic Students: Fr. Cletus Chukwuemeka
12. Chaplain, Catholic Youth Corpers: Fr. Peter Ezeani
13. Chaplain, Catholic Charismatic Renewal: Fr. Jude Umeh
14. Chaplain, Bible Society: Fr. Jude Udemezue
15. Chaplain, Catholic Biblical Instructors Union: Fr. Fidelis Obiorah
14. Chaplain, MOD: Frs. Christopher Nwobi and Anselm Olua
16. Chaplain, Catholic Nurses’ Guild: Fr. Simon Adigwe
17. Chaplain, Apostleship of Prayer: Fr. Innocent Ejinkonye
18. Chaplain, Block Rosary Crusade: Fr. Innocent Ofiaeli
19. Chaplain, Legion of Mary: Fr. Felix-Mary Ndubisi
20. Chaplain, St. Anthony’s Guild: Fr. Anthony Mobi
21. Chaplain, St. Jude’s Society: Fr. Jude Ikeokwu
22. Chaplain, Blue Army: Fr. Aloysius Nzuko
23. Chaplain, Purgatorian Society: Fr. Alfred Edokobi
24. Chaplain, Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary: Rev. Fr. Anthony Ibe
25. Chaplain, Altar Knights Association: Fr. Remigius Ezeoke
26. Chaplain, Catholic Choirs Association: Very Fr. Patrick Ezeobata
27. Assistant Chaplain, Catholic Choirs Association: Fr. Stanislaus Ojimba
28. Chaplain, St. Stephen’s Society: Fr. Luke Ibeh
29. Chaplain, Mary League: Fr. Cyril Orazulume
30. Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Nnewi Sub-council): Fr. Paul Onwughalu
31. Associate Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Nnewi Sub-council): Fr. Basil Anunobi
32. Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Ihiala Sub-council): Fr. Simon Adigwe
33. Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Okija Sub Council ): Fr. Felix Mary Ndubisi
34. Chaplain, Knight of St. Mulumba (Ebonesie Sub-Council): Fr. Vincent Nnabude
35. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Nnewi Commandery): Fr. Michael Onyekachukwu
36. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Ihiala Commandery): Rev. Fr. Basil Agba, CSSp
37. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Okija Commandery): Fr. Christian Eze
38. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Ozubulu Commandery): Fr. Felix Ibegbunam
36. Chaplain, Association of Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart: Fr. Godwin Orji
37. Chaplain, Divine Mercy Apostolate: Fr. Cajetan Obodozie
38. Chaplain, Madonna Mercy Family: Fr. Christian Eze
39. Chaplain, Maria Consolata Society: Fr. Raphael Madukwe
40. Chaplain, St. Vincent de Paul’s Society: Fr. Vincent Nnabude
41. Chaplain, Tansi Solidarity: Fr. Ignatius Uzondu
42. Chaplains, Public Association of Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth: Frs. Denis Ononuju, C.S.Sp and Fr. Romanus Ochemba C.S.Sp.
43. Chaplain, Public Association of the Missionary Sisters of Divine Mercy: Fr. Samuel Odajiri
44. Chaplain, Immaculate Heart Sisters Regionalate, Nnewi: Rev. Fr. Celestine Okonkwor
45. Chaplain, St. Theresa’s Society: Fr. Anthony Obiamalu
46. Chaplain, Confraternity of the Miraculous Infant Jesus: Fr. Basil Umunnah
47. Chaplain, Apostleship of the Precious Blood: Fr. John Bosco Ofojua
48. Chaplain, Couples for Christ: Fr. Stanislaus Ojimba
49. Chaplains, Catholic Teachers Association: Frs. Peter Ezeani and Anselm Olua
50. Chaplain, Social Apostolate: Fr. Richard Mary Umeike
51. Chaplains, Secular Institute of Missionaries of the Gospel: Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Odigbo, and Rev. Fr. Ugochukwu Onuorah


