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.

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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

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5 SERVANTS OF GOD IN NIGERIAIn response to a question asked by a commentator on my Facebook post yesterday, I now confirm that there are five ‘Servants of God’ on the path to sainthood in the Catholic Church in Nigeria. Servant of God is the first of four stages before one is declared a Saint. The ‘Servants of God’ are:1. Fr. Abraham Anselm Ojefua: founder of the Order of Knights of St Mulumba, died in 1988, aged 78. 2. Bishop Michael Eneja: third Bishop of Enugu Diocese from 1978 to 1996, died in 2008, aged 89.3. Archbishop Gabriel Gonsum Ganaka: second Bishop and first Archbishop of Jos from 1974 until his death in 1999, aged 62.4. Vivian Uchechi Ogu: 14-year old Catholic girl who resisted being sexually defiled by armed robbers and was killed (in Benin City archdiocese) in 2009.5. Fr. Aaron Ejikemeuwa Ekwu: priest of Awka Diocese, ordained in 1965 in Vienna Austria, served in Austria and Nigeria and died in a fatal car accident in 1989, aged 53.© Rev. Fr. Omokugbo Ojeifo ... See MoreSee Less
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