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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Holy Childhood Association
The Archdiocese celebrates the Holy Childhood Association Day with the Children.
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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Visit to Ochanja Victim
Onitsha Archdiocesan Priests on a solidariy visit to Ochanja Market Fire-outbeak victims.
Holy Family Youth Village
10th Anniversary of Holy Family Youth Village, Amansea-Awka.
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All Hallows
The Archbishop, Bishop Denis and other Priests at the Blessing/Opening of All Hallows' Sports facilities.
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Christ the King's Ceremony at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity Square.
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The Foundation Laying Ceremony of the Proposed Shanahan University.
The Foundation Laying Stone Ceremony of the Proposed Shanahan University.
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 Christmas Message
As we celebrate this particular Christmas, you are invited to reflect on be Joy to the world, be joy to your neighbourhood, be the joy people are yearning for. Be the part of peace which people are yearning for but unwilling to give.
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.
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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
16th Feb.
Pastoral Visits to Holy Spirit, Obosi/St Anthony's, Ifite-Ogwari.
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See Details23rd Feb.
Dedication of St. Charles Borromeo, Onitsha/Pastoral Visit to Umuenwelum.
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See Details26th Feb.
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6TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (YEAR A)
In Obeying God's laws, we not only make a choice for life over death but also attract the blessings of God who created us with freewill, says the Archbishop, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke. He noted that true wisdom lies neither in hypocrisy nor in spiritual mediocrity but in sincere understanding of the spirit of God's law rooted in love. He prays God to guide you in the part of right choices and also that you may be greatly favoured this week, Amen!
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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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THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE IS BEATITUDE | ARCHBISHOP VALERIAN OKEKE 18TH ANNIVERSARY OF EPISCOPACY
FEAST OF BLESSED CYPRIAN MICHAEL IWENE TANSI | ONITSHA ARCHDIOCESE
On Monday the 20th day of January, we gathered at the Blessed Michael Cyprian Iwene Tansi Central Shrine, Aguleri to honor our Brother, Blessed Iwene Tansi. Watch the highlights of the event
FUNERAL RITES OF FR PIUS UCHENNA UKOR | Archdiocese of Onitsha
WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FUNERAL OF FR PIUS UCHENNA UKOR WHO WAS LAID TO REST ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY 2020 @ THE BASILICA OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY, ONITSHA. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE. AMEN
DEDICATION OF ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH INLAND TOWN, ONITSHA | Archbishop Valerian M. Okeke
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I am grateful to God today, for the Dedication of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Inland Town-Onitsha, which was successfully erected by Sir Francis Okey Anyakwo. The Dedication of a Church is a special prayer and special event, and as we consecrate and totally hand over this Church to God today, I thank Sir Anyakwo’s family and I pray for more personal blessings of God on him and his family, and all who assisted in the realization of this project. And may all who participated in this dedication today have their prayers and great desires answered by God, through Christ Our Lord. - Archbishop Valerian M. Okeke
DIACONATE ORDINATION 2019 | Archdiocese of Onitsha
Watch the highlights of the Diaconate Ordination of the Archdiocese of Onitsha held on the 21st day of December 2019
BE JOY TO THE WORLD | 2019 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE OF ARCHBISHOP VALERIAN M. OKEKE
Watch the Christmas Message of the Archbishop of Onitsha Archdiocese Given in Onitsha, at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, on the 15th day of December 2019.
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PASTORAL VISIT TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOSPITAL & MATERNITY AWKA-ETITI | 2019
The Archbishop celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving with the Management, Staff and good people of Awka-Etiti to thank God for a Successful Year.
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PASTORAL VISIT TO ST MARY'S PARISH 2019 | ARCHBISHOP VALERIAN M. OKEKE
On Sunday 08 / 12 / 2019 The Archbishop visited St Mary's Parish Inland Town Onitsha
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below is a summary of his Homily
we celebrate the 2nd Sunday in Advent. Advent is a time of hope and the Lord has given us a message of hope and the call for reconciliation. Today we are being called to welcome Christ through welcoming one another. The vision of a new humanity of peace, a new paradise will be achieved through outreach to reconciliation in order to welcome Jesus which is the purpose of advent. I also thank St. Mary’s Parish, Inland town, Onitsha who received me well on my pastoral visit to the Parish today. I pray God to bless you all.
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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".