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07/09/2025

Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor Hands Saint Mary's Parish Church Building Awgbu to God, Blesses Newly Constructed Pavilion, Grotto, Tower, 12 Apostles Statues

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor earlier today dedicated and handed over to God Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Awgbu, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The dedication of the magnificent and intimidating structure preceded the concelebrated Eucharistic Celebration.

Carrying out the solemn exercise, Bishop Ezeokafor exhorted parishioners to keep the Church which he described as God's dwelling place to God Almighty, admonishing them to desist from using the Church building for anything else other than prayers and worship, stating that nothing else would be entertained in it immediately after the exercise. He explained that before a single scratch in the name of renovation is done in the Church building, the Diocese must approve of it.

Dedication of the Church building to God , blessing of the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, Pavilion, Tower, and twelve Apostles Statues formed the highpoints of the event

Appreciating the Bishop the Parish Priest of St. Mary's Parish, Awgbu, Reverend Fr Jonas Unegbu paid a glowing tribute to the chief shepherd of Awka Diocese, his predecessors, public-spirited individuals, among others

Details in the next edition of Fides Newspaper

06/09/2025

Bishop Ezeokafor Lays Foundation Stone for Ultramodern Befitting Church with Underground Hall at St Jude Thaddeus, Awka
.. Confirms 130 young Catholics

It was a solemn moment of joy and celebration, for the entire parishioners of St Jude Thaddeus' Catholic Church, Awka, including their friends and well-wishers, as they gathered on Saturday, September 6, 2025, to receive the Bishop of Awka Diocese, Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor who was on Pastoral visit to the parish.

The epoch-making event began on Friday September 5 with interactions between the Bishop and the parishioners on the progress of work, challenges facing the Church, among others, and concluded on Saturday September 6 with Holy Mass as well as a grand reception in honour of the Prelate.

While delivering a homily in the Mass, Bishop Ezeokafor admonished the St Jude Thaddeus' parishioners to be strong in faith, and uphold the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Church without compromise to make heaven at the end.

During the event, Ezeokafor, who administered Sacrament of Confirmation to 130 young Catholics of St Jude Thaddeus, laid a foundation stone for an ultramodern befitting Church with an underground parish hall, and blessed a statue of St Jude Thaddeus in the Church.

Present in the event chaired by Paulchuks Umenduka, were a number of priests who included the Bishop's Secretary, Rev Fr Evaristus Ifeanacho; as well as political leaders, including the Deputy Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Pius Chukwuma Okoye, the National Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance, Barr Sly Ezeokenwa, among others.

The details will be published in Fides newspapers.

06/09/2025

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By Fr Pat Amobi Chukwuma

04/09/2025

Photo Highlights:
The Month’s Mind Mass for Msgr. Jerome Ndubuisi Madueke (the pioneer Director of Fides Media) was held, 4th September 2025 at St. Mary’s Parish, Ora-Eri with Association of Diocesan Priests of Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia - CADEK; Ora-Eri Vocational Association; Fides Media; Amesi Catholic Community; Umunze Catholic Community; St. Thomas Aquinas Parish GRA, Awka; and St. Theresa’s Parish, Ichida , in attendance.

02/09/2025

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The burial/funeral of the pioneer director of Fides Media, Very Rev Msgr. Jerome Ndubuisi Madueke took place today, 2nd September 2025 at St. Joseph's Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia - CADEK .

02/09/2025

Kindly follow the burial/ funeral mass of the pioneer Director of Fides Media, Very Rev Msgr. Jerome Ndubuisi Madueke

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01/09/2025

Photo highlights
The vigil mass of the pioneer director of Fides Media, Very Rev. Msgr. Jerome Madueke was held Monday 1st September 2025 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Amesi with the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia - CADEK, Peter Cardinal Okpaleke; that of Awka Diocese, Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor, numerous priests and religious, and lay faithful in attendance.

01/09/2025

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The 2nd Plenary Fathers' Meeting of Awka Diocese which featured the placement of priests for another pastoral year 2025/2026 was held on Monday 1st September 2025 at Archbishop A. K. Retreat, Pastoral, and Conference, Okpuno.

01/09/2025

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31/08/2025

In Anambra, Catholic Church Honours 110 Centenarians, Nonagenarians, Octogenarians, for Commitment to Faith

History has been made at Aguluzigbo in Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State, as Queen of All Hearts' Catholic Church, Aguluzigbo, honoured 110 senior citizens in its fold who had attained the golden ages of 80 to 105.

According to the Church's Parish Priest, Rev Fr Ephraim Igwilo, the celebration which took place on Sunday August 31,2025 was to thank God, for not only the gift of longevity for the elders, but also their unwavering commitment to Catholic faith.

The historic event, described by many of the parishioners as the first of its kind in the area, began on Thursday August 28 with football match by the priests of Awka and Ekwulobia Dioceses versus Aguluzigbo youths in which the priests won with two scores.

Special prayers for the elders as well as special thanksgiving by their various families during a Holy Mass heralding the event, special luncheon, presentation of gifts and certificates to the elders, dance performance by the elders, among others, formed the major highlights of the epoch-making event graced by creme de la creme of Aguluzigbo, including the Traditional Ruler of the community, Igwe Rufus Iloduba.

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

30/08/2025

Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor Visits Blessed Iwene Tansi Parish, Ebenebe

The Catholic Bishop of Awka, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor visited Blessed Iwene Tansi Parish Ebenebe, Saturday 30th August, 2025 for a Pastoral Visit, Confirmation and blessing of the Father’s Rectory.

Speaking to the congregation, the Bishop described the Church as the greatest family of God’s people and called on her members to love the Church. "Those who love the Church bears the interest of the Church at heart and see to her growth", the Bishop explained. He reiterated that everybody have to be involved in building the Church, physically and spiritually.

More still, the Bishop charged parents to train their children and allow them to participate in all activities of the church. According to him, when children are not properly guided in their formative years, they grow to become nuisance to society.

The Parish priest, Fr. Christian Okafor appreciated the Bishop for gracing the occasion with his presence. He also thanked all those who prepared and saw to the success of the event.

30/08/2025

The Catholic Bishop of Awka, Most Rev Paulinus C Ezeokafor, administered the sacrament of Confirmation on 157 young faithful even as he blessed a Chapel at the Fathers' House at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Chaplaincy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, today 30 August, 2025.

During his homily, Bishop Ezeokafor advised the youth especially the newly confirmed faithful, to live a balanced life while embracing discipline and putting God first as the true ambassadors of Christ which they are.

He further encouraged the youth to do all within their reach to be useful to themselves, their parents, and sponsors; the Church and the society at large.