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20/07/2025

St John's Parish, Neni, Honours Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor, Senator Uche Ekwunife, late Enukaeme, 57 others for meritorious service to God

Neni in Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State, was on Sunday, July 20, 2025, agog with celebration as St John's Catholic Parish, Neni, honoured 60 individuals, who had served the church in different capacities.

The essence of the honour, which came as part of activities to mark the 35th Dedication Anniversary of the St John's church building, was to appreciate the 60 award recipients, for their various contributions to the spiritual and material growth and development of the the Parish.

The award recipients, who cut across all walks of life, included the Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor, who received on behalf of all the former priests of the Parish; a former Senator who represented Anambra Central in the National Assembly, Dr Uche Ekwunife; a former Traditional Prime Minister of Neni community, the late Chief Anthony Enukaeme, who received the award posthumously, among others.

The epoch-making event began with a concelebrated Holy Mass presided over by the Bishop, who during his homily, enjoined the congregation to focus on accepting the gospel of Jesus Christ wholly, and serve Him cheerfully.

Ezeokafor was during the event blessed a foundation of the Parish's multipurpose hall, and commissioned a toilet facility built for the Parish by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The Chancellor of Awka Diocese, Rev Fr Charles Ndubuisi; the Episcopal Vicar General of the Diocese, Rev Fr Peter Akenyi; the Dean of Neni Deanery, Rev Fr Henry Ezeobi, among others, graced the event.

19/07/2025

The Catholic Diocese of Awka was blessed today, 19th July, 2025 with 11 priests with Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor, the Catholic Bishop of Awka as the ordaining prelate. Below are the names and towns of the new priests of Awka diocese:

1. Rev. Fr. Henry Uchenna Okpalaorakwe-St. Patrick's Parish Adazi-Enu
2. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Tochukwu Okeke-Sacred Heart Parish Adazi-Ani
3. Rev. Fr. Simon Chidiebere Ebeogu-St. John's Parish Enugwu Agidi
4. Rev. Fr. Charles Chukwuemerie Udekwe-St. Theresa's Parish Agulu
5. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Onyekachukwu Okeke- All Saints Parish Adazi-Ani
6. Rev. Fr. Ambrose Chinedu Ezeagwalu-St. Theresa's Parish Agulu
7. Rev. Fr. Cyprian Kenechukwu Nwabueze-St.Mary's Maryland Parish Ifitedunu
8.Rev. Fr. Paschal Tochukwu Obelenwa-St. Peter's Parish Nri
9. Rev. Fr. Paschal Chukwunonso Iredibia-St. Kevin's Parish Ogbaku
10.Rev.Fr. Christian Chinwike Okoye-Madonna Assumpta Parish Agulu
11.Rev.Fr. Paul Ifechukwu Arjih-St. James' Parish Okpo, Enugu Ezike

We congratulate and pray for our new priests.

19/07/2025

YouTube link to the Full Video of the 2025 Awka Diocesan Priestly Ordination

https://www.youtube.com/live/Zfsw-0Gmo40?si=LEGA4yESbZgj0mt8

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF AWKA PRIESTLY ORDINATION 2025 Patrick's Cathedral Awka.

19/07/2025

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF AWKA PRIESTLY ORDINATION 2025
Patrick's Cathedral Awka.

18/07/2025

Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor Commissions Newly Renovated Regina Caeli Specialist Hospital GOPD, Maternity Wards

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor this afternoon commissioned the newly renovated Regina Caeli Specialist Hospital's General Out Patients Department (GOPD) and Maternity Wards.

Speaking shortly before the commissioning, Bishop Ezeokafor stressed the importance of provision of adequate healthcare facilities, stating that the Church is doing everything humanly possible to ensure that a conducive environment is provided for patients, pregnant women and those who have given birth to babies.

The health-conscious Bishop, while commissioning the edifice, eulogized the Management and staff of the hospital led by Reverend Father Innocent Affusim, saying that what they have done was in line with Church's resolve to improve the health sector.

The influential Prelate was accompanied to the event by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Charles Ndubuisi, immediate past Chancellor of the Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Francis Chidume, the Director of Fides Media Limited, Rev. Fr. Robert Anagboso, Bishop's Assistant Secretary and deputy of Fides, Rev. Fr. Constantine Echichechi Okoli, the Immediate Past Director of Fides Media Limited, Rev. Fr. Dr. Martin Chuks Anusi, Rev. Fr. Peter Uzoezie, among others.

17/07/2025

The Catholic Diocese of Awka cordially invites you to her 2025 Priestly Ordination

Date: 19th July 2025
Venu: St. Patrick’s Cathedral Awka
Time: 9.30am

The Catholic Priesthood is God’s gift to the Church and humanity!

16/07/2025

FIDES FAMILY & SOCIETY : SOCIAL MEDIA: ITS REALITIES AND HOW TO UNPACK SOME MYTHS with EGBOCHUE CHIOMA EUPHEMI

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16/07/2025

Happy 3rd priestly anniversary to our deputyDirector Rev. Fr. Constantine Okoli. May this special day bring joy, blessings, and renewed dedication to your sacred vocation. May your ministry continue to inspire and uplift others.

With love from all of us at Fides Family

14/07/2025

FIDES MONTHLY MASS

13/07/2025

Live a Life of Love for Others, to Make Heaven - Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor Urges Awka Catholic Faithful

The parishioners and the friends of St Peter's Catholic Parish, Nkwelle Awka, gathered to receive the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor, who was on Pastoral visit to the Parish.

The event, which took place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, attracted religious men and top government officials, among whom were the Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev Fr Charles Ndubisi; and the Executive Chairman, Awka South Local Government Area of the state, Hon. Prince Chinedu Okafor.

In his homily during a Holy Mass for the epoch-making event, the Catholic Bishop admonished the St Peter's parishioners to emulate Jesus Christ, whom he said, was a king but for love, chose death to save sinful mankind from total condemnation.

'Through this, Christ shows us the greatest sacrifice, which is love, for the world,' the Bishop told the St Peter's parishioners, urging them to live a life of love for others without discrimination.

The Prelate, who hinted that love for an enemy might be hard, however, encouraged the parishioners to strive to love everyone they came in contact with, at least, for the sake of making heaven.

Chief Shepherd of Awka Diocese thanked them for their services in the church and the relationship between them and their priests: the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Donatus Esiegbue and the assisting priests: Frs. Robert Angelo Obiakor and Patrick Umezi.

He expressed satisfaction with the level of physical and spiritual developments in the church which he said, manifests in the number, 183 candidates, confirmed during the event.

Details of the event in which the Parish honoured some individuals in recognition of their distinguished services to God and humanity, will be published in the next edition of Fides Newspaper.

13/07/2025

Photo Highlight:
The Family and Human Life Unit of the Catholic Diocese of Awka organized a 2-day seminar (11-12 July 2025) for Marriage Instructors with the theme: "Marriage: Loving Partnership of a man and a woman for Life".