Catholic Diocese of Nnewi

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nnewi is a diocese located in the city of Nnewi in the Ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.

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Created a Diocese – Nov. 28th 2001
Erected – Feb. 10th 2002
Patroness of the Diocese – Our Lady of the Assumption
Diocesan Bishop – Most Rev. Hilary Odili Okeke
Square Kilometres – 662 (225 Square miles)
Metropolitan: – Archdiocese of Onitsha
Location: South East Nigeria, Anambra State, comprises the following Local Government Areas: Nnewi North and South, Ekwusigo and Ihiala, minus Uli and Amorka.
Constituent Towns: 24 – Nnewi, Ukpor, Amichi, Ogbedi, Unubi, Ekwulumili, Azigbo, Osumenyi, Ezinifite, Utuh, Ebenator, Akwaihedi, Ozubulu, Oraifite, Ichi, Ihembosi, Okija, Azia, Ihiala Mbosi, Orsumoghu, Lilu, Isseke and Ubulu

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DIOCESAN STATISTICS

Year:……………………………………………………………………………………..2001
Total Population:……………………………………………………………………..473,894
Catholics:……………………………………………………………………………….365,584
African Traditional Religion:………………………………………………………..1,899 (0.4%)
Anglican Communion and Pentecostals:………………………………………104,955 (22.14%)
Percent Catholic:……………………………………………………………………..77.14%
Diocesan Priests:……………………………………………………………………..175
Religious Priests:………………………………………………………………………30
Total Priests:……………………………………………………………………………205
Catholics Per Priest:…………………………………………………………………..1783
Male Religious:………………………………………………………………………….39
Female Religious:………………………………………………………………………104
Parishes:………………………………………………………………………………….70
No. of Catholic Sec. Schools:………………………………………………………15
Population:………………………………………………………………………………3,882
No of Catholic Primary Schools:…………………………………………………..32
Population:………………………………………………………………………………8,419
No of Catholic Primary Schools taken over by the government ………..124
No of Secondary Schools taken over by the government ………………..6
No of Junior Seminaries:……………………………………………………………..2
No of College and Universities:……………………………………………………..2
Home/School for Dependent children:…………………………………………..1

POPULATION
S/N
DEANARIES
Total No. of Catholics
% of Cath. per Deanery
Total No. of A.T.R
Total No. of Ang. & Pent.
Grand Total
1.
IHIALA
52407
14.35%
856
8227
61490
2.
OKIJA
30385
8.31%
759
11345
42489
3.
ORSUMOGHU
51356
14.05%
123
7628
59107
4.
URUAGU NNEWI
37149
10.16%
136
17090
54375
5.
OTOLO NNEWI
36870
10.09%
92
15056
520180
6.
ORAIFITE
16334
4.46%
123
8101
24558
7.
OZUBULU
49219
13.46%
392
8307
57918
8.
AMICHI
24402
6.67%
687
15233
40322
9.
OSUMENYI
31167
8.53%
73
8237
39477
10.
UKPOR
36295
9.92%
114
5731
42140
Nnewi Diocese
365,584
100%
1899
104,955
473,894

PERCENTAGE OF RELIGION IN THE OVERALL POPULATIONS – Catholics: 77.14% – African Traditional Religion (A.T.R.): 0.4% – Others eg. Anglican, Pentecostals: 22.14%

FIRST FIVE BIGGEST POPULATED PARISHES IN THE DIOCESE OF NNEWI 1. St. Martin Ihiala – 19, 886 – 1st 2. St. Peter’s Ukpor – 16,623 – 2nd 3. St. Patrick’s Mbosi – 13,279 – 3rd 4. St. Michael’s Eziora – 12,702 – 4th 5. St. Mary’s Okija – 12, 687 – 5th

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STRUCTURAL DIVISIONS OF NNEWI DIOCESE

THE FOUR REGIONS 1. Nnewi Region 3. Ihiala Region 2. Ozubulu Region 4. Amichi Region

