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{{Short description|Roman Catholic archdiocese in Nigeria}}
{{for|the Diocese of Owerri in the [[Church of Nigeria]]|Anglican Province of Owerri}}
{{Expand Italian|Arcidiocesi di Owerri|date=February 2011}}
{{Expand Italian|Arcidiocesi di Owerri|date=February 2011}}
{{Infobox diocese
{{Infobox diocese
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| name = Owerri <!-- Place name(s) of the diocese (or archdiocese) -->
| name = Owerri <!-- Place name(s) of the diocese (or archdiocese) -->
| latin = Archidioecesis Overriensis <!-- Latin name of the diocese (or archdiocese) -->
| latin = Archidioecesis Overriensis <!-- Latin name of the diocese (or archdiocese) -->
| local = <!-- Name in the native language -->
| local = <!-- Name in the native language -->
| image = Assumpta Cathedral Owerri.jpg
| image = Assumpta Cathedral Owerri.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| image_size = 250px
| image_alt =
| image_alt =
| caption = Assumpta Cathedral
| caption = Assumpta Cathedral
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| coat =
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| coat_alt =
| coat_caption =
<!---- Locations ---->
<!---- Locations ---->
| country = {{flag|Nigeria}}
| country = {{flag|Nigeria}}
| territory = [[Imo State]]
| territory = [[Imo State]]
| province = Owerri <!-- Ecclesiastical province -->
| province = Owerri <!-- Ecclesiastical province -->
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| metropolitan =
| archdeaconries =
| deaneries =
| deaneries =
| subdivisions =
| headquarters =
| coordinates = {{coord|5|29|06|N|7|02|06|E}}<!-- Use {{coord}} -->
| coordinates = {{coord|5|29|06|N|7|02|06|E}}<!-- Use {{coord}} -->
<!---- Statistics ---->
<!---- Statistics ---->
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| members = <!-- Number of members in the diocese -->
| members = <!-- Number of members in the diocese -->
<!---- Information ---->
<!---- Information ---->
| denomination = [[Roman Catholic]]
| denomination = [[Catholic Church|Catholic]]
| rite = [[Latin Rite]]<!-- e.g., [[Latin Rite]] -->
| sui_iuris_church = [[Latin Church]]
| rite = [[Roman Rite]]
| established =
| established =
| cathedral = Assumpta Cathedral, [[Owerri]] <!-- Cathedral that serves as the seat of the diocese -->
| cathedral = Assumpta Cathedral, [[Owerri]] <!-- Cathedral that serves as the seat of the diocese -->
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<!---- Current leadership ---->
<!---- Current leadership ---->
| pope = {{Incumbent pope}} <!-- DO NOT CHANGE. This will update the Popes Automatically as they change -->
| pope = {{Incumbent pope}} <!-- DO NOT CHANGE. This will update the Popes Automatically as they change -->
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| bishop = Most Rev. [[Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji]] <!-- Name and title of the current ordinary of the diocese -->
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| patriarch =
| major_archbishop =
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| bishop = Most Rev. [[Anthony J. V. Obinna]] <!-- Name and title of the current ordinary of the diocese -->
| bishop_title = Archbishop <!-- Type of ordinary: i.e. Bishop or Archbishop. Default is Bishop -->
| bishop_title = Archbishop <!-- Type of ordinary: i.e. Bishop or Archbishop. Default is Bishop -->
| metro_archbishop = <!-- Name of the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province -->
| metro_archbishop = <!-- Name of the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province -->
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| suffragans = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Aba|Aba]], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Ahiara|Ahiara]], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Okigwe|Okigwe]], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu|Orlu]], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Umuahia|Umuahia]]
| suffragans = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Aba|Aba]], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Ahiara|Ahiara]], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Okigwe|Okigwe]], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu|Orlu]], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Umuahia|Umuahia]]
<!-- List most senior first (usually reckoned by date of consecration); use | suffragan = for one -->
<!-- List most senior first (usually reckoned by date of consecration); use | suffragan = for one -->
| auxiliary_bishops = <!-- List most senior first (usually reckoned by date of consecration) -->
| auxiliary_bishops = [[Moses Chikwe]] <!-- List most senior first (usually reckoned by date of consecration) -->
| apostolic_admin =
| apostolic_admin =
| vicar_general =
| vicar_general =
| episcopal_vicar =
| episcopal_vicar =
| judicial_vicar =
| archdeacons = <!-- List most senior first (usually reckoned by date of first collation); use | archdeacon = for one-->
| archdeacons = <!-- List most senior first (usually reckoned by date of first collation); use | archdeacon = for one-->
| emeritus_bishops = <!-- List most senior first (usually reckoned by date of consecration) -->
| emeritus_bishops = [[Anthony J. V. Obinna]]<!-- List most senior first (usually reckoned by date of consecration) -->
<!---- Map ---->
<!---- Map ---->
| map = Nigeria Imo State map.png
| map = Nigeria Imo State map.png
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| map_caption = Imo State shown in red
| map_caption = Imo State shown in red
<!---- Website ---->
<!---- Website ---->
| website = [http://www.catholicarchdioceseowerri.org/ www.CatholicArchdioceseOwerri.org] <!-- [http://example.com example.com] -->
| website = {{Official website|http://www.owarch.org.ng/|owarch.org.ng}}
| footnotes =
| footnotes =
}}
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The [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] '''Archdiocese of Owerri''' (Latin: ''Archidioecesis Overriensis'') is located in [[Owerri]], [[Imo State]], [[Nigeria]].
The [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] '''Archdiocese of Owerri''' (Latin: ''Archidioecesis Overriensis'') is located in [[Owerri]], [[Imo State]], [[Nigeria]]. The Seat of Wisdom Seminary is in Owerri. The archdiocese covers an area of 2,996&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. 670,986 of the 1.7 million people in the area are member of the Catholic Church.

