PERSONNEL PLACEMENT 2008/2009

I. DIOCESAN BISHOP
II. DIOCESAN CURIA
III. CHAPLAINCIES
IV. DEANS
V. PARISHES
VI. CHAPLAINCIES OF INSTITUTIONS
VII. SEMINARIES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
VIII. PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE
IX. PRIESTS ON MISSION
X. PRIESTS ON SPECIAL APPOINTMENT (IN VIEW OF FURTHER STUDIES/OTHER
XI. PRIESTS OF OTHER DIOCESES
XII. PRIEST-MEMBERS OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTES AND SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

I. Diocesan Bishop: Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke

II. Diocesan Curia: General Duties
1. Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia: Very Fr. Patrick Ezeobata
2. Episcopal Vicars for the Regions
i. Nnewi Region: Very Rev. Fr. Paul Onwughalu
ii. Ihiala Region: Very Rev. Fr. Hilary Muotoe
iii. Ozubulu Region: Very Rev. Fr. Felix Ibegbunam
iv. Amichi Region: Very Rev. Fr. Felix Nwagbo
3. Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy: Very Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah
4. Episcopal Vicar for the Religious: Very Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Edokwe, C.S.Sp
5. Chancellor and Diocesan Secretary: Very Rev. Fr. Donatus Ike
6. Associate Chancellor and Coordinator, Outreach Programmes: Rev. Fr. Celestine Okonkwor
7. Secretary to the Bishop and Master of Ceremonies: Fr. Stanley Nonso Anaedo
8. Confidential Secretary: Sr. Linda Nwabueze, MC
9. Financial Administrator: Fr. Ugochukwu Onuorah
10. Accounts Officer: Sr. Julie Agbakoba, MC
11. Judicial Vicar: Fr. Titus Nnabugwu
12. Diocesan Tribunal Office, Nnewi: Fr. Donald Chukwudolue
13. Interdiocesan Tribunal Defender of the Bond: Fr. Donald Chukwudolue
14. Director, Health Services: Fr. Simon Adigwe
15. Director, Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Committee: Fr. Patrick Orazulike
16. Coordinator, Human Development: Rev. Fr. Andrew Ejeajuonye
17. Coordinator for Caritas: Fr. Damian Obi
18. Director, Pontifical Mission Societies: Sr. Loretto Okoli, DDL
19. Coordinator, PMS/YOMM: Sr. Theresa Anosikwa,DDL
20. Coordinator, Holy Childhood Association: Sr. Petronilla Ibeziako, DDL
21. Director, Social Communications and Editor-in-chief of THE CHRISTIAN OUTLOOK: Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor
22. Deputy Director, Social Communications and Administrative
