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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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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Fathers Deserve so much love. And today being Father’s Day, RADOPIN SUPER MARKET AWKA decided to take it a notch further.Every Man who walked into Radopin Supermarket today wearing their CMO uniform was gifted a bottle of wine for free from the management of Radopin.This is a very commendable gesture.A step in the right direction!!!We love to see it.Photo and News Credit : Prince Neche ... See MoreSee Less

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Dangote Donates 10,000 Bags of 10kg Rice to Anambra residentsBy Alexander Johnson AdejohThe Aliko Dangote Foundation last Friday, May 3, 2024, flagged off the distribution of 10,000 bags of 10kg rice to the vulnerable in Anambra State.The President of Dangote Group and Chairman of the foundation, Aliko Dangote, noted that the gesture was part of the over one million 10kg bags of rice that would be distributed to one million vulnerable people in the 774 local government areas of the country.Speaking at the flag-off in Awka, Anambra State, Rev. Fr. Levi Ukor, Director, Justice and Peace Development Caritas, JDPC, said the distribution of the 10,000 bags of 10kg rice was another demonstration of the Alhaji Alico Dangote's commitment to upholding the values of compassion and solidarity that are at the core of humanity.Fr Ukor who thanked the foundation for such gesture noted that the JDPC in Awka Diocese was carefully selected by the Alico Foundation to aid the distribution of the rice across the 181 communities in Anambra State. In his remarks, he applauded the many initiatives of Dangote to ameliorate the sufferings of Nigerians while praising him for showing compassion to the needy in society "especially at a time like this"The JDPC Director said the gesture of distribution of 10,000 bags of 10kg rice showed that the leadership of the foundation prioritised the welfare of the people beyond the pursuit of profit and accumulation of wealth.'Aliko is a Nigerian who has chosen to be different. He has many choices, but he chose to the right one, which is caring for the vulnerable, ' the clergyman said.Details in Fides Newspaper... ... See MoreSee Less

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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.

John 3:16

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