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Archdiocese of Owerri
Catholic Archbishop Condemns “explosion of crime” Linked to Escalating Drug Abuse among Youths in Nigeria
The President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has condemned the growing rate of involvement of young people in crimes promoted by the “excessive” consumption of “hard drugs” in Nigeria.
Amid Multiple Crimes, Let’s Assimilate Easter’s “enduring message of peace”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
Even with the reality of “violent crimes” in Nigeria, Christians in the West African nation need to live in peace, which is the “enduring message” of Easter, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has said.
High Levels of Brain Drain in Nigeria “worrisome”: Catholic Bishops in Owerri Province
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria's Ecclesiastical Province of Owerri have decried what they describe as high levels of brain drain in the West African nation describing it as a “worrisome” trend that denies the nation the much-needed human resource for development.
Nigeria Bishops Call for Prudent Division of Land amid Rapid Urbanization
Bishops of Nigeria’s Owerri Ecclesiastical Province have called for wisdom in the way land is sold and shared in the country, expressing concern that urbanization and the quest for development are increasing pressure on land inheritance in the West African country.
“We felt the Holy Spirit was at work”: Nigerian Archbishop on Synod in Rome
Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) who participated in the October 4-29 XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome has said delegates “felt the Holy Spirit was at work.”
Nigeria Can Still Rise from the Present Pains and Liabilities: Catholic Bishops
All is not lost for Nigeria which just came from the 2023 general election that was marred with irregularities and violence, Catholic Bishops in the West African country have said in their message to encourage the people of God in the country not to give up in the face of challenges.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Alarmed by Rise in Paganism among Youth
Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Owerri Ecclesiastical Province are concerned about the increasing rate of neo-paganism among the young people who are resorting to ritual ways of acquiring money.
Catholic Priest in Nigeria Freed on Pentecost Sunday after Three Days in Captivity
Fr. Matthias Opara, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was abducted on May 26 while returning from a funeral has been set free.
“That he may be released unharmed”: Prayer Appeal for Priest Abducted in Owerri, Nigeria
Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri is appealing for prayers for the release of Fr. Matthias Opara, who was abducted on Friday, May 26 while returning from a Funeral Mass.
In Easter Message, Nigerian Archbishop Cautions against Despondency after “botched” Polls
The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has cautioned Nigerians against sinking into “despondency and depression” as a result of the “2023 botched general elections”.
Archbishop Urges Nigeria’s Electoral Commission to “live above board, redeem reputation”
The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to seize the opportunity of the Gubernatorial polls to redeem its “damaged reputation.”
Appoint Qualified Judges to Strengthen Judiciary, Archbishop in Nigerian to Executive
The Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese in Nigeria is calling upon the country’s executive arm of government to consider appointing qualified judges in view of strengthening the country’s judiciary.
Nigeria “is in trouble, no one appears to be safe”: Catholic Bishops of Owerri Province
The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Owerri Ecclesiastical Province in the territory of Imo State are concerned with persistent insecurity in their Episcopal Sees, and have said that with violent entities “on the rampage”, the West African nation “is in trouble” and that “no one appears to be safe”.
“Enough is enough!”: Catholic Archbishop on Killing of 14 Youth in Nigerian State
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri in Nigeria has appealed for an end to massacres in the West African nation, especially in Imo State following the July 17 killing of 14 young people who are said to have been coming from a marriage ceremony when they met their killers.
Let’s Collaborate to Address “scourge of insecurity”: Nigerian Archbishop at Installation
The newly installed Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese in Nigeria has called upon the government of the West African nation to work together with the Church to cushion the people of God in the country “from the prevailing scourge of violence and insecurity”.
Challenges to Peace in West Africa “demand” Coming Together, Solidarity: Archbishop-elect
The challenges to peace in the countries of West Africa require that stakeholders come together “in solidarity as a human family to address them,” the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Archbishop-elect Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji has said.
Seminarian’s Last Words on Good Friday Will Live on in Nigeria: Catholic Priest at Burial
Many will remember Ambrose Sule, the Nigerian Seminarian who died on Good Friday, as a dedicated, “silently brilliant” and well-articulated young man.
Nigerian Seminarian Who Died During Passion of Christ Drama “was a good guy”: Schoolmate
The Nigerian Catholic Seminarian who tripped and fell while performing in the Passion of Christ drama on Good Friday and was later confirmed dead “was a good guy”, his schoolmate has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Fire Engulfs Nigerian Catholic Cathedral, Archbishop Says Damage Extent “being assessed”
The leadership of Nigeria’s Owerri Archdiocese is assessing the damages caused when a fire reportedly engulfed Maria Assumpta Cathedral on the night of Sunday, March 20.
Newly Appointed Archbishop in Nigeria Elected President of Catholic Bishops' Conference
Four days after being appointed Archbishop for Nigeria's Owerri Archdiocese, Bishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji who has been at the helm of Umuahia Diocese has been elected President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN).