Editor, THE CHRISTIAN OUTLOOK: Fr. Michael Ngobili
23. Director, Evangelization and Catechetics: Fr. Fidelis Obiorah
24. Director of Vocations: Fr. George Oranekwu
25. Director, Educational Services: Fr. Peter Ezeani
26. Supervisors, Religious Education
(Secondary): Fr. Anselm Olua
(Primary): Sr. Endalene Mozie, IHM
27. Director, Lands and Building Matters: Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah
28. Deputy Director, Lands and Building Matters: Fr. Hilary Muotoe
29. Director of Liturgy: Fr. Stanley Nonso Anaedo
30. Director, Liturgical Music: Very Fr. Patrick Ezeobata
31. Deputy Director, Liturgical Music: Rev. Fr. Francis Nwosu/Fr. Augustine Obiagbaosogu
32. Director, Marian Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Gusiorah
33. Director, Marriage and the Family: Fr. Ferdinand Odigbo
34. Coordinator, Marriage and the Family: Rev. Sr. Benedict Egbulem, DDL
35. Coordinator of Ecumenism: Fr. Paul Onwughalu
36. Coordinator of Inter-Religious Dialogue and Inculturation: Fr. Fidelis Obiorah
37. Power to Absolve from Censures: The Vicar General, the Episcopal Vicars of the Regions, the Cathedral Administrator, Fr. Samuel Ekweokporo, C.S.Sp, Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah and Fr. Matthew Udegbunam.
38. Book Censors: Msgr. Hypolite Adigwe, Fr. Victor Ifeanyi, Fr. Patrick Ezeobata, Fr. Michael Onyekachukwu, Fr. Alphonsus Okonkwo, Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor, Fr. Damian Obi, Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, Fr. George Oranekwu and Fr. Celestine Okonkwor.
39. Cultural Matters: Rev. Frs. Alfred Edokobi, (Chairman), Fr. Alphonsus Okonkwor, Basil Anunobi, Felix Ibegbunam, Paul Onwughalu, Peter Uzonna Ezeani, Fidelis Obiorah and Martin Onwudiwe.
40. Peace and Reconciliation Council: Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah, Frs. Ignatius Obinwa, Paul Onwughalu, Peter Ezeani, Raphael Ezeogu, Peter Muojekwu and Fr. Benedict Anigbogu.
41. Opus Securitatis Committee: Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke, Fr. Raphael Ebedeagu (Chairman), Rev. Fr. Godwin Orji (Secretary), Fr. Patrick Anichebe Ezeobata, Fr. Michael Oruche, Fr. Augustine Ndukaji, Fr. Christopher Ezeimo, Fr. Felix Ibegbunam, and Fr. Martin Onwudiwe.
42. Legal Advisers: Dr. Joseph Ikenga-Metuh, Fr. Maurice Izunwa

