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.
2020 Priestly Ordination
2020 Priestly Ordination
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The Funeral of Very Rev. Msgr. Gregory E. Adibe
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2020 Priestly Ordination
Onitsha Archdiocesan Priestly Ordination of 2020
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Sharing of Covid-19 Palliatives.
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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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2020 Priestly Ordination
On the 26th of September, 2020, Onitsha Archdiocese witnessed the ordination of 21 new priests by the Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian M. Okeke at the Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha.
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.
Our Hallow and Star
Behold the first West African and the first African Priest to be beatified. Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi is from Aguleri in our Archdiocese. Do you wish 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
18th Oct.
Pastoral Visit and Church Dedication.
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See Details25th Oct.
Pastoral Visit to St. Theresa's, Umuoji.
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See Details1st Nov.
Feast of All Hallows' Seminary, Onitsha.
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LATEST UPDATE
29TH SUNDAY (YEAR A)
True Christianity involves an appreciation of our dual citizenship of heaven and earth which imposes a civic responsibility on all of us as our participation in the sanctification of society, says the Archbishop, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke. He notes that this includes standing up for justice, equity and accountability in our various spheres of influence. He assures us of his spiritual support as we live by this calling.
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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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Be A Good Caretaker | PASTORAL VISIT TO QUEEN OF THE ROSARY COLLEGE , ONITSHA (2020)
Watch the highlights of the Pastoral Visit of His Grace Archbishop Valerian M Okeke to QRC , ONITSHA NIGERIA.
Funeral Rites of Very. Rev. Msgr. Gregory Adibe
Watch the highlights of the Funeral Rites of Very. Rev. Msgr. Gregory Adibe
We gathered on monday 28th september 2020, to prayerfully commend our brother and priest Msgr. Gregory Adibe to God Almighty Father, through the Holy Mass. Msgr. loved the priesthood, promoted priestly fraternity, relating with both the young and the old priests. Among the lay people, he tried like St. Paul in the spirit of Christ to be all things to all men: to the joyful, he rejoiced; to the sorrowful, he wept and felt their pains. He was an extremely generous person and somebody who loved to see things done well. We pray God, to give him a place of honour among the Saints in heaven, to forgive him his shortcomings, and welcome him into the joy of heaven.
PRIESTLY ORDINATION 2020
Watch the live stream of the PRIESTLY ORDINATION of this year 2020 26th September 2020.
Goodness Is Attractive | Archbishop Valerian M. Okeke
WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE HOLY MASS OF THE PERPETUAL RELIGIOUS PROFESSION OF THE SISTERS OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY MOTHER OF CHRIST.
On the 5th of September 2020 we gathered in faith and joy to give thanks to God, for the gift of consecrated life. We particularly thank Him, for extending the same gift to ten of our sisters of Immaculate of Mary, who today took the final step towards the life of the consecrated. As our sisters take their final vows today, we pray God who has sustained them thus far, to increase in them, the gift of perseverance, to increase and strengthen their faith, multiply and deepen their love and sharpen their enthusiasm and zeal to follow him and serve him. We pray also for all those who have assisted them in one way or the other. May God bless and reward them, here and hereafter, through Christ our Lord.
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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".