The Seat of Wisdom Seminary is in Owerri.

The archdiocese covers an area of 2,996&nbsp;km². 670,986 of the 1.7 million people in the area are member of the Catholic Church.


==History==
==History==
The diocese dates back to the [[Vicariate Apostolic]] of Owerri, which was created on February 12, 1948 when the Vicariate Apostolic of Onitsha-Owerri was split. On April 18, 1950 it was elevated to a diocese. On March 26, 1994 it became an archdiocese.
The diocese dates back to the [[Vicariate Apostolic]] of Owerri, which was created on February 12, 1948, when the Vicariate Apostolic of Onitsha-Owerri was split. On April 18, 1950, it was elevated to a diocese. On March 26, 1994, it became an Archdiocese.


On 27 December 2020, auxiliary bishop [[Moses Chikwe]] and his driver were kidnapped by gunmen in Owerri. They were both released unharmed and without ransom, on 1 January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Catholic bishop released five days after kidnapping in Nigeria|url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/47017/catholic-bishop-released-five-days-after-kidnapping-in-nigeria|access-date=2021-01-02|website=Catholic News Agency|language=en}}</ref>
==Special churches==
The seat of the archbishop is Assumpta Cathedral in Owerri.


==Leadership==
==Bishops==
===Ordinaries===
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* Vicar Apostolic of Owerri ([[Latin Church]])
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** Joseph Brendan Whelan, C.S.Sp. 12 Feb 1948 – 18 Apr 1950; ''see below''
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* Bishops of Owerri (Roman rite)
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** [[Joseph Brendan Whelan]], [[C.S.Sp.]] 18 Apr 1950 – 25 Jun 1970; ''see above''
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** [[Mark Onwuha Unegbu]] 25 Jun 1970 – 1 Jul 1993
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** Anthony J.V. Obinna 1 Jul 1993 – 1993; ''see below''
* Metropolitan Archbishops of Owerri (Roman rite)
* Metropolitan Archbishops of Owerri (Roman rite)
** Archbishop [[Anthony John Valentine Obinna]] since 1994.03.26
** [[Anthony John Valentine Obinna]] 26 Mar 1994 – 6 Mar 2022; ''see above''
** [[Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji]] since 6 Mar 2022; ''see above''
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* Bishops of Owerri (Roman rite)

