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18/10/2025

CWO Triennial Convention: Bishop Ezeokafor Tasks Members on Responsible Parenting for Useful Children

The atmosphere in Awka the Anambra State capital was filled with joy and celebrations on Saturday, October 18, 2025, as the entire members of the Catholic Women's Organization, CWO, Diocese of Awka, converged at St Patrick's Cathedral, Awka, for the grand finale of the CWO's 2025 Triennial Convention.

Some highlights of the event included, three hundred million Naira fundraising for the CWO's projects, empowerment of 117 indigent members of the organization with a bag of rice each, cash empowerment of 14 widows and other indigent members, to support their small businesses, presentations of award of honour to the past executives of the organization for their services, and a number of other individuals for their outstanding support to the organization.

The event, which began on Friday October 17 with a lecture and a quiz competition on the Church teachings, attracted a number of religious men and women, who included the Vicar General of the Diocese, Rev Fr Peter Akaenyi; government officials, who included the Wife of the Governor of the State, Dr Nonye Soludo represented by the State Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon Beverly Ikpeazu-Nkemdiche; the Senator representing Anambra Central in the National Assembly, Sir Victor Umeh; the Labour Party and All Progressives Congress' candidates for the November 8 governorship election in the State, Dr George Moughalu and Hon Nicholas Ukachukwu respectively, among others.

In a homily during a Holy Mass heralding the event, the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor, admonished the CWO members to prioritize the training of their children above every other engagements, with a view to personally teaching them how to pray, the does and donts of the Church and society, among others, to enable them to grow into useful adults.

Queen competition, various cultural dances by deaneries, performances demostrating farming practices by the women, among others, added glamour to the event, which was a carnival of sorts.

18/10/2025

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GRAND FINALE OF 2025 AWKA DIOCESAN TRIENNIAL CONVENTION

PART 1

AWKA DIOCESAN CWO TRIENNIAL CONVENTION at ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL, AWKA10 YEARS ANNIVERSARY OF ST. PATRICK'S COLLEGE, AWKA

18/10/2025

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Awka Diocesan CWO Convention and 10 years Anniversary of St. Patrick’s College Awka

AWKA DIOCESAN CWO TRIENNIAL CONVENTION at ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL, AWKA10 YEARS ANNIVERSARY OF ST. PATRICK'S COLLEGE, AWKA

17/10/2025

Photo Highlight:
The burial/funeral of late Mrs Julianna Ogoamaka Benezenwa, the mother of the Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Awka, Rev. Fr. Hilary Benezenwa which took place today, 10th October, 2025 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Ezinifite attracted the presence of people of all walks of life.

14/10/2025

FIDES MEDIA DIRECTOR ENGAGES ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT ON PARTNERSHIP

Alexander Johnson Adejoh &
Jessica Akabueze

The Director of Fides Media, Reverend Father Mark Obiorah Ikeh, earlier today led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Information, Anambra State. The visit aimed to explore areas of collaboration between Fides Media and the state government.

During the visit, the clergyman and his team, comprising Alexander Johnson Adejoh, Production Manager of Fides Media; Rilwan Amos, Head of Fides Studio; and Jessica Akabueze, a serving corps member, met with Honorable Obinna Nwankwo, Senior Special Adviser to Governor Charles on Media and Publicity, and Honorable Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Sir Law Mefor. The discussions centered on strengthening ties between Fides Media and the Anambra State Government, with a focus on promoting good governance and moral values.

Commissioner Mefor emphasized the crucial role of the Church in shaping moral values and promoting good governance. He noted that the Church's teachings have a profound impact on the people, and that Fides Media, as a social communications arm of the Catholic Diocese of Awka, has a vital role to play in this regard. "The Church is the best place to learn morals," he stressed, highlighting the importance of collaboration between the government and the Church.

In response, Fr. Ikeh expressed Fides Media's readiness to partner with the Anambra State Government in promoting moral values and good governance. He assured the Commissioner and the SSA that Fides Media would work closely with the government to achieve shared goals, leveraging its platforms, including Fides Newspaper and Fides Studio, to amplify the government's initiatives and programs.

