I. Diocesan Bishop: Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke
II. Diocesan Curia: General Duties
1. Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia: Very Fr. Patrick Ezeobata
2. Episcopal Vicars for the Regions
i. Nnewi Region: Very Rev. Fr. Paul Onwughalu
ii. Ihiala Region: Very Rev. Fr. Hilary Muotoe
iii. Ozubulu Region: Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Unaegbu
iv. Amichi Region: Very Rev. Fr. Felix Nwagbo
3. Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy: Very Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah
4. Episcopal Vicar for the Religious: Very Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Edokwe, C.S.Sp
5. Chancellor and Diocesan Secretary: Very Rev. Fr. Donatus Ike
6. Associate Chancellor and Coordinator, Outreach Programmes: Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Ukatu
7. Secretary to the Bishop : Fr. Celestine Okonkwor
8. Confidential Secretary: Sr. Linda Nwabueze, MC
9. Financial Administrator: Fr. Ugochukwu Onuorah
10. Accounts Officer: Sr. Julie Agbakoba, MC
11. Judicial Vicar and Director of Legal Servoces: Fr. Titus Nnabugwu
12. Promoter of Justice and Auditor, Diocesan Tribunal Office, Nnewi: Rev. Fr. Donald Chukwudolue
13. Interdiocesan Tribunal Defender of the Bond: Rev. Fr. George Ezukwo and John Ohaegbu.
14. Director of Health Services: Fr. Simon Adigwe
15. Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Complex, Ihiala: Fr. Peter Uzochukwu
16. Director, Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Committee: Fr. Damian Obi
17. Director, Human Development: Rev. Fr. Ephraim Chukwuma
18. Director, Pontifical Mission Societies: Sr. Loretto Okoli, DDL
19. Coordinator, PMS/YOMM: Sr. Theresa Anosikwa,DDL
20. Coordinator, Holy Childhood Association: Sr. Petronilla Ibeziako, DDL
21. Director, Social Communications and Editor-in-chief of THE CHRISTIAN OUTLOOK: Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor
22. Deputy Director, Social Communications and Administrative Editor, THE CHRISTIAN OUTLOOK: Fr. Gabriel Emeasoba
23. Director, Evangelization and Catechetics: Msgr. Hypolite Adigwe
24. Director of Vocations: Rev. Fr. Cletus Chukwuemeka
25. Director, Educational Services: Fr. Peter Ezeani
26. Supervisors, Religious Education (Secondary): Fr. Emeka Ibekwe (Primary): Sr. Endalene Mozie, IHM
27. Director, Lands and Building Matters: Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah
28. Deputy Director, Lands and Building Matters: Fr. Jude Chukwuneke
29. Director of Liturgy and Master of Ceremonies: Fr. Emmanuel Anagwo
30. Director, Liturgical Music: Very Fr. Patrick Ezeobata
31. Deputy Director, Liturgical Music: Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Ojimba
32. Director, Marian Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Gusiorah
33. Director, Marriage and the Family: Fr. George Ezukwo
34. Coordinator, Marriage and the Family: Rev. Sr. Benedict Egbulem, DDL
35. Coordinator of Ecumenism: Fr. Peter Uzochukwu
36. Coordinator of Inter-Religious Dialogue and Inculturation: Fr. John Ohaegbu
37. Coordinator, Security Services: Fr. Christopher Nwobi
38. Power to Absolve from Censures: The Vicar General, the Episcopal
Vicars of the Regions, the Cathedral Administrator (Msgr. Gabriel
Onuorah), Fr. Matthew Udegbunam and Fr. Timothy Akubueze CSSp.
39. Book Censors: Msgr. Hypolite Adigwe, Fr. Victor Ifeanyi, Fr. Patrick
Ezeobata, Fr. Michael Onyekachukwu, Fr. Alphonsus Okonkwo, Fr.
Hyginus Aghaulor, Fr. George Ezukwo, Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, Fr.
George Oranekwu, Fr. Jude Umeh, Fr. Peter Uzochukwu, Fr. Patrick
Unaegbu and Fr. Celestine Okonkwor.
40. Legal Advisers: Barrister Kennedy Odimegwu and Fr. Maurice Izunwa

BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. Cultural Matters: Rev. Fr. John Ohaegbu (Chairman), Fr. Celestine Okonkwo, Fr. Alphonsus Okonkwor, Basil Anunobi, Felix
Ibegbunam, Paul Onwughalu, Peter Uzonna Ezeani and Philip Nnadi.
2. Peace and Reconciliation Council: Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah, Frs. Paul Onwughalu, Peter Ezeani, Raphael Ezeogu and Peter Muojekwu.
3. Opus Securitatis Committee: Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke, Fr. Raphael Ebedeagu (Chairman), Fr. Anthony Edoka (Secretary), Fr.
Patrick Anichebe Ezeobata, Fr. Ugochukwu Onuorah, Fr. Augustine Ndukaji, Fr. Christopher Ezeimo, Fr. Felix Ibegbunam, and Fr.
Paschal Uzor
4. Vocation Committee: Frs. Patrick Unaegbu (Chairman), Fr. Cletus Chukwuemeka, Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah, Fr. George Oranekwu, Fr.
Ferdinand Odigbo and Fr. Emmanuel-Garet Ifeakor (Secretary)

III. CHAPLAINCIES
1. Chaplain, Laity Council: Fr. Hilary Muotoe
2. Chaplain, Catholic Men Organisation: Fr. Celestine Okonkwor
3. Chaplain, Catholic Women Organisation: Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor
4. Chaplain, Catholic Boys Organisation: Fr. Vincent Nnabude
5. Chaplain, Catholic Girls Organisation: Fr. Anthony Obele
6. Coordinating Chaplain, Catholic Youth Organisation: Fr. Peter Muojekwu
7. Associate Chaplains, Catholic Youth Organisation: Chaplains of Youth Organisations (CBO, CGO, MOD, YCS, CY Corpers)-
8. Regional Chaplains: Amichi Region, Fr. Linus Akuakor; Ihiala Region: Fr. Gregory Ibeh Nnewi Region: Fr. Joseph Onyeka,
Ozubulu Region: Fr. Romanus Muoma
9. Chaplain, Holy Childhood Association: Fr. Stanislaus Ojimba
10. Chaplain, Young Catholic Students: Fr. Emeka Ibekwe
11. Assistant Chaplain, Young Catholic Students: Fr. Callistus Onuma
12. Chaplain, Catholic Youth Corpers: Fr. Peter Ezeani
13. Chaplain, Catholic Charismatic Renewal: Fr. Jude Umeh
Uruagu Deanery Chaplain: Fr. Jude Chukwuneke
Otolo Deanery Chaplain: Fr. Emeka Ibekwe
Amichi Deanery: Fr. Remigius Ezeoke
Osumenyi Deanery: Fr. Cyril Orazulume
Ukpor Deanery: Fr. Alfred Ume
Ozubulu Deanery: Fr. Ephraim Chukwuma
Oraifite Deanery: Fr. Aloysius Nzuko
Orsumoghu Deanery: Fr. Raphael Madukwe
Ihiala Deanery: Fr. Gerald Nwenyi
Okija Deanery: Fr. Jude Udemezue
14. Chaplain, Bible Society: Fr. Peter Onwuka
15. Chaplain, Catholic Biblical Instructors Union: Fr. Raphael Ezeogu
16. Chaplain, Catholic Nurses’ Guild: Fr. Simon Adigwe
17. Chaplain, Apostleship of Prayer: Fr. Innocent Ejinkonye
18. Chaplain, Block Rosary Crusade: Fr. Innocent Ofiaeli
19. Chaplain, Legion of Mary: Fr. Felix-Mary Ndubisi
20. Chaplain, St. Anthony’s Guild: Fr. Anthony Edoka
21. Chaplain, St. Jude’s Society: Fr. Jude Ikeokwu
22. Chaplain, Blue Army: Fr. Aloysius Nzuko
23. Chaplain, Purgatorian Society: Fr. Alfred Edokobi
24. Chaplain, Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary: Rev. Fr. Anthony Ibe
25. Chaplain, Altar Servers Association: Fr. Gregory Ibeh
