Ekwulobia Diocese
I. DIOCESAN BISHOP
+ Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke
Episcopal Ordination: May 21, 2013
Motto: Veni Sancte Spiritus
Address: Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia
St. Joseph's Catholic Cathedral
Box 6, Aguata, Anambra State
Nigeria
Phone No: +234-803-389-8461
Email: Bpokpaleke@ekwulobiadiocese.org
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CARDINAL'S OFFICE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: |
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The Lay faithful |
Every Tuesday |
9am-2pm |
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Clergy and Consecrated Persons |
Every Wednesday (except the first Wednesday of the month) |
9am-2pm |
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Book online and select a time slot most convenient to you at: https://www.ekwulobiadiocese.org/book-appointments |
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II. DIOCESAN CHANCERY
Vicar General: Rev. Fr. Anthony Chiegboka
vg-cadek@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-906-279-7394
Vicar for the Clergy: Rev. Fr. Charles Umeoji
vc-cadek@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-906-279-7400
Vicar for the Religious: Rev. Fr. Jude Ekemgba C.S.Sp
Judicial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Francis Ekejindu
jv-cadek@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-906-279-7397
Regional Episcopal Vicars
Achina Region - Rev. Fr. Ignatius Ezeakacha
Akpu Region - Rev. Fr. Basil Ezekeli
Ekwulobia Region - Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Ezeoke
CADEK Priests in Europe - Rev. Fr. Nikolas Abazie
CADEK Priests in the Americas - Rev. Fr. Charles Onubogu
CADEK Lay Faithful in the Americas - Rev. Fr. Christopher Okoli
Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Lawrence Nwankwo
chancery@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-902-460-9011
Cardinal's Secretary: Rev. Fr. Anthony Ezeokeke
bp.sec@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-818-020-5185
Asst Cardinal's Secretary (Statistics & Documentation): Rev. Fr. Callistus Umeokoli
asst.bp.sec@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-906-279-7396
Financial Administrator: Rev. Fr. Kizito Okoli
fin.admin@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-906-279-7398
Bursar of the Episcopal Household: Rev. Fr. Kenneth Udokogu
bursar@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-906-279-7399
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III CONSULTORS |
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Most Rev. Peter Ebere Okpaleke |
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Rev. Fr. Nikolas Abazie |
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Rev. Fr. Anthony Chiegboka |
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Rev. Fr. Lawrence Nwankwo |
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Rev. Fr. Charles Umeoji |
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Rev. Fr. Anthony Akabogu |
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Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Ezeoke |
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Rev. Fr. Jude Ezeokana |
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Rev. Fr. Charles Onubogu |
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Rev. Fr. Wenceslaus Ofojebe |
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IV PRESBYTERAL COUNCIL MEMBERS |
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Most Rev. Peter Okpaleke |
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Rev. Fr. Jude Mbanefo |
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Rev. Fr Anthony Chiegboka |
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Rev. Fr. Christian Umeojilinnaka |
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3 |
Rev. Fr. Charles Umeoji |
21 |
Rev. Fr. Chukwuma P. Ofojebe |
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Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Ezeoke |
22 |
Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Nwankwo |
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Rev. Fr. Ignatius Ezeakacha |
23 |
Rev. Fr. Francis Ude |
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Rev. Fr. Basil Ezekeli |
24 |
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Udechukwu |
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Rev. Fr. Jude Ekemgba, C.S.Sp |
25 |
Rev. Fr. John Umeojiakor |
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Rev. Fr. Charles Onubogu |
26 |
Rev. Fr. Longinus Egbeonu |
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Rev. Fr. Nikolas Abazie |
27 |
Rev. Fr. Patrick Okeke |
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10 |
Rev. Fr. Christopher Okoli |
28 |
Rev. Fr. Kizito Umennadi |
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11 |
Rev. Fr. Francis Ekejindu |
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Rev. Fr. Obiora Okeke |
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12 |
Rev. Fr. Lawrence Nwankwo |
30 |
Rev. Fr. Patrick Umezi |