The visit was deemed fruitful by both parties, with discussions geared towards deepening partnership and promoting the common good. As Fides Media continues to play a significant role in Anambra State's media landscape, this engagement marks a significant step towards strengthening ties between the Church and the government, ultimately benefiting the people of Anambra State.

14/10/2025

Fides Director, Fr Ikeh visits Information Commissioner & SSA Media and Publicity to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Seeks further Collaboration

13/10/2025

The Catholic Diocese of Awka has organized a Security Summit for all the priests in the Diocese at Archbishop A. K. Obiefuna Retreat, Pastoral and Conference Centre, Okpuno, on 13th October 2025.

The highlight of the summit was the series of lectures delivered by distinguished presenters, including CSP Charles Enekwe; Zonal Communication Officer, Zone 13 Ukpo, Mrs. Chinwoke Ibe, Medical Department, Federal Road Safety Corps, Awka and Rev. Fr. Cajetan Obiekezie

The lectures focused on Security Consciousness, Compliance with Traffic Laws in Nigeria, and the need to live as better citizens in the society.

13/10/2025

🌍INVITATION TO WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 2025 ✝️

In a heartfelt message, Pope Leo XIV invites all Catholics and Catholic parishes to renew their missionary spirit as we prepare to celebrate World Mission Sunday on October 19, 2025.

Drawing from his own experience as a missionary in Peru, the Pope reminds us that every baptized person is called to be a missionary — to bring Christ’s love, mercy, and hope to the ends of the earth. 🌏💫

Watch the Holy Father’s invitation below and be inspired to take part in this global celebration of faith and mission. 🙏

Video Credit: Vatican News

12/10/2025

Photo Highlights:
St. Theresa's Parish Nibo Marks 35 years of Creation As Bishop Ezeokafor Pays Pastoral Visit 6 years after Last One, Administers Sacrament of Confirmation On 497 Deserving Candidates, Blesses Landscaped, Beautified Father's Rectory, 12th October 2025.

12/10/2025

📜 : A Continuing Conversation

Days after the release of the Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te, the document has continued to generate sustained interest among scholars—clerics and lay persons alike.

In response to this growing attention, we bring you a concise summary of the Exhortation in 12 insightful picture slides.

Take a moment to browse through and deepen your understanding of this inspiring papal message of love and continuity. To access the full document, check out our website via the link
https://fidesmedia.org/apostolic-exhortation-dilexi-te-of-the-holy-father-leo-xiv-on-love-for-the-poor/

Vatican News

11/10/2025

Bishop Ezeokafor Reiterates Support for Anambra Burial Law As Awka Diocesan Pastoral Council Meets
.. Honours Best Performed Parishes in 2025 Cathedraticum

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor, has appealed to the 131 parishes, chaplaincies, and Mass centres of the Diocese, to obey the Anambra State Burial Law, for the overall good of less-privileged individuals in society.

The Catholic Bishop, who made the appeal while addressing the chairmen and the vice-chairmen of the parishes, chaplaincies, Mass centres, including the diocesan leaders of the statutory organizations of the Diocese, during the Diocesan Second Pastoral Council Meeting, 2025, reiterated his support for the burial law.

Bishop Ezeokafor, during the meeting, honoured the best performed parishes in the 2025 Cathedraticum with awards of appreciation, for their effort during the Cathedraticum.

St Mary's Parish, Awka, St Paul's, Abba, and St Theresa's, Enugwu-Ukwu, took first, the second and the third positions in the diocesan simple positioning.

Topped the agenda of the all-important meeting, which took place at St Patrick's Cathedral, Awka, on Saturday October 11, 2025 were presentation of a reviewed grading of the 131 parishes, chaplaincies and mass centres of the Diocese; Peter University, Achina-Onne; neopaganism, among others.

Details of the event will be published in the next edition of Fides newspapers.

10/10/2025

Photo Highlight:

The official Launch of the Book, "Audacity To Transform" by Dr. Anselm Onuorah which chronicles the four years of Mr. Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo's governance took place at International Conference Centre, Awka, 10th October, 2025.