His Grace Archbishop Valerian M. Okeke with episcopal crozier
The Archbishopof Onitsha

His Grace · Most Reverend

Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha · Servant of the Lord's vineyard since the year of Our Lord MMIII.

Reflection for the day

“Our finest gifts can become our worst sins or defects, if we do not act with love and allow ourselves to be guided by the Holy Spirit.”Pentecost Homily · MMXX(2020)
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Latest Pastoral Letter · MMXXVI(2026)


On Virtues and Capital Sins Joyful Memory and Gratitude With grateful hearts, we joyfully acknowledge the marvels of the Lord in our midst. As people of faith, we can easily observe and praise the incredible blessings of His loving kindness and care. Reflecting on the past year,…

Pastoral Diary

Upcoming Engagements

Coming soon among the people of God: Masses, pastoral visits, ordinations, and ministries scheduled across the Archdiocese.

His Grace during a recent pastoral visit

Easter Day Sermon at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity

The Risen Christ is not a memory we visit but a Presence we receive.

Pastoral Visit to St Joseph's Seminary, Awka-Etiti

An afternoon of formation, prayer, and counsel with the seminarians.

Confirmation Mass at Our Lady's Secondary School, Nnobi

Sealed with the gift of the Spirit, eighty-four young women received Confirmation.

In Actu Pastorali

Pastoral Activities in Motion

Selected homilies, pastoral visits, and sacred liturgies, recorded as they unfolded across the Archdiocese.

Sacred Orders · Onitsha

Priestly Ordination · Archdiocese of Onitsha

The Eucharist is not a doctrine we defend but a fire we receive, and into which we are continually drawn.

Most Rev. Valerian M. Okeke