10 DEANERIES WITHIN THE REGIONS AND PARISHES UNDER THEM

(1) NNEWI REGION

A. URUAGU-NNEWI DEANERY I i. St. John Cross Parish, Nnewi ii. St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Nnewichi iii. Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral Parish, Nnewi iv. Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Nnewi v. St. Luke’s Chaplaincy, Nnewi vi. St. Louis’ Parish Nnewi vii. St. Charles’ Parish, Nnewi viii. Holy Spirit Parish Nnewi

B. OTOLO – NNEWI DEANERY i. St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Otolo, Nnewi ii. St. Michael’s Parish, Nnewi iii. St. Joseph’s Parish, Nnewi iv. St. Cletus Parish, Nnewi v. St. Martin’s Parish, Nnewi vi. St. John the Apostle & Evangelist Parish, Nnewi vii. St. James Parish, Nnewi viii. St. Monica’s Independent Station, Nnewi

(2) OZUBULU REGION

A. OZUBULU DEANERY i. St. Michael’s Parish, Amakwa-Ozubulu Ii. St. Michael’s Parish, Eziora -Ozubulu iii. St. Joseph’s Parish, Ozubulu iv. St. Kevin’s Parish, Ozubulu v. Anthony’s Parish, Ihembosi vi. Mary De Queen Parish, Ihembosi

B. ORAIFITE DEANERY i. St. George’s Parish, Oraifite ii. St. Mary’s Parish, Oraifite iii. Vincentian Postulate House, Oraifite iv. All Saints Parish Oraifite v. St. Patrick’s Parish, Ichi

C. UKPOR DEANERY i. St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, Ukpor Centre ii. St. Mary’s Parish Umuohama, Ukpor iii. St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Ukpor iv. St. Paul’s Seminary, Ukpor v. Holy Trinity Parish, Ukpor

(3) IHIALA REGION

A. IHIALA DEANERY i. St. Martin of Tours Parish, Ihiala ii. St. Gregory’s Parish, Ihiala iii. St. Paul’s Parish, Ihiala iv. Christ the King Parish, Ihiala v. St. Joseph’s Parish, Ihiala vi. Immaculate Heart Parish, Ihiala vii. Holy Ghost Juniorate, Ihiala viii.Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chaplaincy, Ihiala ix. St. Christopher’s Parish, Ihiala x. Mary the Queen Parish, Ihiala

B. OKIJA DEANERY i. St. Mary’s Parish, Okija ii. St. Anthony’s Parish, Okija iii. Sacred Heart Parish, Okija iv. Madonna University Chaplaincy, Okija v. Holy Ghost Farm, Okija

C. ORSUMOGHU DEANERY i. St. Mary’s Parish, Orsumoghu ii. St. Theresa’s Parish, Orsumoghu iii. St. Andrew’s Parish, Azia iv. St. Mary the Queen’s Parish, Azia v. St. Patrick’s Parish, Mbosi vi. St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Lilu v. St. Joseph’s Parish, Isseke

(4) AMICHI REGION

A. AMICHI DEANERY i. Our Lady Queen of Haven Parish, Amichi ii. St. James Parish, Amichi iii. St. Patrick’s Parish, Unubi iv. St. David’s Parish, Azigbo iv. St. Luke’s Parish, Ekwulumili v. St. David’s Parish, Azigbo

B. OSUMENYI DEANERY i. Holy Spirit Parish, Osumenyi ii. St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Osumenyi iii St. Michael’s Parish, Ezinifite iv. St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Utuh v. St. Matthew’s Parish, Ebenator vi. St. Mary’s Parish, Akwaihedi

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RELIGIOUS MEN AND WOMEN COMMUNITIES AND FRATERNITIES

A. MONASTERIES: Benedictine Monastery (Women), Ozubulu.

B. HOLY GHOST FATHERS AND BROTHERS (C. S. Sp); i. Holy Ghost Juniorate, Ihiala. ii. St. Martin’sParish, Ihiala iii. Spiritan Farm, Okija : iv. St. Michael’s Parish, Ezinifite