IV. Deans
1. Uruagu Deanery - Rev. Fr. Augustine Ndukaji
2. Otolo Deanery - Rev. Fr. Raphael Ebedeagu
3. Amichi Deanery - Rev. Fr. Peter Muojekwu
4. Osumenyi Deanery - Rev. Fr. Jude Okwuelu
5. Ukpor Deanery - Rev. Fr. Paulinus Adinnu
6. Ozubulu Deanery - Rev. Fr. Solomon Ugochukwu
7. Oraifite Deanery - Rev. Fr. Timothy Njoku, CM
8. Ihiala Deanery - Very Rev. Fr. Basil Agba, C.S.Sp
9. Okija Deanery - Rev. Fr. Felix-Mary Ndubisi
10. Orsumoghu Deanery - Rev. Fr. Godwin Orji


V. PARISHES

1. Akwaihedi: St. Mary Mother of God Parish, Akwaihedi
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ernest Ebulue

2. Amichi: Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Amichi
Parish Priest: Fr. Felix Nwagbo
Parish Vicar: Fr. Virginus Udenna

3. Amichi: St. James Parish, Amichi
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Obidile
Parish Vicar: Fr. Linus Akuakor

4. Amichi: St. Hyacinth Parish, Amichi
Parish Priest: Fr. Daniel Ileka

5. Azia: St. Andrew’s Parish, Azia
Parish Priest: Fr. Alexander Umenweke

6. Azia: Mary the Queen Parish, Azia
Parish Priest: Fr. Hyginus Epunam

7. Azigbo: St. David’s Parish, Azigbo
Parish Priest: Fr. Alphonsus Gusiorah

8. Ebenator: St. Matthew’s Parish, Ebenator
Parish Priest: Fr. Paschal Uzor

9. Ekwulumili: St Luke’s Parish, Box 64, Ekwulumili.
Parish Priest: Fr. Raphael Ezeogu

10. Ekwulumili: St. Mary’s Parish, Ekwulumili
Parish Priest: Fr. Remigius Ezeoke

11. Ezinifite: St. Michael’s Parish, Ezinifite, Box 1026, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. George Akanigwo, CSSp
Parish Vicar: Fr. Paul Nwaneri, C.S.Sp

12. Ezinifite: St. Thomas Parish, Ezinifite
Parish Priest: Fr. Cornelius Ezeiloaku

13. Ezinifite: Our Lady Gate of Heaven Parish, Ezinifite
Parish Priest: Fr. Martin Onwudiwe

14. Ichi: St. Patrick’s Parish, Ichi
Parish Priest: Fr. Victor Ekwomadu, CMF
Parish Vicar: Fr. Christopher Ikem Ogugua, CMF

15. Ihembosi: St. Anthony’s Parish, Ihembosi
Parish Priest: Fr. Innocent Ezike

16. Ihembosi: Mary the Queen Parish, Ihembosi
Parish Priest: Fr. Felix Obi

17. Ihiala: St. Martin of Tours, Ihiala
Parish Priest: Fr. Basil Agba, CSSp
Parish Vicar: Fr. Hyacinth Edokwe, CSSp
Parish Vicar: Fr. Callistus Offor, CSSp
Parish Vicar: Fr. Hyginus Ogbonna, CSSp

18. Ihiala: St. Gregory’s Parish, Ihiala
Parish Priest: Fr. Hilary Muotoe
Parish Vicar: Fr. Pius Ajuluchukwu

19. Ihiala: Christ the King Parish, Ihiala
Parish Priest: Fr. Cajetan Obodozie

20. Ihiala: St. Paul’s Parish, Ihiala
Parish Priest: Fr. Christian Nwakile
Parish Vicar: Fr. Anthony Ibe

21. Ihiala: Directorate of Catechetics and Evangelisation
Director: Fr. Fidelis Gbamfuchi Obiorah
In Residence: Fr. Christian Eze

