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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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.
Feast of All Hallows'
Solemnity of All Saints at All Hallows' Seminary, Onitsha
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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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All Souls
Commemoration of All Souls at the Graveyard of the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity.
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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 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.
Our Hallow and Star
Behold the first West African and the first African Priest to be beatified. Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi is from Aguleri in our Archdiocese. Do you wish 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.
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22nd Nov.
Pastoral Visit to Christ the King's College, Onitsha
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See Details29th Nov.
Pastoral Visits: St. Mary’s, Awada/St. Mark's, Umueri.
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See Details6th Dec.
Pastoral Visits: St. Mary’s Inland Town/St. Peter's, Ojoto.
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LATEST UPDATE
1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR B)
Advent is a period of staying awake and being prepared through our good deeds for the coming of Christ who is the Saviour of the world, says the Archbishop, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke. He reminds us that we are called to be alert, and be awake by doing what we are supposed to do, so that when God comes, we will not be taken unawares. He finally admonishes us to live in faith, work in hope and continue our life in love.
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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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The 12th day of the Special Family Rosary Prayer March | Onitsha Archdiocese
The 12th day of the Special Family Rosary Prayer March | Onitsha Archdiocese
The 11th day of the Special Family Rosary Prayer March | Onitsha Archdiocese
The 11th day of the Special Family Rosary Prayer March | Onitsha Archdiocese
The 10th day of the Special Family Rosary Prayer March | Onitsha Archdiocese
The 10th day of the Special Family Rosary Prayer March | Onitsha Archdiocese
The 9th day of the Special Family Rosary Prayer March | Onitsha Archdiocese
One Month Special Family Rosary Prayer, from 22 November - 22 December in gratitude to God for keeping us alive, for peace, and for more blessings in the coming year.
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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".