C. VINCENTIAN FATHERS: i. St. George’s Parish, Oraifite ii. Vincentian Pastulancy, Oraifite

D. CLARETIAN MISSIONARY FATHERS: St. Patrick’s Parish, Ichi, Ekwusigo L.G.A.

E. MISSIONARIES OF ST. PAUL (MSP) St. Joseph’s Parish, Nnewi

F. VOCATIONIST FATHERS Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Nnewi

G. BROTHERS OF SAINT STEPHEN CONGREGATION: i. B. S. S. Fratanity, St Michael’s Amakwa, Ozubulu ii. B. S. S. Fraternity, St Michael’s Parish Eziora, Ozubulu iii. B. S. S. Fraternity, St, Paul’s Seminary, Ukpor

F. IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CONGREGATION: i. I. H. M. Convent, Amakwa, Ozubulu ii. I. H. M. Convent, Ihiala iii. I.H. M. Convent, Orsumoghu iv. I. H. M. Convent, Nnewi (Regional House)

G. DAUGHTERS OF MARY MOTHER OF MERCY CONGREGATION: i. D. M. M. M. Convent, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Osumenyi ii. D. M. M. M Convent, Mercy Girls’ Secondary School, Otolo Nnewi iii. D. M. M. M. Convent, St. Andrew’s Parish, Azia. vi.D. M.M. M. Convent, St. Mary the Queen’s Parish, Azia

H. DAUGHTERS OF DIVINE LOVE CONGREGATION i. D. D. L Convent, Ukpor ii. D. D. L. Convent, Oraifite iii. D. D. L. Convent, Ozubulu iv. D. D. L. Convent, Nnewi

I. HOLY FAMILY SISTERS OF THE NEEDY: H. F. S. N. Convent, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ichi – 08034069981 St. Michael’s Parish, Umudim – Nnewi

J. SISTERS OF JESUS THE SAVIOUR; Convent, Madonna University, Okija.

K. CLARISSIAN MISSIONARIES OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Convent: St. Peter Claver’s Otolo, Nnewi. Tel: 046-482629

L. ORDER OF VIRGINS i. St. Michael’s Parish, Eziora-Ozubulu – 08034908182

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SOME DIOCESAN STATUTORY BODIES AND ACTIVE APOSTOLATE SOCIETIES

1. Laity Council 2. Catholic Men Organisation (C.M.O.) 3. Catholic Women Organisation (C. W.O.) 4. Catholic Boys Organisation (C. B. O.) 5. Catholic Girls Organisation (C. G. O.) 6. Catholic Youths Organisation of Nigeria (C YON) 7. Holy Childhood Association (HCA) 8. St. Anthony’s Society 9. St. Jude’s Society 10. The Legion of Mary -nnewidiocesancomitium@yahoo.com 11. The Block Rosary Crusade 12. The Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary 13. The Apostleship of Prayer 14. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria 15. St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Society 16. St. Anne’s Society 17. The Blue Army 18. The Bible Society 19. The Church Choir 20. The Mass Servers Association. 21. The Oblates 22. The Purgatorians (Holy Souls) 23. The Lay Readers Association 24. The Nurses Guild 25. The Knights of St. Mulumba 26. The Knights of St. John 27. Man of Order and Discipline Movement of Nigeria (MOD) 28. St. Stephen’s Society 29. Madonna Mercy Family 30. Catholic Choir Association (CCA) 31. Pontifical Missionary Union(PMU) 32. Maria Consalata Society International 33. Biblical Instructors’ Union 34. Catechists’ Association : 35. Catholic Teachers Association 36. Diocesan Priests’ Association 37. Nnewi Catholic Diocesan Community in Aba (NCDCA) 38. Tansi Solidarity

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STATUTORY BODIES FUNCTIONARIES

1. LAITY COUNCIL

President:………………………………..Sir Augustine O. Okafor – 08062534172 Vice President:………………………… Sir Vincent Ejizu – 08034044779 Secretary:………………………………..Sir Felix A. Okafor – 07039628552 Assistants Secretary:………………… Lady Josephine N. Nwangwu – 08035458060 Treasurer:……………………………….. Ichie Paul O. Ibeh – 08063553133 Financial Secretary:………………….. Lady Veronica U. Ilika – 08037571401 P. R. O.:………………………………….Mr. Goddy C. Okafor Provosts:………………………………… Mr. Titus Obiorah ……………………………………………. Mr. Felix Okolo ……………………………………………. Mr. Augustine Ofomah …………. ……………………………….. Mr. P. Anyikwa Auditors:………………………………… Sir Michael Ifediora ……………………………………………. Sir Patrick Udemba ……………………………………………. Chief Emmanuel Okonkwo