22. Ihiala: St. Joseph’s Parish, Ihiala
Parish Priest: Fr. Innocent Ejinkonye

23. Ihiala: Immaculate Heart Parish, Ihiala
Parish Priest: Fr. Cletus Chukwuemeka
In Residence: Fr. Simon Adigwe

24. Ihiala: St. Christopher’s Parish, Ihiala
Parish Priest: Fr. Jude Ikeokwu

25. Ihiala: Mary the Queen Parish, Ihiala
Parish Priest: Fr. Patrick Mbaebie

26. Ihiala: All Saints’ Parish, Ihiala
Parish Priest: Fr. Ignatius Uzondu

27. Isseke: St. Joseph’s Parish, Isseke
Parish Priest: Fr. Bartholomew Ifeanyi Okonkwo
Residence: Fr. Michael Ngobili

28. Lilu: St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Lilu
Parish Priest: Fr. Raphael Madukwe

29. Mbosi: St. Patrick’s Parish, Mbosi
Parish Priest: Fr. Felix Umegboro
Parish Vicar: Fr. Innocent Ofiaeli

30. Nnewi: Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral, Nnewi
(a) Cathedral Parish
Parish Priest: Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah
Parish Vicar (Special Status): Fr. Jude Umeh
Parish Vicar: Fr. David Hangeior
Parish Vicar: Fr. Stanislaus Ojimba
In Residence: Fr. Andrew Ejeajuonye

(b)Bishop’s House:
i. Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke
ii. Very Rev. Donatus Ike
iii.. Very Rev. Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor
iv. Very Rev. Fr. Celestine Okonkwor
iv. Rev. Fr. Ugochukwu Onuorah

31. All Saints’ Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Cosmas Ike

32. St. Mary’s Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Christopher Ezimo
Parish Vicar: Fr. Jude Chukwuneke
In residence: Rev. Fr.Bonaventure Ukatu

33. Nnewi: St. John Cross Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Paul Onwughalu
Parish Vicar (Special Status): Fr. Michael Azike
Parish Vicar: Fr. Malachy Obumkaneme

Nnewi: St. John Cross Rectory, Nnewi
In Residence: Fr. Matthew Udegbunam (University/Hospital Chaplaincy)

34. Nnewi: St. Philip’s Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Peter Onwuka

35. Nnewi: St. Louis’ Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Eugene Ike
Parish Vicar: Fr. Francis Nnoruka
In Residence: Fr. Emeka Ibekwe

36. Nnewi: St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Otolo, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Alfred Edokobi
Parish Vicar: Fr. Cletus Ngadiukwu
Parish Vicar: Fr. John Nzewu

37. Nnewi: St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Nnewichi, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Augustine Ndukaji
Parish Vicar (Special Status): Fr. Anthony Izuorah
Parish Vicar: Fr. Callistus Onuma

38. Nnewi: St. Charles Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Anthony Obele

39. Nnewi: St. Michael’s Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Onyekachukwu
Parish Vicar (Special Status): Fr. Sylvester Ikwueke
Parish Vicar: Fr. Aloysius Nzukor
In Residence: Fr. Anselm Olua

40. Nnewi: St. Joseph’s Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Felix Elosi, MSP
Parish Vicar: Fr. Cyriacus Offor, MSP
Parish Vicar: Fr. Godwin Nnadozie, MSP
In Residence: Fr. Festus Ejiofor, MSP

41. Nnewi: Holy Family Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Julius Ututor
Parish Vicar: Fr. Nathaniel Onwuekwe

42. Nnewi: St. Cletus Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Edmund Nwagbala
Parish Vicar (Special Status): Fr. George Arinze
In Residence: Fr. Peter Uzonna Ezeani

43. Nnewi: St. Felix Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Philip Nnadi

44. Nnewi: St. John Apostle and Evangelist, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Raphael Ebedeagu
In Residence: Fr. Maurice Izunwa

45. Nnewi: Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Patrick Ezefunamba
Parish Vicar: Fr. Joachim Umeigwilo

46. Nnewi: St. Martin de Porres Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Cyprian Ohagwa
Parish Vicar: Fr. Sylvanus Okoye
In Residence: Fr. Anselm Ughaerumba

47. Nnewi: St. James Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Patrick Ezeobata
Parish Vicar: Fr. Ethelbert Ifenatuorah
In Residence: Fr. Michael Oruche

48. Nnewi: St. Monica’s Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Henry Ezeifedi

49. Nnewi: Holy Spirit Parish, Nnewi
Parish Priest: Fr. Bennet Onyeulo SVD
Parish Vicar: Fr. Magnus Ebere, SVD
Parish Vicar: Fr. Callistus Ekemezie, SVD