26. Chaplain, Catholic Choirs Association: Very Fr. Patrick Ezeobata
27. Assistant Chaplain, Catholic Choirs Association: Fr. Stanislaus Ojimba
28. Chaplain, St. Stephen’s Society: Fr. Luke Ibeh
29. Chaplain, Mary League: Fr. Cyril Orazulume
30. Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Nnewi Sub-council): Fr. Paul Onwughalu
31. Associate Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Nnewi Subcouncil): Fr. Basil Anunobi
32. Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Ihiala Sub-council): Fr. Simon Adigwe
33. Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Okija Sub Council ): Fr. Felix Mary Ndubisi
34. Chaplain, Knight of St. Mulumba (Ebonesie Sub-Council): Fr. Felix Umegboro
35. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (District): Fr. Maurice Izunwa
36. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Nnewi Commandery): Fr. Michael Onyekachukwu
37. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Ihiala Commandery): Rev. Fr. Gabriel Ezewudo, CSSp
38. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Okija Commandery): Fr. Christian Eze
39. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Ozubulu Commandery): Fr. Epraim Chukwuma
40. Chaplain, MOD: Frs. Christopher Nwobi and Anselm Olua
41. Chaplain, Association of Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart: Fr. Vitalis Nnadozie
42. Chaplain, Divine Mercy Apostolate: Fr. Cajetan Obodozie
43. Chaplain, Madonna Mercy Family: Fr. Christian Eze
44. Chaplain, Maria Consolata Society: Fr. Raphael Madukwe
45. Chaplain, St. Vincent de Paul’s Society: Fr. Vincent Nnabude
46. Chaplain, Tansi Solidarity: Fr. Ignatius Uzondu
47. Founder and Chaplain, Public Association of Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth: Frs. Denis Ononuju, C.S.Sp
48. Chaplain, Public Association of the Missionary Sisters of Divine Mercy: Fr. Emmanuel Anagwo
49. Chaplain, Immaculate Heart Sisters Regionalate, Nnewi: Rev. Fr. Celestine Okonkwo
50. Chaplain, St. Theresa’s Society: Fr. Anthony Obiamalu
51. Chaplain, Confraternity of the Miraculous Infant Jesus: Fr. Basil Umunnah
52. Chaplain, Apostleship of the Precious Blood: Fr. Joseph Onyeka
53. Chaplain, Couples for Christ: Fr. Stanislaus Ojimba
54. Chaplains, Catholic Teachers Association: Frs. Peter Ezeani and Emeka Ibekwe
55. Chaplain, Social Apostolate: Fr. Richard Mary Umeike
56. Chaplains, Secular Institute of Missionaries of the Gospel: Rev. Fr. Felix Ibegbunam, Ferdinand Odigbo, and Rev. Fr.
Ugochukwu Onuorah.
57. Chaplain, Catholic Workers Volunteer Force: Fr. Jude Chukwuneke

IV. DEANS
1. Uruagu Deanery – Rev. Fr. Augustine Ndukaji
2. Otolo Deanery – Rev. Fr. George Ezukwo
3. Amichi Deanery – Rev. Fr. Peter Muojekwu
4. Osumenyi Deanery – Rev. Fr. Jude Ikeokwu
5. Ukpor Deanery – Rev. Fr. Donald Chukwudolue
6. Ozubulu Deanery – Rev. Fr. Christopher Ezimo
7. Oraifite Deanery – Rev. Fr. Timothy Njoku, CM
8. Ihiala Deanery – Rev. Fr. Raphael Ebedeagu
9. Okija Deanery – Rev. Fr. Felix-Mary Ndubisi
10. Orsumoghu Deanery – Rev. Fr. Felix Umegboro