III. CHAPLAINCIES
1. Chaplain, Laity Council: Fr. Hilary Muotoe
2. Chaplain, Catholic Men Organisation: Fr. Celestine Okonkwor
3. Chaplain, Catholic Women Organisation: Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor
4. Chaplain, Catholic Boys Organisation: Fr. Vincent Nnabude
5. Chaplain, Catholic Girls Organisation: Fr. Anthony Obele
6. Coordinating Chaplain, Catholic Youth Organisation: Fr. Peter Muojekwu
7. Associate Chaplains, Catholic Youth Organisation: Chaplains of Youth Organisations (CBO, CGO, MOD, YCS, CY Corpers) and Fr. David Hangeior
8. Regional Chaplains: Amichi Region, Fr. Linus Akuakor; Ihiala Region: Fr. Pius Ajuluchukwu, Nnewi Region: Fr. Michael Ngobili, Ozubulu Region: Fr. Gregory Ibeh
9. Chaplain, Holy Childhood Association: Fr. Benedict Anigbogu
10. Chaplain, Young Catholic Students: Fr. Anselm Olua
11. Assistant Chaplain, Young Catholic Students: Fr. Cletus Chukwuemeka
12. Chaplain, Catholic Youth Corpers: Fr. Peter Ezeani
13. Chaplain, Catholic Charismatic Renewal: Fr. Daniel Ileka
14. Chaplain, Bible Society: Fr. Jude Udemezue
15. Chaplain, Catholic Biblical Instructors Union: Fr. Fidelis Obiorah
14. Chaplain, MOD: Frs. Christopher Nwobi and Anselm Olua
16. Chaplain, Catholic Nurses’ Guild: Fr. Simon Adigwe
17. Chaplain, Apostleship of Prayer: Fr. Innocent Ejinkonye
18. Chaplain, Block Rosary Crusade: Fr. Innocent Ofiaeli
19. Chaplain, Legion of Mary: Fr. Felix-Mary Ndubisi
20. Chaplain, St. Anthony’s Guild: Fr. Anthony Mobi
21. Chaplain, St. Jude’s Society: Fr. Jude Ikeokwu
22. Chaplain, Blue Army: Fr. Aloysius Nzuko
23. Chaplain, Purgatorian Society: Fr. Alfred Edokobi
24. Chaplain, Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary: Rev. Fr. Richmond Ibenezi
25. Chaplain, Altar Knights Association: Fr. Remigius Ezeoke
26. Chaplain, Catholic Choirs Association: Very Fr. Patrick Ezeobata
27. Assistant Chaplain, Catholic Choirs Association: Fr. Augustine Obiagbosogu
28. Chaplain, St. Stephen’s Society: Fr. Luke Ibeh
29. Chaplain, Mary League: Fr. Cyril Orazulume
30. Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Nnewi Sub-council): Fr. Paul Onwughalu
31. Associate Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Nnewi Sub-council): Fr. Basil Anunobi
32. Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Ihiala Sub-council): Fr. Simon Adigwe
33. Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Okija Sub Council ): Fr. Felix Mary Ndubisi
34. Chaplain, Knight of St. Mulumba (Ebonesie Sub-Council): Fr. Vincent Nnabude
35. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Nnewi Commandery): Fr. Michael Onyekachukwu
36. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Ihiala Commandery): Rev. Fr. Basil Agba, CSSp
37. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Okija Commandery): Fr. Christian Eze
38. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Ozubulu Commandery): Fr. Felix Ibegbunam
36. Chaplain, Association of Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart: Fr. Godwin Orji
37. Chaplain, Divine Mercy Apostolate: Fr. Cajetan Obodozie
38. Chaplain, Madonna Mercy Family: Fr. Christian Eze
39. Chaplain, Maria Consolata Society: Fr. Raphael Madukwe
40. Chaplain, St. Vincent de Paul’s Society: Fr. Vincent Nnabude
41. Chaplain, Tansi Solidarity: Fr. Ignatius Uzondu
42. Chaplains, Public Association of Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth: Frs. Denis Ononuju, C.S.Sp and Fr. Romanus Ochemba C.S.Sp.
43. Chaplain, Public Association of the Missionary Sisters of Divine Mercy: Fr. Samuel Odajiri
44. Chaplain, Immaculate Heart Sisters Regionalate, Nnewi: Rev. Fr. Stanley Anaedo
45. Chaplain, St. Theresa’s Society: Fr. Anthony Obiamalu
46. Chaplain, Confraternity of the Miraculous Infant Jesus: Fr. Basil Umunnah
47. Chaplain, Apostleship of the Precious Blood: Fr. John Bosco Ofojua
48. Chaplain, Couples for Christ: Fr. Stanley Anaedo
49. Chaplains, Catholic Teachers Association: Frs. Peter Ezeani and Anselm Olua
50. Chaplain, Social Apostolate: Fr. Richard Mary Umeike