2. CATHOLIC MEN ORGANISATION (C. M. O.)

President:……………………………….Hon. Ide Emmanuel Onyima – 08035766046 Vice President:……………………….. Hon. Ide Bertrand N. Ezeani – 08063099383 Secretary:……………………………….Sir Innocent Anaedo(KSJI) – 08035443315 Assistant Secretary:………………….Mr. Vincent Okemadu – 08034060008 Treasurer:……………………………….Ide Peter N. Ifejiofor – 08056649204 Financial Secretary:…………………. Mr. Celestine Chukwu – 08062404952 Publicity Secretary:…………………..Sir G. E. Akajiofor – 08038962716 Provosts:………………………………..(1) Hon. Felix Okolo – 08068425033 (2) Ide Innocent Mkpo – 08068529572 Welfare Officers ………………………(1) Ide Gregory Nwabugwu – 08059917377 (2) Mr. Jude Ezeaba – 08030732444 Auditors:………………………………. (1) Ide Stephen Okonkwo – 08063803967 (2) Bro. Onyeka Alphonsus – 08034051292

3. CATHOLIC WOMEN ORGANISATION (C. W. O.)

President:………………………………. Mrs. Juliana Chukwudebelu – 08034025761 Vice President:……………………….. Mrs. Getrude Ejezie – 08037644481 Secretary:……………………………….Lady Chika Enumah – 08038259417 Assistant Secretary:………………….Mrs. Felicia Esotu – 08037317921 Treasurer:……………………………….Mrs. Christiana E. Nnaji – 08075148052 Financial Secretary:…………………..Mrs. Pauline Igbo – 08034026461 Publicity Secretary:………………….. Mrs. Florence Uba – 08056575067 Provosts:……………………………….. (1) Mrs. Regina Ugochukwu – 08038192830 (2) Mrs. Appolonia Onyebuagu – 08037748042 Auditors:…………………………………(1) Lady Ada Anulumadu – 08037941823 (2) Mrs. Irene Okonkwo – 08064033753

4. CATHOLIC BOYS ORGANISATION (C. B. O.)

President: ……………………………….Mr. Titus Obiora – 08037801710 Vice President:…………………………Mr. Ibuchi Ewuzie Secretary:……………………………….Mr. Longinus Emeka Assistant Secretary:………………….Mr. Prince V. Ilomuanya Treasurer:……………………………….Mr. Jude Okolo Financial Secretary:…………………. Mr. John G. Okoye Provosts:………………………………..(1) Orsumenyi Deanery (2) James Okafor Publicity Secretary:…………………. Ekene Akabueze – 08035082189 Auditors:………………………………. (1) Geophery Onuchukwu (2) Emeka Chukwuma

5. CATHOLIC GIRLS ORGANISATION (C.G.O)

President:……………………………. Miss Ngozi Anadu – 08036743462 Vice President:…………………….. Miss Eucharia Ejezie – 08038745522 Secretary:…………………………… Miss Chinwe Igboagui – 08037477418 Assistant Secretary:……………… Miss Esther Agwuncha – 08039443465 Financial Secretary:………………. Miss Lovelin Akunegbo Treasurer:…………………………….Miss Mandaline Anoliefo – 08027680438 P.R.O.:……………………………….Nnewi Region- Miss Bridget Orizu – 08030782321 …………………………………………Ihiala Region – Miss Juliet Imoh – 08039163241 ………. ……………………………….Ozubulu Region – Miss Evan Okafor – 08062730726 ……………………………………….. Amichi Region – Miss Angela Anyika – 08066438175 Auditors:……………………………. Nnewi Region – Miss Rita Okeke- 8036658554 ……………………………………….. Ihiala Region – Miss Alisi Sabina – 08064571385 Provost 1 :…………………………..Miss Ufoagbala Ann – 08057146331 …………2 :…………………………..Miss Ezetoha Clementina – 08032744185

