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NAMES
OF PARISHES IN THE DIOCESE
St.
Brigid’s Parish Ahiara Centre
Box 205 Ogbe Ahiazu Mbaise
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Our
Lady of Victories Parish Ezi Centre
P.O. Box 8 Amumara Ezinihitte Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest:
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1933
Rev. Fr. Foreman
7,389
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ikeri |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Dedication:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1947
Rev. Fr. J. O’Toole
1994
3831
Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Opara |
St.
Patrick’s Parish Ekwerazu
P.O. Box 75 Ekwerazu Ahiazu Mbaise
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Sacred
Heart Parish Nguru Centre
P. O. Box 34 Nkwogwu Aboh Mbaise
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Dedication:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest:
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1948
Rev. Fr. J. Diagnan
November 14, 1998
13,136
Very Rev. Msgr. Donald Okoro |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1948
Rev. Fr. A. Steigler
12,357
Rev. Fr. David Ihenacho |
St
Charles Parish Enyiogugu
P. O. Box 3 Enyiogugu Aboh Mbaise
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St.
Dominic’s Parish Ezi East
P.O. Box 166 Onicha Ezinihitte Mbaise
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest:
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1948
Rev. Fr. M. Gilmore
11,333
Rev. Fr. Paul Eke |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1957
Rev. Fr. T. Flanagan
8,411
Rev. Fr. Joseph Ezeji |
Holy
Ghost Parish Uvuru
P.O. Box 17 Uvuru Sub P/Office Aboh Mbaise
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St.
Michael’s Parish Okwuato
C/o Okwuato P.A. Nkwogwu Aboh Mbaise
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1959
Rev. Fr. Desmond O’Sullivan
6,369
Fr. Christopher Anyanwu |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1966
Rev. Fr. C. Murray
8,069
Rev. Fr. Kyrian Chilaka |
St.
Jude’s Parish Amuzi
C/o Amuzi P.A. Aboh Mbaise
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Holy
Trinity Parish Ahiara East
C/o Ogbe Post Office Ahiazu Mbaise
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Dedication:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest:
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1966
Rev. Fr. S. Soffe
2000
9,411
Rev. Fr. Augustine Ibezimako |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1966
Rev. Fr. Tobin
10,251
Fr. Emmanuel Nwogwugwu |
All
Saints Parish Ahiara West
P.O.Box 111 Obodo Ahiara Ahiazu Mbaise
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Queen
of Peace Parish Ezi West
P.O. Box 394 Nkwogwu Aboh Mbaise
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1966
Rev. Fr. Paddy Loughlin
5,538
Rev. Fr. Albert Madu |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1967
Rev. Fr. J. Carter
6,202
Msgr. Vincent Uwazie |
Christ
the King Parish Obohia
P.O.Box 102 Ahiara Ahiazu Mbaise
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St.
Gregory’s Parish Ihitteafukwu
P.O. Box 10 Ekwerazu Ahiazu Mbaise
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1971
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ogu
4,578
Rev. Fr. Celestine Ekennia |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1979
Rev. Fr. Fidelis Oscar Anyanwu
6,666
Rev. Fr. Godson Okoro |
St.
Thomas’ Parish Eziudo
P.O. Box 90 Onicha Ezi East Ezinihitte Mbaise
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St.
Anthony’s Mpam
P.O. Box 69 Ekwerazu Ahiazu Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1980
Rev. Fr. Benjamin Chima
8,513
Rev. Fr. Dominic Igwe |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1981
Rev. Fr. Innocent Emechete
5,361
Rev. Fr. Canice Enyiaka |
St.
Rose’s Parish Ihitte
P.O. Box 28 Ihitte Ezinihitte Mbaise
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St.
Benedict’s Udo-na-Obizi
P.O. Box I90 Obizi Ezinihitte Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1987
Rev. Fr. Wisdom Akalefu
8,598
Very Rev. Msgr. Boniface Nwachukwu |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1987
Rev. Fr. Ethelbert Uwadoka
3,735
Rev. Fr. Benedict Ogu |
Sacred
Heart Parish Mbutu
P.O. Box 363 Nkwogwu Aboh Mbaise
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Holy
Ghost Parish Omega Obizi
P.O.Box 7 Obizi Ezinihitte Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1987
Rev.Fr. Mark Oguamanam
7,823
Rev. Fr. Joseph Egbule |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
May 21,1988
Rev. Fr. Gerald Mary Anyanwu
4,314
Fr. Chrysantus Onwumere |
Christ
the King Parish Mpam Owerre
P.O. Box 106 Ekwerazu Ahiazu Mbaise
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St.
Michael’s Parish Uzunorji
C/o Uvuru P/A Aboh Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
June
18, 1988
Rev. Fr. Peter Onyeachu
2,777
Rev. Fr. Rowland Ugo |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1989
Rev. Fr. Innocent Gubor
4,268
Rev. Fr. Chukwuemeka Nwachukwu |
St.
Michael’s Parish Ihenweorie
C/o Ahiara P/A Ahiazu Mbaise
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St.
