He is the first person in West Africa and the first African Priest to be beatified.
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Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity
Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity where everyone is welcomed
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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 canonized
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His Grace receiving Papal Blessing
His Grace receiving Papal Blessing at the Vatican
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Priestly Ordination
2018 1st Group Priestly Ordination by His Grace
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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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Regina Pacis Model School, Onitsha
Team Save A Soul-Technovation Challenge 2018 in USA won by Regina Pacis, Onitsha Archdiocese
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Priestly Ordination
2018 2nd Group Priestly Ordination by Bishop Denis Isizoh
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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
Welcome to our website
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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Christmas Message 2018
The Christmas message of this year is taken from the prophesy of Zephaniah (3:14-18).
2018 Priestly Ordination
The first and the second batches of the Eighteen New Onitsha Archdiocesan Priests were ordained on the 14th and the 21st days of July, 2018 at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha.
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
Starting out at St. Anthony's Catholic School, Umudioka, and St. Gabriel's Catholic School, Ifitedunu and then followed up with a secondary education at Christ the King College, Onitsha (1967).
Recent/Upcoming Events
17th Feb.
Pastoral Visit to St. Jerome's Parish, Obosi.
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See Details3rd March.
Dedications of St. Gabriel's, Umunachi & St. Joseph's, Awka-Etiti.
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See Details6th March.
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PICTURES OF CARDINAL FRANCIS ARINZE'S 60TH PRIESTLY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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5TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY SEASON (YEAR C)
In humble acknowledgment of our limitations and inadequacies God strengthens us, fills our emptiness, enriches our poverty and accomplishes in us things considered impossible says the Archbishop, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke. He exhorts us to trust in God's grace and its indispensable part in our lives, and prays that you may ever be a visible testimony of God's Blessings. May God grant us a free, fair and credible elections. Amen!.
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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-"To those who suffer, God does not provide arguments which explain everything; rather, his response is that of an accompanying presence, a history of goodness which touches every story of suffering and opens up a ray of light." - Pope Francis "Lumen Fidei,".
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