6. CYON EXECUTIVES 

President:…………………………… Emeka Obiegbusi Vice President 1:………………….. Raymond Ofoegbu Vice President 2:………………….. Ebubechukwu Anaekwe Secretary:…………………………… Pentecost E. Okenu Assistant Secretary:……………… Anthonia Udeogu Financial Secretary:………………. Eugenia Anaene P. R. O.:…………………………….. Mike Dickson

ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

The following Councils and Committees are hereby constituted according to the diocesan norms: 7. Episcopal Council (can. 473, §4) The following are the members of the Episcopal Council: Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke Diocesan Bishop Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Ezeobata Vicar General Very Rev. Fr. Christopher Okoye Episcopal Vicar for Ihiala Very Rev. Fr. Paul Onwughalu Episcopal Vicar for Nnewi Region Very Rev. Fr. Felix Ibegbunam Episcopal Vicar for Ozubulu Region Very Rev. Fr. Felix Nwagbo Episcopal Vicar for Amichi Region Very Rev. Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy Very Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Edokwe Episcopal Vicar for the Religious Very Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Okonkwo Chancellor and Diocesan Secretary (In Attendance)

8. The Council of Priests or the Bishop’s Senate (can. 475,§1) President: The Diocesan Bishop: Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke Ex Officio members The Vicar General The Episcopal Vicars for Nnewi, Ihiala, Ozubulu and Amichi Region The Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy The Episcopal Vicar for the Religious The Chancellor The Financial Administrator The Rector, St. Paul’s Seminary, Ukpor The Chairman, Continuing Education for Priests The Chairman, Priests’ Welfare Committee

Elected Members Rev. Frs. Alfred Edokobi, Raphael Ebedeagu, Gregory Ezeanya, Jude Okwuelu, Donald Chukwudolue, Hyginus Aghaulor, Jude Ikeokwu, Paulinus Adinnu, Luke Ibe, Callistus Ibe, Peter Muojekwu, Innocent Ezike, Peter Ezeani, Anthony Ananwa, Ernest Ebulue, Simon Adigwe, Jude Udemezue, and Augustine Obiagbaosogu. Appointed members Rev. Fr. Matthew Udegbunam Rev. Fr. Felix Elosi, MSP Rev. Fr. Eugene Ike Rev. Fr. Basil Agba, C.S.Sp

The Presbyterium shall elect the Chairman and Secretary of the Council.

9. The College of Consultors (can. 502,§§1 and 2) President: Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke Diocesan Bishop The following are the members of the College of Consultors for the next five years: Very Rev. Fr. Matthew Udegbunam Very Rev. Fr. Michael Onyekachukwu Very Rev. Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Ezeobata Very Rev. Fr. Raphael Ebedeagu Very Rev. Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor Very Rev. Fr. Basil Agba, C.S.Sp Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Ndukaji Very Rev. Fr. Jude Ikeokwu Very Rev. Fr. Peter Ezeani Very Rev. Fr. George Oranekwu Very Rev. Fr. Peter Muojekwu The Chancellor and Diocesan Secretary, Very Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Okonkwo (in attendance)

10. Priests’ Welfare Committee Ex Officio: The Vicar General, Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy and the Diocesan Financial Administrator, Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy and Chairman, Opus Securitatis Committee. Elected members: Frs. Augustine Ndukaji, Hilary Muotoe, Patrick Ezefunamba, Titus Ibeh, Cosmas Ike, Anthony Obele, Daniel Ileka and Bonaventure Ukatu. Chairman: Fr. Augustine Ndukaji and the Secretary: Rev. Fr. Patrick Ezefunamba.

