Enough of Hotels, Please! – Catholic Bishop tells Imo millionaires

The plethora of hotels that are literally springing up in every corner of our streets, especially in the main cities of Imo State – Owerri in particular have become disconcerting for many in the State. Worried by the increasing number of unemployed in Imo State, the Catholic Bishop of Orlu Diocese, Most Rev. Augustine Ukwuoma has appealed to Imo millionaires to have mercy on this army of unemployed youths and invest in manufacturing industry instead of hotels. Speaking during the funeral of an industrialist, Sir Godwin Okwara at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Amaifeke Orlu recently, Bishop Ukwuoma observed that hotels have taken grip of major cities in Imo State, while the state is bereft of…

Brother Augustine Ojukwu celebrates Golden Jubilee of Religious profession – As seven others make final vow

It was a joyful day in the Congregation of the Marist Brothers of the Schools, November 9, 2013 as Rev. Bro. Augustine Ojukwu celebrated his golden jubilee anniversary. The event which attracted friends and well-wishers of the celebrant began with a Holy Mass held at Holy Trinity Cathedral Orlu by His Lordship, Most Rev. Augustine Ukwuoma. Delivering a homily during the Mass, the priest in-charge of Religious Affairs in the diocese, Rev. Fr. Josephat Obiajunwa described the day as a very special one in the congregation of the Marist Brothers of the Schools.  He added that the congregation celebrated one of them who have served God and humanity for 50 years as a Rev. Brother….

St. Gabriel’s Parish Akwu-Akokwa dedicated – As parishioners recount blessings

September 28, 2013 will remain evergreen in the lives of the entire parishioners of St. Gabriel’s Parish Akwu-Akokwa, Ideato North LGA, Imo State following the solemn dedication of their parish by the Local Ordinary of Orlu diocese, Most Rev. Augustine Ukwuoma. The occasion began with a Holy Mass presided over by the bishop, assisted by several priests. Delivering a homily, Most Rev. Augustine Ukwuoma reminded Christians of the importance of the gospel in human lives stressing that before Christianity, our people had been in darkness, living a primitive life as well as worshipping idols.  But today, the gospel has dispelled the darkness, bringing light and transforming our people. He described the magnificent church building of…

Claretians get three new priests, five deacons – Bishop harps on discipline, obedience

It was jubilation galore at the Claret House, World Bank Estate, New Owerri as friends, relations and well-wishers besieged the new Claret Chapel to witness the ordination of three priests and five deacons, Saturday, July 6. The Catholic Bishop of Orlu Diocese, Most Rev. Augustine Ukwuoma presided over the ordination ceremonies. In his sermon, Bishop Ukwuoma reminded the candidates that God has a purpose for choosing them to be instrument in His service, stressing that they are no longer the same persons they were before as they are now alter Christus, another Christ. He reminded them that a priest has no private life as his life has become public.  Similarly, some of his rights have…