VII. SEMINARIES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

1. St. Paul’s Seminary, Ukpor
i. Fr. George Oranekwu (Rector)
ii. Fr. Cletus Chukwuemeka (Vice Rector)
iii. Fr. Emmanuel-Garet Ifeakor
iv. Fr. Malachy Obumkaneme (Spiritual Director)
v. Fr. Stanley Orazulike (Spiritual Director)
vi. Fr. Samuel Odajiri

2. St. Gabriel’s Spiritual Year Seminary, Ozubulu
i. Fr. Ferdinand Odigbo Rector
ii. Fr. Benedict Okolo Vice Rector
iii. Fr. Charles Udegbunam Bursar
iv. Fr. Fr. Cyprian Chukwudebelu – Spiritual Director

3. State Education Commission, Nnewi Zone
Supervisor (Special Duties): Fr. Emeka Ibekwe

4. Education Office
Secondary Schools: Fr. Peter Ezeani (Education Secretary)
Primary Schools: (Religious Education): Sr. Endaline Mozie, IHM

5. Catholic Secondary Schools Owned by Parishes
Principal, Msgr. Joseph Nwibegbunam Sec. School, Otolo-Nnewi:
Rev. Fr. Cletus Ngadiukwu
Principal, St. Anthony’s Secondary School, Osumenyi:
Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Ojimba
Principal, St. Paul’s Secondary School, Utuh
Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Izuegbu
Principal, Sacred Heart College, Oraifite
Rev. Fr. Aloysius Nzuko
Supervising Principal, Mater Dei Secondary School, Oraifite
Rev. Fr. Gabriel Okpala, CM

6. St. Paul’s School of Theological Studies: Director: Rev. Fr. Jude Umeh

7. St. Gabriel’s Pastoral/Retreat Centre, Ozubulu: Director: Fr. Vitalis Anaehobi

8. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Fr. Maurice Izunwa (Lecturer)

VIII. PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE (IN NIGERIA)

1. Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha
Fr. Victor Ifeanyi (Rector)
2. Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu
Fr. Aloysius Obiwulu
3. Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Awka
Rev. Fr. Augustine Obiagbasogu
Rev. Fr. Bernadine Muoka (Spiritual Director)
6. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
i. Fr. Michael Ifeagwazi (Professor)
ii. Fr. Hilary Achunike (Lecturer)
iii. Fr. Richard-Mary Umeike (Student)
7. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
i. Fr. Christopher I. Ejizu (Professor)
ii. Fr. Augustine Onyiloha (Student)
8. Anambra State University, Uli (Student)
Fr. Michael Ngobili
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9. University of Benin, Benin City (Student)
Fr. Christopher Esotu
10. University of Ibadan (Student)
Fr. Stanislaus Nnakenyi
11. Catholic Institute of West Africa, Port Harcourt
i. Fr. Godfrey Okoli
ii. Fr. Ernest Simple Okoli (For Licentiate)
iii. Fr. John Bosco Oforjua
iv. Fr. Paulinus Adinnu
v. Fr. Cyprian Ohagwa
vi. Fr. Andrew Ejeajuonye
vii. Fr. Eugene Ike
viii. Fr. Patrick Orazulike
12. University of Lagos (Student)
Fr. Evaristus Mbanusi

IX. PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE (OUTSIDE NIGERIA)

1. Italy – Rome (Studies)
i. Fr. Anthony Ibegbunam
ii. Fr. Jude Ezike
iii. Fr. Anthony Akaeze
iv. Fr. Frederick Mbiere
v. Fr. Richmond Ibenezi
vi. Fr. Martin Onwudiwe
vii. Fr. Lawrence Ezike