11. Continuing Education Committee Members: Rev. Frs. Michael Onyekachukwu, Ignatius Obinwa, Dominic Anaeto, Aloysius Obiwulu, Maurice Izunwa, Felix-Mary Ndubisi, Raphael Maduekwe and Anselm Ughaerumba. Chairman: Fr. Michael Onyekachukwu Secretary: Fr. Dominic Anaeto

12. Opus Securitatis Committee The Diocesan Bishop (Ex officio) The Vicar General (Ex officio) The Diocesan Financial Administrator (Ex officio) Chairman of the Priests’ Welfare Committee Fr. Raphael Ebedeagu, Fr. Christopher Ezeimo, Fr. Felix Ibegbunam Fr. Godwin Orji and Fr. Martin Onwudiwe. Chairman: Fr. Raphael Ebedeagu; Secretary: Fr. Godwin Orji

13. Ongoing Formation Committee Frs. Anichebe Patrick Ezeobata, Hyacinth Edokwe, C.S.Sp, Ferdinand Odigbo, Ambrose Udoji, Anselm Olua, Felix Umegboro, James Onyalagu and Michael Ngobili.

14. Ex- Officio Members i. The Vicar General ii. The Chancellor iii. The Financial Administrator

15. ONITSHA INTER-DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL PERSONNEL  Judicial Vicar: Very Rev. Fr. Titus Nnabugwu Judges: Very Rev. Fr. Titus Ik. Nnabugwu, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Nwabude, Rev. Fr. Joseph Nwakoby, Rev. Sr. Miriam Perpetua Egbuna IHM, Rev. Fr. JonasBenson Okoye (Awka Liasion Office), Rev. Fr. Anthony Chiegboka (Awka Liasion Office), Rev. Fr. Peter Okpaleke (Awka Liasion Office) Typist: Mrs. Florence U. Ikeme

16. NNEWI DIOCESAN CATECHISTS’ ASSOCIATION, EXECUTIVE MEMBERS National Pres.: Diocesan Pres.: Sec. General: Sir C.A Mbanusi (KSJI) 08062405255 Asst. Sec. : Mr. Edwin Uzo Nwufo – 08038016271 Treasurer: Mr Luke Ukatu Fin-Sec. Mr. Donatus Nwosu P.R.O.: – Mr. Eugene Nwenyi P.R.O.: Mr Edwin Ndeligwo Provost: Mr. Cosmas Anyika – 08030664588

17. Rehabilitation Centre For the Disabled, Old & Tramps (RECDOT) Director: Rosemary Odunukwe – 08033218064 Asst. Director: Rev. Bro. Benedictmary Azebeokhai – 08033121470 Defenders of the Bond: Rev. Fr. Michael Aguna Rev. Fr. Donald Chukwudolue Rev. Fr. Francis Ekejindu(Awka Liasion Office) Notaries: Rev. Fr. Jude Emeka Onyeogubalu, Rev. Fr. Peter Olisa, Rev. Fr. Luke Muoneke(Awka Liasion Office), Rev. Fr. Patrick Onuegbu(Awka Liasion Office)

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FUNCTIONARIES OF THE NNEWI CATHOLIC DIOCESAN COMMUNITIES (N.C.D.C.) IN DIASPORA

ABA, MAY 2002 Chairman – Chief A.E. Udeigbo (08033401243) Secretary – Sir S. Umeaduma (08055645873) Fin. Secretary – Mrs. R. M. Ezike Treasurer – Ogbuefi J. A. Chukwudolue Coordinators – P. P. Ogwueleka & Lady M.D Oruche Patrons – Sir Leo Ike Okoye Sir J. C. Udeagbala Dr. S. C. Okolo

LAGOS, NOV. 2003 Chairman – Chief Bona Igboanugo (KSM) Vice Chairman – Chief Ben Okolo Obiajulu Secretary – Barr. Okwy Ejezie Asst. Secretary – Mrs. Gloria Alupue Chairman Finance – Sir J. B. Anoliefo Treasurer – Sir Fidel Ejimba P.R.O. – Mr. Mccool Nwosu Publicity Secretary – Sir Dan Egwu Jnr Women Coordinators – Mrs. Rose Echendu Mrs. Felicia Iwuchukwu Mrs. Oby Akaeze Patron – Sir Clement Iwuchukwu (KSS)