48 Nnewi: St. Luke’s Chaplaincy, University Teaching Hospital and College of Health Sciences, Nnewi
Chaplain: Fr. Matthew Udegbunam
Assistant Chaplain: Fr. Emeka Ibekwe

49. Ogwuaniocha: St. Paul’s Parish, Ogwuaniocha
Parish Priest: Fr. Christian Eze

50. Okija: St. Mary’s Parish, Okija
Parish Priest: Fr. Felix-Mary Ndubisi
Parish Vicar : Fr. JohnDismus Obinegbo
In residence: Fr. Patrick Orazulike

51. Okija: St. Patrick’s Parish, Okija
Parish Priest: Anthony Mobi

52. Okija: St. Paul’s Parish, Okija
Parish Priest: Fr. Luke Nworah

53. Okija: St. Michael’s Parish, Okija
Parish Priest: Fr. Jude Udemezue

54. Okija: St. Benedict’s Parish, Okija
Parish Priest: Fr. Remigius Ndubisi, C.S.Sp

55. Okija: St. Anthony’s Parish, Okija
Parish Priest: Fr. Luke Ibe
Parish Vicar: Fr. John Paul Ifechigha

56. Okija: St. Jude’s Parish, Okija
Parish Priest: Fr. James Onyalagu

57. Okija: Sacred Heart Parish, Okija
Parish Priest: Fr. Maurice Okeke

58. Oraifite: St. George’s Parish, Oraifite
Parish Priest: Fr. Timothy Njoku, CM
In Residence: Fr. Gabriel Okpala, CM (Superior)

59. Oraifite: St. Mary’s Parish, Oraifite
Parish Priest: Fr. Christopher Nwobi

60. Oraifite: All Saints Parish, Oraifite
Parish Priest: Fr. Basil Anunobi

61. Oraifite: St. John’s Parish, Oraifite
Parish Priest: Fr. Donald Chukwudolue

62. Orsumoghu: Immaculate Conception Parish, Orsumoghu
Parish Priest: Fr. Francis Orah

63. Orsumoghu: St. Theresa’s Parish, Orsumoghu
Parish Priest: Fr. Godwin Orji

64. Osumenyi: Holy Spirit Parish, Osumenyi
Parish Priest: Fr. Cyril Orazulume

65. Osumenyi: St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Osumenyi
Parish Priest: Anselm Onwuegbuchulam
Parish Vicar (School Apostolate): Fr. Theodore Uzochukwu

66. Osumenyi: St. Lawrence Parish, Osumenyi
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. John Bosco Oforjua

67. Ozubulu: St. Michael’s Parish, Amakwa, Ozubulu
Parish Priest: Fr. Felix Ibegbunam
Parish Vicar: Fr. Gregory Ibe

68. Ozubulu: St. Michael’s Parish, Eziora, Ozubulu
Parish Priest: Fr. Alphonsus Okonkwor
Parish Vicar : Fr. Stanislaus Nnakenyi
Parish Vicar: Fr. Bernadine Muoka (Also School Chaplain)
In Residence: Fr. Christopher Ifenatuorah

69. Ozubulu: St. Joseph’s Parish, Ozubulu
Parish Priest: Fr. Solomon Ugochukwu
Parish Vicar: Fr. Kizito Anamene

70. Ozubulu: St. Kevin’s Parish, Ozubulu
Parish Priest: Fr. Basil Ugwu
Parish Vicar: Fr. Romanus Muoma

71 Ozubulu: St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Ozubulu
Parish Priest: Fr. Humphrey Anameje

72. Ozubulu: St. John the Baptist Parish, Ozubulu
Parish Priest: Fr. Vincent Nnabude

73. Ubuluisiuzor: St. John’s Parish, Ubuluisiuzor
Parish Priest: Fr. Cyril Onwuasoeze

74. Ukpor: St. Mary Mother of the Church Parish Ukpor (Centre)
Parish Priest: Fr. Paulinus Adinnu
Parish Vicar: Fr. Anthony Obiamalu

