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.
2021 Ordination
2021 Priestly Ordination
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Archbishop's 40th Priestly Anniversary Celebration
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Pastoral Visit to Holy Spirit Parish, Omagba
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Holy Childhood Association Celebration with the Archbishop
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Dedication of St. Gregory De Great's Parish, Iyiowa Odekpe
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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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2022 Easter Message
The season of Easter is a season of hope. The event of the resurrection of Jesus assures us that God keeps his promises: if God is for us, no one can be against us.
Pastoral Letter 2022
We give thanks to God for his merciful love. By his grace, we are able this year, to once again reflect on a major aspect of our faith as Catholic Christians, namely, The Holy Spirit.
20th Episcopal Anniversary
Encomiums were showered on the Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian M. Okeke as he celebrated his 20th Episcopal Anniversary.
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.
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Pastoral Visit to St Dominic's, Uke
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7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER (YEAR C)
As we anticipate the advent of the Spirit, the Church focuses our minds on the time of God's reward for His servants and saints, says the Archbishop, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke. He notes that the presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers invests them with power, which enables them to see and hear beyond what others experience. Encouraging us to express our Christian faith by our good deeds, he assures us that faithful Christians will have access to abundant life in God and participate in the glory of the Risen Lord. He prayed for the advent of the Spirit, who enables our perseverance in the ramifications of the Christian discipleship.
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FRANCIS 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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Dedication of St. John the Baptist’s Parish, Odoakpu-Onitsha.
When a church is dedicated, it becomes God's own and the members of the church are also being dedicated to new life in Christ. I congratulate and thank the Parish Priest and Parishioners for such a befitting sacrifice to God. And as we consecrate and totally hand over this Church and ourselves to God
On Being Friends of Jesus | Priestly Ordination, Onitsha Archdiocese
We thank Him for choosing two of our brothers , among those He will confer that dignity and gift of the holy priesthood. We pray that God who has called and chosen them will consecrate, transform, and configure them to the person of Christ. We thank all those who have assisted them in one way or the other, that their reward be many both here and hereafter, and for all of us, may we receive special personal blessings from our Heavenly Father.
Background music:
Somandla (with God most high / with the Almighty)
Siyanqoba (we overcome)
Ah he (yes)
Helele (no meaning)
Language: Ndebele
Mass of the Lord's Supper | Archdiocese of Onitsha
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2022 CHRISM MASS | Archdiocese of Onitsha
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"The Holy Spirit is a true spiritual friend with whom there is no fear, guile or disappointment. The Spirit, which is the greatest gift to the Church, is the audacity of God's people in the world. He equips God's people with gifts and charisms that help them, beginning from faith, hope and love."
Archbishop Valerian Okeke "The Holy Spirit: Man's Helper and Friend" Pastoral Letter 2022".