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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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He is the first person in West Africa and the first African Priest to be beatified.
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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 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.
Encomiums were showered on the Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian M. Okeke as he celebrated his 20th Episcopal Anniversary.
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20TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR C
Despite the difficulties in living the Christian faith, it remains the royal road to glory, says the Archbishop, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke. According to him, our faith in Christ calls us to perseverance in order to stay steadfast in our radical choice for God, surmount attendant challenges and stay the course of goodness despite opposition. He encourages us to endure whatever challenges in the race of life and never give up as we grow in discipleship by constant cultivation of virtues and rooting out vices in our lives. He prays that God sends you assistance at the point of hopelessness and helplessness. May your cross always be your path to glory. Amen. He wishes us a blessed new week!
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.
Faith In God Who Keeps His Promises | Pastoral Visit to St Anthony's Parish Nkpor.
Amid human fragilities and systemic failures, the Father remains the God of faithfulness and love, who invites us to be confident, faithful and prepared to experience His glory, says Archbishop Valerian Okeke. He notes that with a deeper awareness of God's faithful love, we will diligently grow our faith and prepare to obtain the lasting treasures in our heavenly homeland by unwavering acts of faith and works of love. With faith as the foundation of our discipleship, we shall see the invisible, achieve the impossible, overcome challenges, stay steadfast and savour the heavenly banquet of blessings.He prays for a grace of solid faith & final perseverance in doing good to access the riches of God's glory.
2022 Priestly Ordination | Archdiocese of Onitsha
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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
"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".
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