75. Ukpor: Holy Trinity Parish, Ukpor
Parish Priest: Fr. Alfred Umeh

76. Ukpor: St. Mary’s Parish, Umuohama, Ukpor
Parish Priest: Fr. Damian Obi.

77 Ukpor: St. Peter Claver’s Ukpor
Parish Priest: Fr. Christopher C. Okoye
Parish Vicar: Fr. Martin Unadike

78. Unubi: St. Patrick’s Parish, Unubi
Parish Priest: Fr. Peter Muojekwu
Parish Vicar: Fr. Vincent Ikelionwu

79. Utuh: St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Utuh
Parish Priest: Fr. Jude Okwuelu
Parish Vicar: Fr. Hyacinth Izuegbu

80. Utuh: St. Stephen’s Parish, Utuh
Parish Priest:Fr. Basil Umunna

VI. CHAPLAINCIES OF INSTITUTIONS

St. Luke’s Chaplaincy, Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital and College of Health Sciences: Fr. Matthew Udegbunam and Fr. Emeka Ibekwe
Madonna University Chaplaincy: Fr. Bernard Ngwoke
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala: Rev. Fr. Timothy Akubueze, CSSp
4. Military Chaplaincy (Air Force): Fr. Francis Ofordum
5. Military Chaplaincy (Army): Fr. Magnus Chukwu
6. Chaplain, Immaculate Heart Regional House, Nnewi: Fr. Bonaventure Ukatu
7. Chaplain, Maria Regina Comprehensive School, Nnewi: Very Rev. Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor
8. Chaplain, Mercy Girls’ High School, Nnewi: Fr. Nathaniel Onwuekwe
9. Chaplain, St. Michael’s Secondary School, Ozubulu: Fr. Bernadine Muoka


VII. SEMINARIES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

1. St. Paul’s Seminary, Ukpor
i. Fr. George Oranekwu (Rector)
ii. Fr. Ephraim Chukwuma (Vice Rector)
iii. Fr. Samuel Odajiri
iv. Fr. Lawrence Ezike (Spiritual Director)
v. Fr. Emmanuel-Garret Ifeakor

2. St. Gabriel’s Spiritual Year Seminary, Ozubulu
i. Fr. Ferdinand Odigbo Rector
ii. Fr. Benedict Okolo Vice Rector
iii. Fr. Peter Nwanekezie Bursar
vi. Fr. Charles Udegbunam

3. State Education Commission, Nnewi Zone
Supervisor (Special Duties): Fr. Anselm Olua

4. Education Office
Secondary Schools: Fr. Peter Ezeani (Education Secretary)
Primary Schools: (Religious Education): Sr. Endaline Mozie, IHM

5. Director, St. Paul’s School of Theological Studies: Rev. Fr. Jude Umeh

VIII. PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE

1. Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha
i. Fr. Victor Ifeanyi (Rector)
ii.. Fr. Anselm Oruche
iii. Fr. Dominic Anaeto (Sabbatical)
iv. Fr. Ignatius Obinwa (Sabbatical)

2. Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu
Fr. Aloysius Obiwulu (Sabbatical)

3. Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Awka
Rev. Fr. Augustine Obiagbasogu

4. Onitsha Archdiocese
Fr. Titus Nnabugwu – Interdiocesan Tribunal, in Residence at St. Mary’s Parish, Inland Town, Onitsha

5. University of Nigeria, Nsukka - Lecturers
i. Fr. Michael Ifeagwazi (Lecturer)
ii. Fr. Hilary Achunike (Lecturer)
iii. Fr. Richard-Mary Umeike (Student)

6. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
Fr. Christopher I. Ejizu (Professor)

7. Anambra State University, Uli (Student)
Fr. Michael Ngobili

8. University of Benin, Benin City (Student)
Fr. Christopher Esotu

9. Catholic Institute of West Africa, Port Harcourt
i. Fr. John Ohaegbu
ii. Fr. Emmanuel Anagwo
iii. Fr. Godfrey Okoli
iv. Fr. Ernest Simple Okoli
vi. Fr. George Ezukwo

10. Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria/PMS Abuja
Msgr. Hypolite Adigwe (National Director of PMS and Director of Department of Mission and Dialogue, CSN, Abuja Office)

11. Italy – Rome (Studies)
i. Fr. Anthony Ibegbunam
ii. Fr. Jude Ezike
iii. Fr. Anthony Akaeze
iv. Fr. Frederick Mbiere
v. Fr. Richmond Ibenezi

12. Italy- Sassari (Temporary Assignment)
Fr. Anselm Olisaeke (Archdiocese of Sassari)

13. United States of America
a. Under Various Titles
i. Fr. Anastasius Akpunonu
ii. Fr. Cyprian Iwuchukwu
iii. Fr. Emmanuel Okechukwu
iv. Fr. Livinus Uba
v. Fr. Pius Ilechukwu (Sabbatical)
vi. Fr. John Ejike
vii. Fr. Norbert Ezeh
viii. Fr. Edwin Nwabugwu
ix. Fr. Celestine Afugwobi

b. Students
i. Fr. Clement Okoye
ii. Fr. Theophilus Ebulueme
iii. Fr. Stephen Okeke
iv. Fr. Benjamin Uzuegbunam
v. Fr. Hyacinth Ikemelu
vi. Fr. Benedict Ezeoke
vii. Fr. Damian Umeokeke
viii. Fr. Christian Ohazulume
x. Fr. Joachim Adione
xi. Fr. Ernest Emeodi
xiii. Fr. Ambrose Udoji
xi . Fr. Titus Ibe

14. Germany
i. Fr. Alexander Uzor (Muenchen)
ii. Fr. Ignatius Obinwa

15. England
i. Fr. Geo-Ben Ezeani (Student)
ii. Fr. Livinus Ikwueke(Student)
iii. Fr. Cyriacus Okafor (Student)

16. Belgium (Students - University of Louvain)
i. Fr. Patrick Unaegbu
ii. Fr. Francis Oforka

17. Ireland (Temporary Assignment)
Fr. Peter Uzochukwu

18. Austria: Vienna
Fr. Ikenna Okafor (Student)
Austria-Linz
Fr. Moses Chukwujekwu (Temporary Assigment)

19. France – Paris
Fr. Vitalis Anehobi (Student)

18. Canada – Ottawa
Fr. Peter Nwanekezie (Student)

IX. PRIESTS ON MISSION

a. Canada:
i. Diocese of Victoria
Fr. Clement Nwankwo

ii. Archdiocese of Regina
Fr. Callistus Ibe

iii. Archdiocese of Toronto
Fr. Augustine Onyiloha

b. Scotland: Archdiocese of Glasgow
Fr. Linus Iloegesi

c. Sierra Leone: Diocese of Makeni
i. Fr. Michael Onuchukwu
ii. Fr. Ephraim Madu

d. Chad – Archdiocese of Ndjamena
i. Fr. Henry Chukwujekwu
ii. Fr. Benedict Anigbogu

X. PRIESTS ON SPECIAL APPOINTMENT (IN VIEW OF FURTHER STUDIES/OTHER ASSIGNMENTS)
1. Fr. Ernest Emeodi
2. Fr. Francis Nwosu
3. Fr. Benjamin Nwanonenyi
4. Fr. Benedict Enemuo

XI. PRIESTS OF OTHER DIOCESES

1. Archdiocese of Onitsha:
Fr. Cornelius Ezeiloaku
Fr. Henry Ezeifedi

2. Diocese of Nsukka
Fr. Bernard Ngwoke (Madonna University, Okija)

3. Diocese of Okigwe
Fr. Reginald Nnamdi (Madonna University, Okija)

4. Diocese of Ponce, Puerto Rico –
Fr. Alphonsus Gusiorah
5. Diocese of Awka
Fr. Donatus Ike


XII. PRIEST-MEMBERS OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTES AND SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