IV. DEANS
1. Uruagu Deanery - Rev. Fr. Augustine Ndukaji
2. Otolo Deanery - Rev. Fr. Raphael Ebedeagu
3. Amichi Deanery - Rev. Fr. Peter Muojekwu
4. Osumenyi Deanery - Rev. Fr. Jude Okwuelu
5. Ukpor Deanery - Rev. Fr. Damian Obi
6. Ozubulu Deanery - Rev. Fr. Solomon Ugochukwu
7. Oraifite Deanery - Rev. Fr. Cornelius Nwogwugwu, CM
8. Ihiala Deanery - Very Rev. Fr. Basil Agba, C.S.Sp
9. Okija Deanery - Rev. Fr. Felix-Mary Ndubisi
10. Orsumoghu Deanery - Rev. Fr. Godwin Orji

V. PARISHES

VI. CHAPLAINCIES OF INSTITUTIONS

1. St. Luke’s Chaplaincy, Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital and College of Health Sciences: Fr. Matthew Udegbunam and Fr. Vincent Ikelionwu
2. Madonna University Chaplaincy: Fr. Bernard Ngwoke
3. Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala: Rev. Fr. Samuel Ekweokporo, CSSp
4. Military Chaplaincy (Air Force): Fr. Francis Ofordum
5. Chaplain, Immaculate Heart Regional House, Nnewi: Fr. Stanley Anaedo
6. Chaplain, Maria Regina Comprehensive School, Nnewi: Very Rev. Fr. Celestine Okonkwo
7. Chaplain, Mercy Girls’ High School, Nnewi: Fr. Nathaniel Maduekwe
8. Chaplain, St. Michael’s Secondary School, Ozubulu: Fr. Joachim Umeigwilo

VII. SEMINARIES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

1. St. Paul’s Seminary, Ukpor
i. Fr. George Oranekwu (Rector)
ii. Fr. Benedict Anigbogu (Vice Rector)
iii. Fr. Francis Nwosu/Fr. Augustine Obiagbosogu
iv. Fr. Ephraim Chukwuma
v. Fr. Lawrence Ezike (Spiritual Director)
vi. Fr. Emeka Ibekwe

2. St. Gabriel’s Spiritual Year Seminary, Ozubulu
Fr. Ferdinand Odigbo Rector
Fr. Benedict Okolo Vice Rector
Fr. Peter Nwanekezie Bursar

3. State Education Commission, Nnewi Zone
Supervisor (Special Duties): Fr. Anselm Olua

4. Education Office
Secondary Schools: Fr. Peter Ezeani (Education Secretary)
Primary Schools: (Religious Education): Sr. Endaline Mozie, IHM

VIII. PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE

1. Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha
i. Fr. Victor Ifeanyi (Rector)
ii.. Fr. Anselm Oruche
iii. Fr. Dominic Anaeto (Sabbatical)
iv. Fr. Ignatius Obinwa (Sabbatical)

2. Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu
Fr. Aloysius Obiwulu

3. Onitsha Archdiocese
Fr. Titus Nnabugwu – Interdiocesan Tribunal, in Residence at St. Mary’s Parish, Inland Town, Onitsha

4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka - Lecturers
i. Fr. Michael Ifeagwazi (Lecturer)
ii. Fr. Hilary Achunike (Lecturer)
iii. Fr. Richard-Mary Umeike (Student)

5. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
Fr. Christopher I. Ejizu (Professor)

6. Catholic Institute of West Africa, Port Harcourt
i. Fr. John Ohaegbu
ii. Fr. Emmanuel Anagwo
iii. Fr. Godfrey Okoli
iv. Fr. Festus Emenike
v. Fr. Ernest Simple Okoli
vi. Fr. George Ezukwo
vii. Fr. Anselm Ughaerumba

7. University of Lagos
Fr. Cyriacus Okafor (Student)

8. Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria/PMS Abuja
Msgr. Hypolite Adigwe (National Director of PMS and Director of Department of Mission and Dialogue, CSN, Abuja Office)

9. Italy – Rome (Studies)
i. Fr. Anthony Ibegbunam
ii. Fr. Jude Ezike
iii. Fr. Anthony Akaeze

Italy- Sassari (Temporary Assignment)
Fr. Anselm Olisaeke (Archdiocese of Sassari)
Italy- Corridonia-Marche
Fr. Jude Umeh

11. United States of America
a. Under Various Titles
i. Fr. Anastasius Akpunonu
ii. Fr. Cyprian Iwuchukwu
iii. Fr. Emmanuel Okechukwu
iv. Fr. Livinus Uba
v. Fr. Pius Ilechukwu (Sabbatical)
vi. Fr. Anthony Izuorah
vii. Fr. Norbert Ezeh
viii. Fr. Benjamin Nwanonenyi

b. Students
i. Fr. Clement Okoye
ii. Fr. Theophilus Ebulueme
iii. Fr. Stephen Okeke
iv. Fr. Benjamin Uzuegbunam
v. Fr. Hyacinth Ikemelu
vi. Fr. Benedict Ezeoke
vii. Fr. Damian Umeokeke
viii. Fr. Christian Ohazulume
ix. Fr. Augustine Onyiloha
x. Fr. Joachim Adione
xi. Fr. Ernest Emeodi
xii. Fr. Benedict Enemuo
xiii. Fr. Ambrose Udoji
xi . Fr. Titus Ibe