2. Italy- Sassari (Temporary Assignment)
Fr. Anselm Olisaeke (Archdiocese of Sassari)

3. United States of America
a. Under Various Titles
i. Fr. Anastasius Akpunonu
ii. Fr. Azuka Iwuchukwu .C.
iii. Fr. Livinus Uba
iv. Fr. Pius Ilechukwu
vi. Fr. John Ejike
vii. Fr. Norbert Ezeh
viii. Fr. Edwin Nwabugwu
ix. Fr. Celestine Afugwobi
x. Fr. Peter Nwanekezie

b. Students
i. Fr. Clement Okoye
ii. Fr. Theophilus Ebulueme
iii. Fr. Stephen Okeke
iv. Fr. Benjamin Uzuegbunam
v. Fr. Hyacinth Ikemelu
vi. Fr. Benedict Ezeoke
vii. Fr. Damian Umeokeke
viii. Fr. Christian Ohazulume
ix. Fr. Joachim Adione
xi. Fr. Benjamin Nwanonenyi
xiii. Fr. Ambrose Udoji
xi . Fr. Titus Ibe
xii. Fr. Bartholomew Ifeanyi Okonkwo

4. Germany
i. Fr. Alexander Uzor (Muenchen)
ii. Fr. Ignatius Obinwa

5. England
i. Fr. Geo-Ben Ezeani (Student)
ii. Fr. Livinus Ikwueke(Student)
iii. Fr. Cyriacus Okafor (Student)

6. Belgium (Students – University of Louvain)
Fr. Francis Oforka

7. Austria:
a. Vienna
i. Fr. Ikenna Okafor (Student)
ii. Fr. Francis Nwosu (Student)
b. Austria-Linz
Fr. Moses Chukwujekwu (Temporary Assigment)

8. Canada – Ottawa
Fr. Benedict Enemuo (Student)
Fr. Callistus Ibe (Student)

9. Switzerland: Lugano
Fr. Nathaniel Onwuekwe

10. Australia
Fr. Anthony Ananwa (Student)

X. PRIESTS ON MISSION

1. Canada:
a. Archdiocese of Regina: Fr. Clement Nwankwo
b. Diocese of Whitehorse: Fr. Ernest Emeodi
2. Scotland: Archdiocese of Glasgow: Fr. Linus Iloegesi
3. Sierra Leone: Diocese of Makeni
i. Fr. Godwin Orji
ii. Fr. John Nzewu
4. Chad – Archdiocese of Ndjamena
i. Fr. Henry Chukwujekwu
ii. Fr. Benedict Anigbogu
5. Cameroon – Diocese of Mamfe
i. Fr. Joachim Umeigwilo
ii. Fr. Edwin Okonkwo

XI. PRIESTS ON SPECIAL APPOINTMENT (IN VIEW OF FURTHER STUDIES/OTHER ASSIGNMENTS)

a. Fr. Fidelis Obiorah
b. Fr. Hyginus Epunam (Spiritual Formation Course)
d. Fr. Ignatius Uzondu (Spiritual Formation Course)

XII. PRIESTS OF OTHER DIOCESES

1. Archdiocese of Onitsha:
Fr. Cornelius Ezeiloaku
Fr. Henry Ezeifedi
2. Diocese of Nsukka
Fr. Bernard Ngwoke (Madonna University, Okija)
3. Diocese of Okigwe
Fr. Reginald Nnamdi (Madonna University, Okija)
4. Diocese of Ponce, Puerto Rico –
Fr. Alphonsus Gusiorah
5. Diocese of Awka
Fr. Donatus Ike
6. Diocese of Makurdi
Fr. David Hangeior

XIII. PRIEST-MEMBERS OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTES AND SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

