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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2020 Diaconate Ordination
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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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Blessing and Commissioning of Regina Pacis Model Secondary School's New Golden Hostel
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The Funeral Mass/Burial of Late Fr. Patrick Omutah
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2020 Priestly Ordination
Onitsha Archdiocesan Priestly Ordination of 2020
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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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Year of St. Joseph
Following the Holy Father’s proclamation of “Year of Saint Joseph”, the Archdiocese inaugurates her Year of St. Joseph on 19th March, 2021 with the Solemnity of St. Joseph.
2020 Priestly Ordination
On the 26th of September, 2020, Onitsha Archdiocese witnessed the ordination of 21 new priests by Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian M. Okeke at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha.
Pastoral Letter 2021
This year, we have chosen to reflect on the importance of the gift of the priesthood and the role of this gift for the Church and humanity, the role of being a link between God and his children.
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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10th April
11th April
Pastoral Visit at St Anne's, Awka-Etiti.
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See Details18th April
Pastoral Visits: Most Holy Name, Abatete & St Augustine's, Umuoba Anam
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EASTER SUNDAY (YEAR B)
With an amazing Paschal joy, the Archbishop Most Rev. Valerian Okeke challenges us to live the resurrection existence by being our brother's keeper. He exhorts that by imitating this loving care of Christ, we share in his triumph over suffering & death for our sake. Thus, he prays that the blessings of Easter be our strength and victory over evil and death. Happy Easter!
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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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Priestly Ordination of Rev. C. Aniekwe & Rev. E. Oguekemma | Onitsha Archdiocese
Priestly Ordination of Rev. C. Aniekwe & Rev. E. Oguekemma | Onitsha Archdiocese
Be Your Brother's Keeper | Easter Message 2021 | Archbishop Valerian M. Okeke
HOLY SATURDAY | Easter Vigil | Onitsha Archdiocese
HOLY SATURDAY | Easter Vigil | Onitsha Archdiocese
GOOD FRIDAY | Celebration of the Lord's Passion
GOOD FRIDAY | Celebration of the Lord's Passion
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"The priesthood is a gift from God for service to his people. The paradox is that the more the priest empties himself in loving service to God and his people, the more he experiences the joy of the Risen Christ."
Archbishop Valerian Okeke "The Priesthood: Gift and Sacrifice" Pastoral Letter 2021".