DIOCESAN OFFICIALS

THE ORDINARY:                         Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Toochukwu Ukwuoma
                                                             Bishop’s House,
                                                            P. O. Box 430, Orlu, Imo State – Nigeria.
                                                            Tel: (083) 520401. E-mail: bishopatu@orludiocese.org

BISHOP EMERITUS:                      Most Rev. Dr. Gregory Ochiagha
                                                            Custos Ecclesiae Seminary Uzii - Ideato North,
                                                            P.O. 430, Orlu - Nigeria.

VICAR GENERAL:                       Very Rev. Msgr. Emmanuel C.C. Nwosu
                                                          St. Mary’s Parish, Amaifeke - Orlu; E-mail: vicargen@orludiocese.org

JUDICIAL VICAR:                         Very Rev. Fr. Donatus Nnagha
                                                            Christ the King Parish, Okwudor - Njaba L.G.A. 
                                                            P.O. Box 430, Orlu, 080-51916942; 083-306-295
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                                                            E-mail: judiciary@orludiocese.org

EPISCOPAL VICAR                       Very Rev Fr. John Ukwuoma
FOR PRIESTS:                                 St. Paul’s Parish, Amiri,
                                                            Oru East L.G.A. – Imo State.

DIOCESAN SECRETARY (Ag.):       Rev. Fr. John Opara
                                                            Diocesan Catholic Secretariat
                                                            P.O. Box 430 Orlu; E-mail: cathsec@orludiocese.org

Assistant Secretary/MC:                  Rev. Fr. Luke Eziukwu

Financial Administrator:                    Rev. Fr. Vincent de Paul Mba
                                                            All Saints' Parish,Okwuabala
                                                           

Secretary Special Duties:                  Sir Ernest E. Ihionu 

LEGAL ADVISER:                           Barrister J.T.U. Nnodum

DIOCESAN ENGINEER:                Eze/ Engr. R. A. Obioha

 

PASTORAL REGIONS AND THE DEANS:

REGINA PACIS REGION:                 Very Rev. Fr. Joseph B.C. Okorie

ST. GREGORY’ REGION:                 Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Obinabu 

ST. THERESA’S REGION:                 Very Rev. Fr. Dominic Nwuzor 

ST. MICHAEL’S REGION:                Very Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Okonkwo  

 

EPISCOPAL VICARS:

VICAR FOR THE CLERGY:              Very Rev. Msgr. John Ukwuoma

VICAR FOR THE RELIGIOUS:          Very Rev. Fr. Josaphat Obiajunwa

VICAR FOR THE LAITY:                   Very Rev. Fr. Festus Onyebueke

 

ORLU DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL

The Local Ordinary:                                          His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Augustine T. Ukwuoma.

Secretary (Ag.):                                                         Rev. Fr. John Opara

Officers of the Pastoral Council: 
Chairman:                                                         Surveyor Uzoma Duru
Vice Chairman:                                                 Sir Matthew Ohaezukosi
Secretary:                                                         Sir Nestor C. Emeka                                                       
Assistant Secretary:                                           Sir Emmanuel E. Akuakanwa
Financial Secretary:                                           Mr. Ben Alaneme   
Special Member:                                               Mrs. Rita Umunna                                    

Priests on special Assignments:
Vicar General:                                      Very Rev. Msgr. Emmanuel C.C. Nwosu
Judicial Vicar:                                       Rev. Fr. Donatus Nnagha
Vocations Director:                               Rev. Fr. George Chikata,
Religious:                                            Rev. Bro. Michael Oruche (President: ODRA)

Other Members:                                All Chairmen and Secretaries of Parish Councils

Special Members: 
Mr. H.O. Onyenankeya
Dr. C.I.C. Ogbuokiri
Chief F.M. Ahaneku
Sir J.U. Obidiegwu