Joseph’s Parish Ogbor Nguru
C/o Nkwogwu P/o Aboh Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
May
27, 1989
Rev. Fr. Dominic Amadi
4,483
Rev. Fr. Isaac Njoku |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1990
Rev. Fr. Anthony Odinachi Nwachukwu
8,084
Rev. Fr. Evaristus Osuagwu |
St.
Paul’s Parish Umuebi Amuzu
C/o Uvuru P/A Aboh Mbaise
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Holy
Trinity Parish Oparanadim
C/o Ekwerazu P/O Ahiazu Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1990
Rev. Fr. David Ihenacho
3,783
Rev. Fr. Patrick Iwejuo |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1991
Rev. Fr. Evaristus Osuagwu
2,148
Rev. Fr. Charles Anyanwu |
St.
Charles Parish Ezuhu-na-Amadi
P.O. Box 39 Nkwogwu Aboh Mbaise
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St.
Anne’s Parish Ofeama-na-Umuezie
P.O. Box 263 Nkwogwu Aboh Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1992
Rev. Fr. Daniel Anyanwu
7,301
Very Rev. Msgr. Jude Thaddeus Ezeji |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1992
Rev. Fr. Joseph Ezeji
3,203
Very Rev. Msgr. Peter Onyeachu |
St.
Teresa’s Parish Eziala-na-Umuoda
C/o Nkwogwu P/o Aboh Mbaise
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St.
Peter’s Parish Onicha Mbaise
C/o Onicha P/o Ezinihitte Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1992
Rev. Fr. Joseph Egbule
6,034
Rev. Fr. Festus Eneremadu |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1992
Rev. Fr. Pius Amah
7,408
Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Ihuoma |
Christ
the King Parish Okpofe
P.O. Box 89 Okpofe Ezinihitte Mbaise
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Immaculate
Conception Parish Okwu
C/o Nkwogwu P/o Aboh Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1992
Rev. Fr. Charles Anyanwu
6,280
Very Rev. Msgr. Theophilus Nwalo |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1994
Rev. Fr. Jerome Nwachukwu
4,108
Rev. Fr. Augustine Amadi |
Holy
Trinity Parish Obibi Nguru
C/o Nkwogwu P/O Aboh Mbaise
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Holy
Trinity Parish Ezeagbogu
C/o Ezeagbogu P/A Ezinihitte Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1994
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Iregbu
3,485
Rev. Fr. Eugene Onuoha |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1994
Rev. Fr. Festus Eneremadu
6,331
Rev. Fr. Anthony Anyanwu |
St.
Anthony’s Parish Umunama
C/o Umunama P/A Ezinihitte Mbaise
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Sacred Heart Parish Umumbiri
C/o Ekwerazu P/O Ahiazu Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1994
Rev. Fr. Longinus Ugwuegbuelem
4,102
Rev. Fr. Gordian Okpuruka |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1995
Rev. Fr. Athanasius Abanulo
3,369
Rev. Fr. Pius Nwauzor |
St.
Joseph’s Parish Otulu Ahiara
P.O.Box 135 Ogbe Ahiazu Mbaise
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Holy Ghost Parish Umuevu Okirikanweke
C/o Ekwerazu P/O Ahiazu Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1995
Rev. Fr. John Ekeocha
8,096
Rev. Fr. Jude Onyegbule |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1996
Rev. Fr. Simon Nwachukwu
5,821
Rev. Fr. Romanus Enyinnia |
St. Christopher’s Akpim Okirikanweke
C/o Ekwerazu P/O Ahiazu Mbaise
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St. Matthew’s Parish Umuawada Onicha
C/o Onicha P/A Ezinihitte Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1996
Rev.Fr. Christopher Opara
5,058
Very Rev. Msgr. Paul Amakiri |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1996
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Iregbu
3,969
Rev. Fr. Austin Bernadine Ekechukwu |
St. Michael’s Parish Enyiogugu
P.O.Box 316 Enyiogugu Aboh Mbaise
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St. Paul’s Parish Egbelu Umuhu
C/o Enyiogugu P/O Aboh Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1997
Rev. Fr. Augustine Ben Onwubiko
9,140
Very Rev. Msgr. Ben Chima |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1997
Rev. Fr. Joseph Madu
7,888
Rev. Fr. Paschal Ihesiaba |
St. Gregory’s Parish Umuhu Okwuato
C/o Okwuato P/A Aboh Mbaise
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SS. Anthony and Patrick Parish Ibeku Okwuato
C/o Okwuato P/A Aboh Mbaise |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1997
Rev. Fr. Simon Ebisike
5,170
Very Rev. Msgr. Cletus Ogu |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1997
Rev. Fr. Longinus Obasi
7,252
Rev. Fr. Oliver Onwubiko |
St. Mathias Parish Aguneze
C/o Ogbe P/O Ahiazu Mbaise
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St.
Patrick’s Parish Itu
C/o Itu P/A Ezinihitte Mbaise
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1997
Rev. Fr. Paschal Ihesiaba
5,170
Rev. Fr. Alexander Iheonunekwu |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1997
Rev. Fr. Callistus Nwachukwu
3,123
Rev. Fr. Januarius Ahaneku |
St. Patrick’s Parish Akpodim/Ife
C/o Ife P/O Ezinihitte Mbaise
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St.