1. Congregation of the Holy Spirit
a. Holy Ghost Juniorate, Ihiala
i. Fr. Fabian Adindu, C.S.Sp (Rector)
ii. Fr. Uche Hipolytus Iwuala, C.S.Sp (Vice Rector)
iii. Fr. Malachy Aguzuru C.S.Sp (Bursar)
iv. Fr. Anthony Emefu, C.S.Sp
v. Fr. Samuel Ekwokporo, CSSp (Spiritual Director)
vi. Fr. Oliver Ejike Ugwu, CSSp


b. St. Martin’s Parish, Ihiala
i. Fr. Basil Agba, C.S.Sp (Parish Priest)
ii. Fr. Hyacinth Edokwe, C.S.Sp (Parish Vicar)
iii. Fr. Callistus Offor, CSSp
iv. Fr. Hyginus Ogbonna, CSSp
v. Fr. Timothy Akubueze, CSSp (Chaplain, OLL Hospital, Ihiala)
vi. Fr. Maurice Ozor, CSSp (Spiritan Farm, Okija)

c. Spiritan Farm, Okija
i. Fr. Maurice Ozor,,C.S.Sp (Director)
ii. Fr. Edwin Ogbuchi, C.S.Sp

d. St. Benedict’s Parish, Okija
Fr. Remigius Ndubisi, CSSp

e. Okija (With the Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth in
formation)
i. Fr. Denis Ononuju, C.S.Sp
ii. Fr. Romanus Ochemba, C.S.Sp

f.. Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chaplaincy, Ihiala
Fr. Timothy Akubueze, CSSp (Chaplain)

g. St. Michael’s Parish, Ezinifite
Fr. George Akanigwo, C.S.Sp (Parish Priest)
Fr. Paul Nwaneri, CSSp

2. Vincentian Fathers, Oraifite
a. St. George’s Parish, Oraifite
i. Fr. Timothy Njoku, CM (Parish Priest).
ii. Fr. Gabriel Okpala, CM, Superior of the Community, Supervising Principal, Mater Dei Secondary School and De Paul Boys College, Oraifite.

b. Vincentian Postulate, Oraifite
i. Fr. Jacob Ugwuoke, CM, Director of Postulancy
ii. Fr. Callistus Ajaero, CM, Manager of School for Deaf and Dumb
iii. Fr. John Adikwu, CM. Principal , De Paul College, Oraifite

3. Claretians, Ichi- St. Patrick’s Parish, Ichi
i. Fr. Victor Ekwomadu, CMF (Parish priest)
ii. Fr. Christopher Ikem Ogugua, CMF (Parish Vicar)

4. Missionary Society of St. Paul of Nigeria –St. Joseph’s Parish, Nnewi
i. Fr. Felix Elosi, MSP (Parish Priest)
ii. Fr. Cyriacus Offor, MSP (Parish Vicar)
iii. Fr. Godwin Nnadozie, MSP (Parish Vicar)
iv. Fr. Festus Ejiofor MSP (Coordinator of Promotions)

5. Vocationist Fathers – Holy Spirit Parish, Nnewi
i. Fr. Bennet Onyeulo, SVD (Parish Priest)
ii. Fr. Magnus Ebere, SDV (Parish Vicar)
iii. Callistus Ekemezie, SVD (Parish Vicar)

6. Saviour Fathers and Brothers – Madonna University, Okija
Fr. Jude Nwokolo, SFB

XIII. IN MEMORIAM

Fr. Gabriel Anosike + 8th November 2003
Fr. Kizito Ojukwu + 4th May 2006
Rev. Anthony Nnabuife (Deacon) + 23rd June 2006
Rev. Fr. Festus Emenike +14th April 2009
Rev. Fr. Stanley Nonso Anaedo +14th September 2009




DIRECTIVES

Please note:

This personnel placement comes into effect on 5th October 2009. Changes and adjustments are still possible before the day. Movement to the new places of ministry/residence will begin on 5th October 2009 and end on 12th October 2009. Please be careful, diligent and conscientious with your handover and accounts. Copies of the Handover notes with properly detailed inventory, duly signed by both the outgoing parish priest and the incoming one, will be submitted to the Episcopal Vicar of the Region, Vicar General, Chancellor and to the Bishop’s Office.





+ Hilary Paul Odili Okeke Very Rev. Fr. Donatus Ike
Bishop of Nnewi Chancellor