PORT HARCOURT, MARCH 2004 Chairman – Dr. Steve Ekwelibe (08038698576) Vice Chairman – Lady Amaka Ikwechegh Secretary – Engr. Ekezie Ozuligbo Treasurer – Chief Ray Anajemba Women Leader – Chief Mrs. Ngozi Nwosu Patron – Sir Ernest Elochukwu

ENUGU, 2004 Chairman – Dr. M.O.F. Nnoli (08030999517) Secretary – Nze Humphery Arinze Fin. Secretary – Mrs. Amaka Nwanyia Women Leader – Mrs. Nnenne Onwuzor P.R.O. – Mrs. Mercy Okafor Patron – Barrister Andrew Anyamene (SAN) BRANCHES YEAR OF INAUGURATION

ABUJA, 2004 Chairman – Chief Peter Okolo (08033047634) Vice Chairman – Dr. A. I. Ikenga Metuh (08033006758) Secretary – Sir Anthony Nwadiubu (08033138471) Women Leader – Chief Mrs. Iloduba Patrons – Prof. Charles Ofoegbu Barr. Jude Igwe

ONITSHA, 2005 Chairman – Sir Silver White Okeke – 08036754087 Vice Chairman – Chief Tobechi Ejezie Secretary – Chief C. N. Esotu Treaurer – Chief F. C. Onwughalu Women Leader – Hon. V. V. I. Okoye Women Secretary – Dr. Mrs. H. N. Ozokwere

KANO, 2005 Chairman – Sir Bona Hero Egwu (08036277218) Secretary – Mr. Romanus Onuzulike Treasurer – Sir Gilbert Okonkwo Women Leader – Chief Mrs. Akanam

KADUNA, 2006 Chairman – Arch Luke Umeche (08024338811) Vice Chairman – Sir Michael Mary Nwosu Women Leader – Lady Bridget Mbaso

Rev. Fr. Felix Umegboro National Coordinator/Chaplain:(08037207156)

THE MEMBERS OF NNEWI DIOCESAN LITURGICAL MUSIC COMMISSION

1. Very Rev. Fr. Anichebe P. Ezeobata 08037203027 2. Rev. Sr. Laurette Madu IHM 08037140010 3. Chief T.O.C. Obi 08033057100 4. Mr Ferdinand Odimegwu 08033428064 5. Mrs Pauline Mbanusi 08038822755 6. Mr. R.O.G. Anozie 08036686540 7. Sir Lawrence Chimezie 08037308481 8. Rev. Fr. Michael Onyekachukwu 08033591768 9. Rev. Fr. James Onyalagu 08036764052 10. Rev. Fr. Francis Nwosu 08039531862 11. Mr. Luke Ekeemezie 08038773768 12. Mrs Monica N.Onwuka 08056642930 13. Mr. L.C. Chukwudinka 08068283206

EXECUTIVES FOR KSM NNEWI SUB-COUNCIL 1. Worthy Grand Knight – Bro. Bertrand M. Ezeani 08038370042 2. Worthy Chaplain – Rev. Fr. Paul Onwughalu 08033447584 3. Deputy Grand Knight – Bro. Joseph Ikenga Metu 08034336649 4. Worthy Secretary – Bro. Godwin Aghadinuno 08035501608 5. Worthy Advocate – Bro. Edwin Ume-Ezeoke 6. Worthy Chancellor – Bro. Augustine O. Ofoma 08056528354 7. Worthy Treasurer – Bro. Patrick Oguegbu 08033233934 8. Worthy Financial Secretary – Bro. Aloysius Okpogba 08034036406 9. Worthy Physician – Bro. Emeka Ndigwe 08037140005 10. Worthy Warden- Bro. Moses O. Ezukwo 08033440033 11. Worthy Asst. Warden- Bro Martin O. C. Okanu 08037203015 12. Worthy Asst. Warden- Bro. Alphonsus Onyeka 08034051292 13. Asst. Secretary- Bro. Paul Oguejiofor 08037246064 14. Lecturer- Bro. Paul O. Ibe 08063553133 15. Public Relations Officer- Bro. Paul O. Ibe 08063553133 16. Zonal Leader (Amichi Zone)- Bro. Francis Odinigwe 08039319503 17. Zonal Leader (Nnewi Zone)- Bro. Fabian Obi 08034051614 18. Asst. Fin/Secretary- Bro. Louis Aghaji 08065996126

