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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Priestly Ordination
2019 Priestly Ordination by the Archbishop
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Priestly Ordination
Priestly Ordination on the 13th July, 2019 by the Archbishop
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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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Pastoral Visit
The Archbishop in his Pastoral Visit to Holy Trinity Parish, Odume-Obosi
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2019 Chrism Mass
The Archbishop consecrating the Oil of Chrism at the Chrism Mass.
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Pastoral Visit
The Archbishop in a Group photograph after the Mass in his Pastoral Visit to St. Edmund's, Nkpor.
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Pastoral Visit
Archbishop's Pastoral Visit to St. Theresa's Mba-Farm, 3-3.
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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
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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 as we 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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2019 Priestly Ordination
On 13th July, 2019, Onitsha Archdiocese witnessed the ordination of 9 new priests by the Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian M. Okeke at Basilica Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha.
Pastoral Letter 2019
You are invited to join in this reflection which explores the greatest of God’s gift to humankind and expresses one of the greatest proofs of God’s care - the gift of Jesus Christ himself in the Most Holy Eucharist.
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
20th Oct.
Pastoral Visits to Immaculate Heart, Onitsha & St. Anthony's, Nteje.
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Pastoral Visits to St Joseph's, Umunnachi & Ss Peter & Paul, Umumbo
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See Details1st Nov.
Feast of All Hallows' Seminary, Onitsha
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Latest updates
23RD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)
God wants us to make wise choices and to keep our priorities right by beginning a new life, says the Archbishop, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke. He urges us to open ourselves to the Holy Spirit, for God to give us wisdom. He finally assures us that God always ushers in a new life for us whenever we make good choices, and the good choices we make will lead us to begin a new life in God.
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Masses @ The Basilica of Most Holy Trinity
Sunday: 5:15am, 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:30am & 6:15pm. Thursday: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:15pm. Saturday Evening: 5:30pm (Mass with Vespers 1 of Sunday). Monday-Saturday: 5:15am, 6:00am & 6:15pm. Other Masses outside the Basilica Church: 5:30am, 6:00am, 7:15am, 8:45am & 9:00am.
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"Let us be rest assured that the strength of the Eucharist is insurmountable by any negative force and inexhaustible as a source of support through our sojourn in this earthly life."
Archbishop Valerian Okeke "The Holy Eucharist Our Strength" Pastoral Letter 2019".
Priests & Parishes