Benedict’s Parish Chokoneze
P.O.Box 16 Chokoneze Ezinihitte Mbaise
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
1999
Rev. Fr. Maximus Ihekoronye
2,557
Rev. Fr. Damian Emekwuru |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2000
Rev. Fr. Patrick Iwejuo
2,255
Rev. Fr. Joseph Madu |
Christ the King Parish Oru
P.O. Box 121 Ogbe Ahiazu Mbaise
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St.
Thomas Aquinas Parish Lude
P.O. Box 86 Obodo Ahiara Ahiazu Mbaise
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2001
Rev. Fr. Paul Eke
5,268
Rev. Fr. Cajetan Ukachi |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2001
Rev. Fr. Francis Njoku
4,756
Rev. Fr. Raphel Nwachukwu |
St.
Theresa’s Parish Mbutu Nweorie
C/o Mbutu P/A Aboh Mbaise
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St.
Patrick’s Parish Umuevu Onicha
C/o Onicha P/O Ezinihitte Mbaise
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2001
Rev. Fr. Magnus Chilaka
3,024
Rev. Fr. Malachy Ogbede |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2002
Rev. Fr. Paschal Ihesiaba
3,500
Rev. Fr. Magnus Chilaka |
St.
Peter’s Parish Isiala Oparanadim
P.O.Box 227 Ekwerazu Ahiazu Mbaise
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St. Mary’s Parish Ekwerazu Town
C/o Ahiara P/O Ahiazu Mbaise
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2003
Rev. Fr. Reginald Chukwuegu (SDV)
2,893
Rev. Fr. Christopher Ndukauba, SDV |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2003
Rev.Fr. Maximus Ihekoronye
2,665
Rev. Fr. Augestine Onuoha |
St.
Paul’s Parish OgbeNneisii
C/o Ogbe P/O Ahiazu Mbaise
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St. Peter’s Parish Amanno Obohia
C/o Ekwerazu P/O Ahiazu Mbaise
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2003
Rev. Fr. Lawrence Opara
6,409
Rev. Fr. Lawrence Opara |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2003
Rev. Fr. Reginald Ibe
4,285
Rev. Fr. Reginald Ibe |
SS.
Peter and Paul Parish Umunagbor Ihitte
C/o Ihitte P/O Ezinihitte Mbaise
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St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Amukwu Ihitte
C/o Ihitte P/O Ezinihitte Mbaise
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2004
Rev. Fr. Sylvester Ajunwa
2,445
Rev. Fr. Timothy Okeahialam |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2004
Rev. Fr. Ethelbert Uwadoka
2,432
Rev. Fr. Donald Akalefu |
St.
Jude’s Parish Egberede/Eziala Nguru
C/o Nkwogwu P/O Aboh Mbaise
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St. Charles Parish Ogbor Ihitteafukwu
P.O.Box 118 Ekwerazu Ahiazu Mbaise
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2004
Rev. Fr. Basil Elekwachi
4,108
Rev. Fr. Basil Elekwachi |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2004
Rev. Fr. Innocent Amaechi
2,420
Rev. Fr. Innocent Amaechi |
Holy
Ghost Parish Oboama Nguru
C/o Nkwogwu P/O Aboh Mbaise
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Annunciation Parish Umuchieze Ihitteafukwu
C/o Ekwerazu P/O Ahiazu Mbaise
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2004
Rev. Fr. Augustine Nwanehiudo
4,719
Rev. Fr. Augustine Nwanehiudo |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2004
Rev. Fr. Rowland Ugo
1,844
Rev. Fr. Damian Ihesie |
Stella
Maris, Egberemiri Ezido
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2005
Rev. Fr. Robert Ihuoma
3,018
Rev. Fr. Robert Ihuoma |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2005
Rev. Fr. Christopher Akuchie
3,264
Rev. Fr. Christopher Akuchie |
St.
Gabriel's Obodo Ujuchi
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St. Mary's Eleke-na-Owasi
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2005
Rev. Fr. Justin Onyemachi
3,264
Rev. Fr. Justin Onyemachi |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
200
Rev. Fr. Maurice Mmegbuadighimma
3,853
Rev. Fr. Maurice Mmegbuadighimma |
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SImmaculate Conception Oboama Enyiogugu
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2006
Rev. Fr. John Ogoekwe
1,926
Rev. Fr. John Ogoekwe |
Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2006
Rev. Fr. Anthony Chijindu Waturuocha
4,947
Rev. Fr. Anthony Chijindu Waturuocha |
St.
Raphel's Okwu na Akuwa Uvuru
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2006
Rev. Ireneus Chukwu
1,819
Rev. Fr. Ireneus Chukwu
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Creation:
First Parish Priest:
Present Population:
Present Parish Priest: |
2006
Rev. Fr. Paul Ohaeri
1,913
Rev. Fr. Paul Ohaeri
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