C.F.O. Chairman:                                 Nnaoma D. C. Muolete 
C.F.O. Secretary:                                 Sir F.O.C. Afamefule 
C.W.O. President:                                Lady Anne Obioha
Secretary:                                             Lady Joyce Ugoagu
Catholic Youths President:                    Mr. Okey Nduka
Secretary:                                             Mr. Eze Dikebuaso
Mary League President:                        Miss Ijeoma Igwe
Secretary:                                             Miss Urslla Ogbuebele
The Catechists’ Chairman:                    Mr. Stephen Ndekweme
Secretary:                                             Mr. Andrew Ofoluka
Laity Council Chairman:                        Mr. P.C. Udeozor
Secretary:                                             Mr. Dominic Okoro
Lay Apostolate Chairman:                     Mr. Barnabas C. Iriele
Secretary:                                             Mr. D.O. Agagwuncha
Catechetical Commission:                     Rev. Fr. Uzochukwu Uzor (Chaplain)
Directress:                                            Rev. Sr. M. Cornelia Nwaturuocha 

 

COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS:
1. Very Rev. Msgr. Emmanuel C.C. Nwosu (Vicar General)
2. Very Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Okonkwo
3. Very Rev. Msgr. Felix Ojimba
4. Very Rev. Fr. Damian Opara
5. Very Rev. Fr. Vincent Mba
6. Rev. Fr. Anthony Osuji
7. Very Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Okechukwu
8. Very Rev. Fr. Donatus Nnagha
9. Very Rev. Fr. George Chikata

PRESBYTERAL COUNCIL:
1. Very Rev. Msgr. Emmanuel Nwosu (Vicar General)
2. Rev. Fr. Donatus Nnagha (Judicial Vicar)
3. Rev. Fr. (Chancellor / Diocesan Secretary)
4. Very Rev. Msgr. Felix Ojimba
5. Very Rev. Msgr. John Ukwuoma
6. Rev. Fr. Simeon Eboh
7. Rev. Fr. Fredrick Nnabuife
8. Rev. Fr. Hilary Mbachu
9. Very Rev. Fr. Vincent Mba
10. Rev. Fr. Joseph B.C. Okorie
11. Very Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Okechukwu
12. Very Rev. Fr. Dominic Nwuzor
13. Rev. Fr. George Chikata
14. Rev. Fr. Isidore Igwegbe
15. Rev. Fr. Anthony Osuji
16. Rev. Fr. Augustine Iwuagwu
17. Rev. Fr. Cyriacus Elleleh
18. Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Ibe

EXECUTIVE OF ORLU DIOCESAN PRIESTS ASSOCIATION:
Chairman - Very Rev. Fr. Athanasiu Ozioma Onyima
Vice Chairman - Very Rev. Fr. Kenneth Nwokolo
Secretary - Rev. Fr. Augustine Odinkalu

MEMBERS OF THE CURIA
1. Very Rev. Msgr. Emmanuel Nwosu
2. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Okonkwo
3. Rev. Fr. Donatus Nnagha
4. Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Ibe
5. Very Rev. Fr. Fredrick Nnabuife
6. Very Rev. Fr. Vincent Mba
7. Rev. Fr. Festus Onyebueke
8. Rev. Fr. Maurice Emelu

MEDICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Chairman - Dr. C.I.C. Ogbuokiri
Secretary - Dr. F. Iyare

 

OPUS SECURITATIS' COMMITTEE:
Local Ordinary - Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Ukwuoma
Chairman - Very Rev. Msgr. C. Obielu
Secretary - Rev. Fr. Patrick Obinabu
Very Rev. Fr. Fredrick Nnabuife
Very Rev. Fr. Damian Opara

 

EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
Chairman – Rt. Rev. Msgr. Cyriacus S. Mba
Deputy Chairman - Rev. Fr. Polycarp Ibebuike
Rev. Fr. Bernard Ukwuegbu
Rev. Fr. Lazarus Esomonu

 

DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE / PRIESTS' CONCERN:
Chairman:         Very Rev. Msgr. Basil Maduike
Secretary:         Very Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Okechukwu
Others:             Rev. Fr. Festus Onyebueke
Very Rev. Msgr. Justin Onyenemegam
Very Rev. Msgr. Felix Ojimba

 

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:
Chairman:         Rt. Rev.
Secretary:         Very Rev. Msgr. Clement Obielu
Member:          Very Rev. Fr. Damian Opara