1. Congregation of the Holy Spirit
a. Holy Ghost Juniorate, Ihiala
i. Fr. Christopher Chukwu, C.S.Sp (Rector)
ii. Fr. Isaiah Agorchukwu C.S.Sp (Bursar)
iii. Fr. Samuel Ekweukporo, CSSp (Spiritual Director)
b. St. Martin’s Parish, Ihiala
i. Fr. Gabriel Ezewudo, C.S.Sp (Parish Priest)
ii. Fr. Titus Chilaka, C.S.Sp (Parish Vicar)
iii. Fr. Augustine Odilo, CSSp (Parish Vicar)
iv. Fr. Anthony Ikeji, CSSp (Parish Vicar)
v. Fr. Hyginus Ezebuilo, CSSp (Parish Vicar)
vi. Fr. Timothy Akubueze, CSSp (Chaplain, OLL Hospital, Ihiala)
c. Spiritan Farm, Okija
i. Fr. Maurice Ozor,,C.S.Sp (Director)
ii. Fr. Edwin Ogbuchi, C.S.Sp
d. St. Benedict’s Parish, Okija
Fr. Polycarp Mmaduabuchi, CSSp
e. Okija (With the Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth in
formation)
Fr. Denis Ononuju, C.S.Sp
(Fr. Clement Attah, Public Association of Via Christi)
f.. Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chaplaincy, Ihiala
Fr. Timothy Akubueze, CSSp (Chaplain)
g. St. Luke’s Parish, Ekwulumili
Parish Priest: Fr. Herbert Opara, CSSp
Parish Vicar: Fr. Primus Ileme, CSSp
h. St. Christopher’s Parish, Ihiala
Parish Priest: Fr. Hyacinth Edokwe, CSSp
Parish Vicar: Fr. Gabriel Ekpenyong , CSSp
2. Vincentian Fathers, Oraifite
a. St. George’s Parish, Oraifite
i. Fr. Timothy Njoku, CM (Parish Priest).
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ii. Fr. Gabriel Okpala, CM, Superior of the Community, Supervising
Principal, Mater Dei Secondary School and De Paul Boys College,
Oraifite.
b. Vincentian Postulate, Oraifite
i. Fr. Jacob Ugwuoke, CM, Director of Postulancy
ii. Fr. Callistus Ajaero, CM, Manager of School for Deaf
and Dumb
iii. Fr. John Adikwu, CM. Principal , De Paul College, Oraifite
3. Claretians, Ichi- St. Patrick’s Parish, Ichi
i. Fr. Victor Ekwomadu, CMF (Parish priest)
ii. Fr., Fr. Emmanuel Nwobeleagu, CMF
iii. Fr. John Ezenwankwo, CMF
iv. Fr. Gabriel Okoye CMF (In Residence)
4. Missionary Society of St. Paul of Nigeria –St. Charles Parish, Nnewi
i. Parish Priest: Fr. Godwin Nnadozie, MSP
ii. Parish Vicar: Fr. Polycarp Ojinwa, MSP
iii. In Residence: Fr. Festus Ejiofor, MSP (Promotions)
5. Vocationist Fathers – Holy Spirit Parish, Nnewi
i. Fr. Bennet Onyeulo, SDV (Parish Priest)
ii. Fr. Magnus Ebere, SDV (Parish Vicar)
iii. Fr. Jude A. Anyanwu, SDV (Parish Vicar)
6. Saviour Fathers and Brothers – Madonna University, Okija
Fr. Jude Nwokolo, SFB
7. Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy – Mother Paul Offiah Memorial Boys’
High School, Azia
i. Rev. Fr. Nicholas Okorie, SMMM (Principal)
ii. Rev. Fr. Augustine Obago, SMMM (Bursar)

DIRECTIVES
This personnel placement, published on Wednesday, 21st day of September 2011, comes into effect on 1st October 2011. Changes and adjustments are still
possible before the day. Movement to the new places of ministry/residence will begin on that day and end on 8th October 2011. Please be careful,
diligent and conscientious with your handover and accounts. Copies of the Handover notes with properly detailed inventory, duly signed by both the
outgoing parish priest and the incoming one, will be submitted to the Episcopal Vicar of the Region, Vicar General, Chancellor and to the Bishop’s Office.

+Hilary Paul Odili Okeke Bishop of Nnewi

Very Rev. Fr. Donatus Ike Chancellor