So gentle, so intelligent, so humane, so versatile, and so humble! The best Auxiliary Seat of Wisdom Seminary ever had; a once cerebral Rector of St. John Cross Seminary, Nsukka; a part-time Lecturer at Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu; the current Diocesan Secretary and Chancellor of Nsukka Diocese. A priest who always has the right words for every moment, who solves …
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The Catholic Diocese of Nsukka announces with profound sorrow the death of Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Abonyi, who died peacefully on August 26, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Hospital, Enugu. The principal diocesan secretary, Rev. Fr. Cajetan Iyidiobi, broke the news of Fr. Ferdinand’s demise this morning, August 27, 2025. He was 22 years a priest, and have dedicated his life to …
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In a world where titles fade and applause dies down, some voices linger—echoing with wisdom, grace, and deep conviction. After over two decades of tireless service, pioneering leadership, and unwavering faith, Bishop Francis Ogbonnaya Okobo stands before us one last time—not as the first Bishop of Nsukka, nor as its Apostolic Administrator, but as a grateful servant laying down his …
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A Communiqué issued at the end of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) held at the Diocesan Retreat and Youth Development Centre, Nto Ekpu Ikot, Nko, Obot Akara L.G.A., Ikot Ekpene Diocese, Akwa Ibom State, 11-19 September 2025. Besides, there is a proliferation of fertility clinics in Nigeria today as a result of high …
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In the rich history of St. Mary’s Parish, Enugu-Ezike, during the 1980s, the late Rev. Fr. Dr. Donatus Agbo, then Parish Priest, sought to provide more effective pastoral care to a vast and populous parish. To achieve this, he introduced a zonal system, dividing the parish into Anyanwu Ututu Zone, Anyanwu Anyasi Zone, Ikpamodo Zone and the Central Station Zone. …
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