He is the first person in West Africa and the first African Priest to be beatified.
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The Relics of Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi
The Relics of Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi, the First West African Priest to be beatified.
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60th Priestly Anniversary of Cardinal Arinze
Pope Francis rejoicing with Cardinal Francis Arinze on his 60th Priestly Anniversary in the Vatican
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The Holy Father Receiving His Grace at Vatican
Pope Francis Receiving His Grace at the Vatican during the Ad Limina Visit
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The Foundation Laying Ceremony of the Proposed Shanahan University.
The Foundation Laying Stone Ceremony of the Proposed Shanahan University.
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Sharing of Covid-19 Palliatives.
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2020 Chrism Mass and Cathedraticum
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Archdiocese of Onitsha sharing of Covid-19 Palliatives to the less privileged.
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The Burial of Fr. Charles Okeke-Odogwu, the Parish Priest of Holy Cross’ Parish, Oroma Etiti-Anam.
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The Holy Father Blesses the Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Francis Blessing Auxiliary Bishop during the Ad Limina Apostolorum Visit at the Vatican
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Onitsha Archdiocesan Synod
New Evangelization In Onitsha Archdiocese Renewal & Commitment
DISCOVER BASILICA OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
Get ready to discover more about the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity. Located in the city of Onitsha, West Africa, Nigeria. It is the first Catholic Cathedral Basilica East of the Country, where hundreds of faithfuls gather regularly to worship, learn, love and share God's grace and mercy with one another. We look forward to having you at one of our masses soon.
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Pastoral Letter 2020
You are invited to join in this year's reflection - the mystery of the sacraments as treasure which we received from Christ, to deepen our understanding of the gift of God in Christ through his sacraments.
Covid-19 Stringent Measures
As we cautiously follow the directives from the government and other credible health institutions, we take the following measures which will gradually lead to the restoration of our normal life as a Church.
Our Hallow and Star
He is the first person in West Africa and the first African Priest to be beatified. Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi is from Aguleri in our Archdiocese. Do you want to know more about him?
Meet our Archbishop
He started out at St. Anthony's Catholic School, Umudioka, and St. Gabriel's Catholic School, Ifitedunu and then followed up with a secondary education at C.K.C., Onitsha.
Recent/Upcoming Events
05th July
Pastoral Visit to St. Theresa's Parish, Nnobi.
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See Details12th July
Pastoral Visits: St. Anthony’s, Umudioka/St Catherine's, Awkuzu.
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See Details28th July
Onitsha Ecclesiastical Provincial Bishops' Meeting.
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LATEST UPDATE
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY (YEAR A)
The Holy Trinity is the mystery of our salvation, the Trinity of unity, of love, a mystery and at the same time very present to us, says the Archbishop, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke. He reminded us that the Trinity created us, loves us, saved us and of all encompassing inclusive nature of God's love. He prayed that the Trinity one God may bless, be with you, adopt you as His own heritage and accompany you in the journey of life.
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FR ANCIS CARDINAL ARINZE'S LECTURE SERIES
These are the Annual Lecture series of His Eminence, Francis Cardinal Arinze to the Priests, Religious and Lay faithfuls of the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha and beyond. His Eminence among other things, treats topics that relate with the Church and the Society in general.
Masses @ The Basilica of Most Holy Trinity
Sunday Masses (Main Church): 5:15am, 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:30am & 6:15pm. Other Masses outside the Basilica Church (Old Church Bulding): 5:30am, 6:00am, 7:15am & 8:45am (Children). Basilica Square: 7:00am. Stella Maris GRA Outstation: 6.00am, 9.00am & 9:00am (Children). Saturday Evening: 5:30pm (Mass with Vespers 1 of Sunday) Weekday Masses (Main Church): 5:15am, 6:00am & 6:15pm. Stella Maris GRA Outstation (Monday-Saturday): 6:00am. Thursday: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 6:00pm.
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Highlights of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity | Archbishop Valerian M. Okeke
Watch the highlights of the mass of the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity celebrated by His Grace Archbishop Valerian M Okeke Archbishop of Onitsha Archdiocese and Metropolitan of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province.
Funeral Rites of Rev Fr Charles Ikechukwu Okeke-Odogwu,
We gathered in faith on the 27th of may, to thankfully present our brother and priest, Late Fr. Charles Ikechukwu Okeke-Odogwu, to God, who gave him the gift of the priesthood of Christ. We filially and most humbly prostrate ourselves before God, pleading Him to receive our brother Fr. Charles among the sanctified in His Kingdom of Heaven. We pray for God’s will to continue to be a blessing to Fr. Charles, to his biological family, to the family of priests to which he belonged while alive and still belongs and to the family of the children of God at large. May God wipe our tears, bless us, console us, and strengthen our faith to know that His will is always the best.
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WELCOME TO THE BASILICA OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY, ONITSHA NIGERIA.
This is a very brief documentary video about the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha Nigeria.
Third phase of distributing food materials and bags of rice to the less privileged,
To the Glory of God, we continued our 3rd phase of distributing food materials and bags of rice to the less privileged, as part of the contributions of the Church in Onitsha Archdiocese in lessening the hunger effects of COVID-19. No quantity is enough, but God will supply more for you till the end of this coronavirus. I thank all who supported us, especially the Afreka Humanitarian Foundation, Hungary led by Dr. Reka Fodor, and I pray God to bring an end to this coronavirus pandemic.
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"The Sacraments are a treasure because in them Christ has given us the means of our salvation as well as Himself who is the way to our heavenly Father."
Archbishop Valerian Okeke "The Sacraments: Our Treasure" Pastoral Letter 2020".