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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Christ the King
The Solemnity of Christ the King Celebration at the Basilica.
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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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2020 Christmas Message
Be pleased to receive my Christmas Message, which I have called, dreaming of peace. Let us show goodwill today by dreaming of a better future, of a Nigeria filled with peace.
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.
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
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21st Feb.
Pastoral Visit to Mater Misericordia FGGC, Onitsha
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Pastoral Visit to St. Ignatius Parish, Odonjisi
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1ST SUNDAY OF LENT (YEAR B)
The Season of Lent is a period we get closer to God, bond with him and encounter him so as to enjoy His victory, vindication and exaltation, says the Archbishop, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke. He reminded us that, Christ was tortured and crucified but His innocence was vindicated and exalted. He finally encouraged us to follow the Lent with all the sacrifices and torture that accompany it with closeness to God so as to enjoy the blessings and empowerment of God.
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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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Follow the Divine Star - A CADO film (Diaconate Ordination 2021)
Watch the highlights Diaconate Ordination of Rev Anthony Odunze.Don't forget to click the subscribe button for more uplifting videos of the pastoral activities of His Grace, Archbishop Valerian Maduka Okeke. the Archbishop of Onitsha Archdiocese.
DREAMING OF PEACE | Christmas message 2020 | Archbishop Valerian Maduka Okeke
The Final day of the Special Family Rosary Prayer March | Onitsha Archdiocese
Kindly join the Final day of our Special Family Rosary Prayer March | Onitsha Archdiocese
Priestly and Diaconate Ordinations 2020
Priestly and Diaconate Ordinations 2020 | Onitsha Archdiocese
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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".