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The Archbishopof Onitsha

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About His Grace

A Life in the Lord's Vineyard

Shepherd, teacher, and servant of the Church of Onitsha.

Biography
The life and ministry of His Grace, from Umudioka to the Metropolitan See.
His Episcopacy
The missionary apostolate: education, prison ministry, riverine evangelisation.
Coat of Arms
The Good Shepherd and the episcopal motto, Ut Vitam Habeant.
Photo Gallery
A pastoral archive: feasts, visitations, and the daily life of the See.
Pastoral Diary
Masses, visits, ordinations, and the liturgical year of the Archdiocese.

LettersPastoral Letters

The Library

Pastoral Letters

Twenty-four years of teaching: the annual letters of His Grace.

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Reflections & Homilies Easter & Christmas Messages Other Teachings

Pastoral Letters · 2026
On Virtues and Capital Sins
Pastoral Letters · 2025
And the Two Become One: Towards a Christian Marriage
Pastoral Letters · 2024
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

Homilies & Reflections

Spoken from the Cathedra

Homilies at solemnities, feasts, and ordinary time.

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Chapel Dedication
HOMILY AT THE DEDICATION OF THE CHAPEL OF BLESSED IWENE TANSI MAJOR SEMINARY, ONITSHA
Priestly Anniversary
HOMILY AT THE 40TH PRIESTLY ANNIVERSARY OF MOST REV. JUDE THADDEUS OKOLO
Reflection
IT IS NO LONGER I WHO LIVE (GAL 2:20FF)
Reflection
THE BEAUTY AND SPLENDOUR OF CONSECRATED LIFE

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Domus Episcopalis

Connect with His Grace

Correspondence, prayer intentions, and quiet communion.

Appointments
Book a meeting with His Grace. Tuesdays for laity, Wednesdays for clergy.
Prayer Requests
Submit an intention to be remembered at the cathedral altar.
Contact
Write to the Office of His Grace for correspondence and inquiries.
Newsletter
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Pastoral Letters · MMX(2010)

The Splendour of Our Prayer

Pastoral Letters

MMX(2010)

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A pastoral guide on the beauty and power of prayer in the Christian tradition.

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Valerian M. OkekeArchbishop of Onitsha

“Ut Vitam Habeant: that they may have life, and have it more abundantly.” · John 10:10

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