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** Archbishop Anthony J.V. Obinna 1993.07.01 – 1994.03.26
===Auxiliary bishop===
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** Bishop [[Mark Onwuha Unegbu]] 1970.06.25 – 1993.07.01
*[[Moses Chikwe]] (2019-)
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** Bishop [[Joseph Brendan Whelan]], [[C.S.Sp.]] 1950.04.18 – 1970.06.25

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* Vicars Apostolic of Owerri (Roman rite)
===Other priest of this diocese who became bishop===
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** Bishop Joseph Brendan Whelan, C.S.Sp. 1948.02.12 – 1950.04.18
*[[Augustine Echema|Augustine Ndubueze Echema]], appointed Bishop of Aba in 2019


==Suffragan Dioceses==
==Suffragan Dioceses==
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Roman Catholicism in Nigeria]]
* [[Roman Catholicism in Nigeria]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.catholicarchdioceseowerri.org/ Official website of the Archdiocese of Owerri, Nigeria]
*[http://www.owarch.org.ng/ Official website of the Archdiocese of Owerri, Nigeria]
*[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dower.html Catholic Hierarchy]
*[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dower.html Catholic Hierarchy]
*[http://www.cbcn.org/aspscripts/page4.asp?IDX=40 Diocese information at the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria]
*[http://www.cbcn.org/aspscripts/page4.asp?IDX=40 Diocese information at the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219124030/http://www.cbcn.org/aspscripts/page4.asp?IDX=40 |date=2016-12-19 }}
* [http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/lago0.htm GCatholic.org Information]
* [http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/lago0.htm GCatholic.org Information]
*[http://www.sws-ng.urbaniana.edu/ Seat of Wisdom Seminary]
*[http://www.sws-ng.urbaniana.edu/ Seat of Wisdom Seminary]
*[http://www.seatofwisdomu.com/ Seat of Wisdom Seminary]
*[http://www.seatofwisdomu.com/ Seat of Wisdom Seminary] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614163443/http://seatofwisdomu.com/ |date=2013-06-14 }}

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[[Category:Roman Catholic dioceses in Nigeria|Owerri]]
[[Category:Owerri|Archdiocese of]]
[[Category:Owerri|Archdiocese of]]
[[Category:Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Owerri| ]]
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Latest revision as of 09:50, 2 November 2024

For the Diocese of Owerri in the Church of Nigeria, see Anglican Province of Owerri.
Archdiocese of Owerri

Archidioecesis Overriensis
Assumpta Cathedral
Location
Country Nigeria
TerritoryImo State
Ecclesiastical provinceOwerri
Coordinates5°29′06″N 7°02′06″E / 5.48500°N 7.03500°E / 5.48500; 7.03500
Information
DenominationCatholic
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
CathedralAssumpta Cathedral, Owerri
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
ArchbishopMost Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji
SuffragansAba, Ahiara, Okigwe, Orlu, Umuahia
Auxiliary BishopsMoses Chikwe
Bishops emeritusAnthony J. V. Obinna
Map
Imo State shown in red
Imo State shown in red
Website
owarch.org.ng

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri (Latin: Archidioecesis Overriensis) is located in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The Seat of Wisdom Seminary is in Owerri. The archdiocese covers an area of 2,996 km2. 670,986 of the 1.7 million people in the area are member of the Catholic Church.

History

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The diocese dates back to the Vicariate Apostolic of Owerri, which was created on February 12, 1948, when the Vicariate Apostolic of Onitsha-Owerri was split. On April 18, 1950, it was elevated to a diocese. On March 26, 1994, it became an Archdiocese.

On 27 December 2020, auxiliary bishop Moses Chikwe and his driver were kidnapped by gunmen in Owerri. They were both released unharmed and without ransom, on 1 January 2021.[1]

Bishops

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Ordinaries

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Auxiliary bishop

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Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

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Suffragan Dioceses

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Catholic bishop released five days after kidnapping in Nigeria". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
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