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
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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 Parishes
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Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor Commissions 26 Lockup Shops for Advancement of Lives in Adazi-Ani![]()
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The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Dr Paulinus Ezeokafor, has commissioned 26 lockup shops of one-storey building at Adazi-Ani in Anaocha Local Government Area, LGA, Anambra State, constructed by St Peter's Parish, Adazi-Ani, for advancement of people's lives in the area.![]()
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The Catholic Bishop, who was on a pastoral visit to the Parish, also blessed a gigantic victory Cross of Jesus Christ erected behind its church building for the spiritual need of the worshippers in the area.![]()
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Earlier in a homily during a Holy Mass concluding the episcopal visit, which took place on Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025, Bishop Ezeokafor admonished the Adazi-Ani people to preach the victorious resurrection of Jesus Christ through their lifestyles.![]()
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Ezeokafor, who reiterated that Christ had brought what he called objective redemption to mankind, enjoined the people to strive to work out their personal salvation through their services to God and humanity here on earth, for an eternal life in heaven.![]()
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The Chief Shepherd of Awka Diocese, who was during the epoch-making event, administered Sacrament of Confirmation to 174 candidates, expressed satisfaction with both spiritual and infrastructural developments of the Parish.![]()
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He thanked the Parish Priest, Rev Fr Lawrence Onwuaso; his Vicar, Rev Fr Paul Akabogu; and the entire parishioners, for their various services and contributions.![]()
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The Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev Fr Charles Ndubuisi; the Dean of Neni Deanery, Rev Fr Henry Ezeobi; the Executive Chairman, Anaocha LGA, Hon Romanus Ibekwe; the Member representing Anaocha State Constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Nkechi Ogbuefi; among many other Catholic priests, religious; who's who in Adazi-Ani community, graced the event.![]()
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Details will soon be published in the nFides NewspaperFides Newspaper
Work Out Your Salvation for Eternal Life - Bishop Ezeokafor Charges Nawfia People As Ave Maria Parish Inaugurated![]()
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History was on Monday, 21st April, 2025, made at Nawfia community in Njikoka Local Government Area, LGA, Anambra State, as the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor inaugurated Ave Maria Parish carved out from St Anthony's Parish, Nawfia, in 2018.![]()
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The Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev Fr Charles Ndubuisi; Bishop Ezeokafor's Secretary, Rev Fr Evaristus Ifeanacho; a former House Member represented Anaocha, Njikoka and Dunukofia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Dozie Nwankwo represented by Chief Emmanuel Atuegbu; the Executive Chairman of Njikoka LGA, Hon Barr Chinedu Ononiba; the Traditional Ruler of Nawfia, Igwe Dr Ogochukwu Daniel Obelle with his cabinet members; Nawfia indigenous priests and religious; the noble Knights and the Ladies of the Ave Maria Parish, among others, were present during the inauguration in which Bishop Ezeokafor also commissioned the Parish Pastoral Council.![]()
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The inauguration was a double-edged ceremony as the Bishop also used the opportunity to pay a maiden pastoral visit to the new Parish.![]()
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Speaking while delivering a homily, Bishop Ezeokafor expressed satisfaction with the infrastructural development in the Parish and thanked an illustrious son of the community, Chief Sir Victor Nwankwo, who singlehandedly spearheaded the development, for using his wealth to serve God and humanity at Nawfia community.![]()
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According to the Bishop, wealth and all good things man has come from God. 'Man ought to use these to serve God and humanity; and that's what Sir Victor Nwankwo is doing,' Ezeokafor said, and urged other affluent individuals in Nawfia to emulate Sir Nwankwo.![]()
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Reflecting on Easter season, the Prelate noted that the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ which he described as the hope of Christendom, had brought what he called objective redemption to mankind.![]()
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He, therefore, charged Nawfia people to strive to work out their personal salvation in order to have share in the resurrection of Christ through living evidence-based Christlike life.![]()
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The Chief Shepherd of Awka Diocese, who was during the Holy Mass administered Sacrament of Confirmation to 147 candidates, thanked the Parish Priest, Rev Fr Emmanuel Ezenwata, and other priests that had served the Parish, for their services.![]()
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Watch out for the details of the historic evenFides Newspaperdition of Fides Newspaper.
www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-04/pope-francis-dies-on-easter-monday-aged-88.htmlPope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.
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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