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“Grievous misstep”: Nigerian Diocese Condemns Aberration after Nun Spotted Carrying Monstrance in Eucharistic Procession

Nov 27, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has promised to act following a liturgical aberration that occurred during the national Eucharistic procession on Sunday, November 24, 2024.  .  

Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara freed on 4 June 2023 after two days in captivity in the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi in Nigeria. Credit: Nnewi Diocese

“Joy” as Catholic Priest in Nigerian Diocese Regains Freedom after Two Days in Captivity

Jun 4, 2023

Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was abducted on June 2 while returning from Awka to Nnewi in Nigeria’s Anambra State has been set free.

Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara reportedly abducted on June 2 from the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi in Nigeria. Credit: Nnewi Diocese

Prayer Appeal for “quick release in good health” of Catholic Priest Abducted in Nigeria

Jun 4, 2023

Prayers are being sought for the “quick release in good health” of Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara reportedly abducted on June 2 from the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi in Nigeria.

“Disregard the threat”: Catholic Bishop to Electorate in South East Nigeria ahead of Polls

Feb 23, 2023

The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi in Nigeria has urged the electorate in the South East zone to “come out en masse to vote” during the Saturday, February 25 general elections despite reported threats from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). 

Bishop Jonas Benson Okoye, transferred from Nigeria’s Awka Diocese to the Diocese of Nnewi. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Auxiliary Bishop of Nigeria’s Awka Diocese Transferred to Nnewi Diocese as Local Ordinary

Nov 9, 2021

Bishop Jonas Benson Okoye who has been serving as the Auxiliary Bishop of Nigeria’s Awka Diocese has been transferred to the Diocese of Nnewi following his appointment as the Local Ordinary of the Episcopal See located in the Southeastern part of the country.