THE EXECUTIVES OF KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN INTERNATIONAL 1. Very Rev. Fr. J.C. Ejike – Spiritual Adviser 08033471118 2. Noble Capt. P.S. Esotu – Worthy President 08055318065, 08063522166 3. Lt. Cyril N. Amechi – 1st Vice President 08033842828 4. Lt. Linus O. Ilozue – 2nd Vice President 08037149946 5. Lt. Rufus A.C. Onwuatudo – R/C Secretary 08039599209 6. Sir Vin. Okoli – Asst. R/C Secretary 08056653283 7. Bro. Leo Chukwudebelu – Financial Secretary 08035644676 8. Lt. J.U. Enuma – Treasurer 08038259415 9. Capt. P.U. Egenti – Commander 08056509205 10. Lt. J.I.J. Anyasoro 1st Vice Commander 08054728135 11. Capt. P.C. Akunne – 1st Trustee 08035434469 12. Lt. Inno. Okonkwo – 2nd Trustee 08033416646 13. Lt. Barth Anosike – 3rd Trustee 08033913380 14. Capt. P.C. Okeke – 4th Trustee 08055512530 15. Bro. G.E. Akajiofor – 5th Trustee 08038962716

KSJ ST. MICHAEL’S COMMANDERY 547 OZUBULU 1. Capt. Nobert Obi – Worthy President 08034059282 2. Lt. Innocent Anedo – 1st Vice President 08035443315 3. Lt. Moses Obi – 2nd Vice President 08035890629 4. Sir Michael Ifediora – Rec/Corr. Sec. 08038675973

OFFICERS OF LAUX 432, KSJI NNEWI 1. Respected President – Lady Uche Grace N. 08035466333 2. Past Respected President – Lady Mmaduabum B. 08055918451 3. 1st Vice Respected President – Lady Odibendi Beatrice 08055485181 4. 2nd Vice Respected President – Lady Amechi Pauline 08033842828 5. Rec./Cor./Sec. – Lady Ogwueleka Benedette 08054371549 6. Financial Secretary- Lady Ogbuka Obiageli 08037279204 7. Treasurer – Lady Ilozue Christiana 08036736716 8. Chairman of Board of Trustee – Lady Ofordeme Gloria 08037108670

NNEWI CENTRAL CATHOLIC COUNCIL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS ELECTED ON 15/4/05

S/N POST OFFICER ELECTED PHONE NO: 1. Chairman Dr. Jude P. N. Ogwueleka 08037750827 2. Vice Chairman Sir Josiah Enuma I. U. 08038259415 3. Secretary Sir Ekechukwu Matthew E. 08038746509 4. Asst. Secretary Hon. M.O.C. Okanu 08037203015 5. Treasurer Nwafor Christopher A. (KSM) 08032670789 6. Fin. Secretary Sir Aghaji Louis N. C. 08035260233 7. Public Secretary Mr. Orji Innocent Nwolisa 08033886519

PATRONS: Hon. E. S. Iwudoh Immediate past chairman N.C.C.C. 08038211408 Sir F. E. Okeke Immediate past chairman H/Bazaar Comm.

NNEWI CENTRAL CATHOLIC COUNCIL C.W.O. OFFICERS 1. Lady Pauline Obi President General 08034548080, 08052367680 2. Mrs. Chinyere Muomah Vice President 08036739056 3. Mrs. Louisa Chukwuka Secretary 08034287120 4. Mrs. Rose Agbodike Assistant Secretary 08036370126 5. Mrs. Njideka Onwuka Financial Secretary 08056642930 6. Mrs. Cecilia Okafor Treasurer 08030933481 7. Mrs. Ngozi Obidike Provost I 08064003691 8. Mrs. Ncheta Provost II 9. Mrs. Elizabeth Ikunna P.R.O. 08053674522

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