The only emotion I feel as I type these lines is gratitude to God, the author and finisher of my destiny. It’s been twenty-two years since I walked down the aisle with my dear husband. Twenty-two long years, gone by already. It’s actually supposed to be twenty-three years because our traditional wedding took place in 1992, but because my dear ...

The season we have all been expecting is very much around. It is Christmas. Many people are coming home and many activities will be taking place. Such activities include wine carrying, weddings, chieftaincy title ceremonies, feasts and all manner of merriment. But amid these activities are the thoughts that I want to share; thoughts which cut across our national life, ...

The recent outrageous and rather reckless statements credited to the controversial Republican Party front runner in the forthcoming Republican primaries in the U.S and billionaire businessman Donald Trump had once again taken the entire world by storm. Donald Trump the “Trumpeter”, who is well known for his highly undiplomatic and tactless utterances throughout his campaign trail for the highly exalted ...

At long last the frenetic activities associated with the Yuletide are coming to an end. As you read this piece, many of those who stormed the state from their various places abroad are gradually going back to their bases, leaving me and you here to continue as we have always done, alongside those who may never go back because of ...

Official Blessing/Opening of the Cathedral New Frs’ Rectory holds on Tuesday, 2 February 2016 @ 5 pm. Priests & Religious working in Awka I, Awka II & Amawbia Deaneries are invited (Chancellor)

The Bishop and his Auxiliary will be away for the CBCN meeting The Bishop and his Auxiliary will be away for the CBCN meeting in Abuja from 13-18 February 2016. All matters that need their attention are to be referred to the Vicar General or the Chancellor.

Be informed that the Diocese of Awka has mapped out pilgrimage Centres for the Year of Mercy, namely: Awka: St Patrick’s Cathedral Neni: St John’s Isuofia: St. Patrick’s Umunze: St Joseph’s Okpuno: Retreat Centre You are encouraged to participate inorder to obtain Plenary Indulgence (Chancellor)

Vigil: 24th January 2016 @ her compound by 5 pm in Umuchu (Umunze Road). Burial: 25th January 2016 @ St. Patrick’s Umuchu by 10am.

Mass begins by 10 am. Priests and Religious of Awka I & II and Amawbia Deaneries are advised to attend. All are invited as well.

The late Mrs Maria Onwuasoanya was the mother of the late Rev. Fr Thomas Onwuasoanya.

Funeral: Late Madam Juliana Ebebe Vigil: 3 March 2016 by 5 pm @ her compound in Obe Village, Agulu Burial: 4 March 2016 by 10 am @ Madonna Catholic Church, Agulu

Late Mrs Christiana Anetoh was the mother of Rev Fr Bonaventure Anetoh

The late Mrs Benedeth Obianozie was the mother of Sr Francisca Obianozie and sister-in-law of Fr C. Obianozie.

Monday is Diocesan Bishops’ Free Day. Phone calls and requests for audience are highly discouraged. May this be respected.

Monday is Diocesan Bishops’ Free Day. Phone calls and requests for audience are highly discouraged. May this be respected.

The Holy Father’s universal prayer intention for February is: Universal Intention: “That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments”. His intention for evangelisation: “That those Christians who, on account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks ...