Welcome To Awka Catholic Diocese
Get ready to discover more about the St. Patrick Cathedral. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Awka (Latin: Avkaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Awka, Anambra State in the Ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria. It was established in November 10, 1977.
OUR PURPOSE
Why do we come together as this Catholic Diocese of Awka?
To have a Profound living experience of the Kingdom of God, love, justice, truth and peace and share it with everyone and beyond the Diocese.
Our Vision
“Awka Catholic Diocese is actively visible in the Community, shares its spirituality through fellowship, and is committed to serving God.”
Words to Live By
Matthew 24:14 - And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
Mission?
We pledge to strive constantly to build an ever-stronger Catholic parish family where: The Word of God is proclaimed, studied and integrated into daily living.
to worship and bear witness in the community, to love and serve as Jesus commanded, and to preserve and share our rich Black heritage.
Core Values?
To always speak the truth, respect the opinions and roles of all parishioners, and value each person, always maintaining Christian charity in all of our actions.
We will seek to increase the understanding of our Catholic faith and expand our spiritual growth by participating in and supporting charitable and spiritual activities, in addition to attending Mass
Pope Francis I
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The Bishop Awka Diocese
Most Rev. Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor was born at Ifite Nanka in Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State, to late Mr & Mrs Raymond Enukebe und Veronica Nwasinwa Ezeokafor on the 13th of September 1952.
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No of Priests
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No of Parishes
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No of Deanery
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Peter University Achina/Onneh Holds Maiden Matriculation Ceremony ![]()
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For the communities of Achina/Oneh and the Catholic Dioceses of Awka and Ekwulobia, it was a dream come true as Peter University held her maiden Matriculation Ceremony on Friday, 19 April 2024 at the University's Auditorium attended by the academia, priests, religious and other dignitaries.![]()
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The ceremony, which indoctrinated the students, served as the formal opening of the institution for her pioneer students into the 2023/2024 academic journey of her undergraduate students.![]()
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The matriculation ceremony which began with a holy Mass, was presided by the co-proprietor, His Eminence, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke. ![]()
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While delivering his homily, His Eminence, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, thanked those who toiled hard in making the dream of the University come true. In a special way, he thanked the benefactors of the institution, adding that the bishops of Awka, Ekwulobia and Nnewi Dioceses were happy to see the vision of the University come alive. ![]()
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In his address to the students, the bishop also called on the newly admitted students to be co-creators and Inventors, adding that the the institution had all it to took to put them in the global space of learning, particularly as they had invested so much in Information Technology, which according to him, had opened the world's knowledge. ![]()
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His Eminence also charged the students to not just dream but also work smart and hard. He stressed that it was only through working smart that dreams could be achieved.![]()
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The Vice Chancellor of the University, Very Rev. Fr Prof Emmanuel Umezinwa, in his matriculation address, also corroborated the words of His Eminence by charging the students to see the University's environment as a place where their dreams could be achieved. ![]()
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The event which was attended by the Governor of Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Soludo; former Governor, Peter Obi; VCs of many universities; the academia, traditional rulers and professionals from different walks of life, had breaking of the kola nut, oath taking, declaration of loyalty amongst others, as the major highlights.
Maiden Matriculation of Students of Peter University, Achina/Onneh![]()
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Part II: Matriculation Ceremony
Maiden Matriculation of Students of Peter University, Achina/Onneh![]()
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Part I: Eucharistic Celebration
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
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