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13 |
Rev. Fr. Anthony Ezeokeke |
31 |
Rev. Fr. Kingsley Ibeh |
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14 |
Rev. Fr. Kizito Okoli |
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Rev. Fr. Jude Ezeokana |
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15 |
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Umezinwa |
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Rev. Fr. Wenceslaus Ofojebe |
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Rev. Fr. Anthony Akabogu |
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Rev. Fr. Anthony Ezeoke |
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17 |
Rev. Fr. Linus Ibekwe |
35 |
Rev. Fr. Jude Onebunne |
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Rev. Fr. Paul Dimude |
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Rev. Fr. Festus Okoye |
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V DEANS |
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Deanery |
Dean |
Deanery |
Dean |
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Achina |
Rev. Fr. Ignatius Ezeakacha |
Isuofia |
Rev. Fr. Jude Mbanefo |
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Akpo |
Rev. Fr. Paul Dimude |
Nanka |
Rev. Fr. Christian Umeojilinnaka |
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Akpu |
Rev. Fr. Anthony Akabogu |
Uga |
Rev. Fr. Chukwuma P. Ofojebe |
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Ekwulobia |
Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Ezeoke |
Umuchu |
Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Nwankwo |
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Igboukwu |
Rev. Fr. Charles Umeoji |
Umunze |
Rev. Fr. Basil Ezekeli |
VI DIRECTORATES
DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONS
voc.dir@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-906-279-7402
Rev. Fr. Linus Ibekwe
DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS AND CATECHESIS
comcat@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-906-279-7403
Msgr. Jerome Madueke
DIRECTOR, JUSTICE, DEVELOPMENT, PEACE & CARITAS COMMISSION
jdpc@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-906-279-7401
Rev. Fr. Sabastian Anokwulu
EDUCATION SECRETARY
edu@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-906-279-7404
Rev. Fr. Vitalis Azike
DIRECTOR, PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETIES (PMS)
pms@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-906-279-7405
Rev. Fr. Festus Okoye
DIOCESAN HEALTH CO-ORDINATOR
health@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-906-279-7409
Rev. Fr. Barnabas Okafor
DIRECTOR OF PROJECTS
projects@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-906-279-7395
Rev. Fr. Jude Mbanefo
DIRECTRESS OF CATECHISTS
catechists@ekwulobiadiocese.org
Sr. Chinwe Okeke MSHR
COORDINATOR OF MISSIONS
Rev. Fr. Jude Ezeokana
COORDINATOR, HOLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION (HCA)
hca@ekwulobiadiocese.org +234-906-279-7406
Sr. Priscilla-Miriam Onakpa HFSN
COORDINATOR FOR ONGOING SPIRITUAL FORMATION OF PRIESTS
Rev. Fr. Anthony Akabogu
Rev. Fr. Cornelius Okeke
COORDINATOR OF RELATIONS WITH FUNDING AGENCIES
Rev. Fr. Benjamin Ewelu
DIRECTOR FOR AGRICULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
Rev. Fr. Sabastian Anokwulu
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VII INTER-DIOCESAN MARRIAGE TRIBUNAL |
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Judicial Vicar (Awka) Judicial Vicar (Ekwulobia) Assoc. Judicial Vicar (Awka) |
Rev. Fr. Hilary Ben-Ezenwa |
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Rev. Fr. Francis Ekejindu |
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Rev. Fr. Francis Chidume |
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Other Judges |
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Rev. Fr. Jude Ezeanokwasa |
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Rev. Fr. Anthony Chiegboka |
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Defender of the Bond: Rev. Fr. Christopher Aniukwu |
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Auditor: Rev. Fr. Fidelis Izuakor |
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Notary: Rev. Fr. Anthony Ezeokeke |
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DIOCESAN LEGAL ADVISERS |
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Rev. Fr. Anthony Ezeoke |
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Rev. Fr. Luke Muoneke |
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Rev. Fr. Kevin I. Ezeokeke |
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Barr. Patrick Ikwueto SAN |
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Rev. Fr. Chinedu Obieli |
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Barr. David Umeobika |
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Rev. Fr. Obiora Okeke |
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IX MASTERS OF CEREMONY
1. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Nwankwo
2. Rev. Fr. Anthony Ezeokeke
3. Rev. Fr. Kenneth Udokogu
4. Rev. Fr. Callistus Umeokoli