10. Germany
i. Fr. Alexander Uzor (Muenchen)
ii. Fr. Edwin Nwabugwu (Freiburg/Muenster)
iii. Fr. Ignatius Obinwa

11. England
i. Fr. Geo-Ben Ezeani
ii. Fr. Livinus Ikwueke
iii. Fr. Peter Onwuka

12. Belgium (Students - University of Louvain)
i. Fr. Patrick Unaegbu
ii. Fr. Francis Oforka

14. Ireland (Temporary Assignment)
Fr. Peter Uzochukwu

15. Austria: Vienna
Fr. Ikenna Okafor (Student)
Austria-Linz
Fr. Moses Chukwujekwu (Temporary Assigment)

16. France – Paris (Students)
Fr. Vitalis Anehobi

18. Canada – Ottawa (Studies)
Fr. Peter Nwanekezie

IX. PRIESTS ON MISSION

a. Canada:
Diocese of Victoria
Fr. Clement Nwankwo
Archdiocese of Regina
Fr. Callistus Ibe

b. Sierra Leone: Diocese of Makeni
i. Fr. Michael Onuchukwu
ii. Fr. Francis Orah

c. Chad – Archdiocese of Ndjamena
i. Fr. Henry Chukwujekwu
ii. Fr. Benedict Anigbogu

X. PRIESTS ON SPECIAL APPOINTMENT (IN VIEW OF FURTHER STUDIES/OTHER ASSIGNMENTS)
i. Fr. Jude Umeh
ii. Fr. John Ejike
iii. Fr. Magnus Chukwu
iv. Fr. Linus Iloegesi
v. Fr. Francis Nwosu

XI. PRIESTS OF OTHER DIOCESES

1. Archdiocese of Onitsha:
Fr. Cornelius Ezeiloaku
Fr. Henry Ezeifedi

2. Diocese of Nsukka
Fr. Bernard Ngwoke (Madonna University, Okija)

3. Diocese of Okigwe
Fr. Reginald Nnamdi (Madonna University, Okija)

4. Diocese of Ponce, Puerto Rico –
Fr. Alphonsus Gusiorah
5. Diocese of Awka
Fr. Donatus Ike

XII. PRIEST-MEMBERS OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTES AND SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

1. Congregation of the Holy Spirit
a. Holy Ghost Juniorate, Ihiala
i. Fr. Fabian Adindu, C.S.Sp (Rector)
ii. Fr. Uche Hipolytus Iwuala, C.S.Sp (Vice Rector)
iii. Fr. Polycarp Maduabuchi C.S.Sp (Bursar)
iv. Fr. Anthony Emefu, C.S.Sp
v. Bro. Michael Adagbor (Staff)
vi. Timothy Akubueze, CSSp
vii. Fr. Gabriel Okonkwo, CSSp

b. St. Martin’s Parish, Ihiala
i. Fr. Basil Agba, C.S.Sp (Parish Priest)
ii. Fr. Hyacinth Edokwe, C.S.Sp (Parish Vicar)
iv. Fr. Maurice Ozor, CSSp
v. Fr. Cletus Aloh, CSSp
vi. Fr. Herbert Opara, C.S.Sp (Mission Appeal)

c. Spiritan Farm, Okija
i. Fr. Josephat Ezeanolue,C.S.Sp (Director)
ii. Fr. Livinus Udemba, C.S.Sp

d. St. Benedict’s Parish, Okija
Fr. Remigius Ndubisi, CSSp

e. Okija (With the Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth in formation)
i. Fr. Denis Ononuju, C.S.Sp
ii. Fr. Romanus Ochemba, C.S.Sp

f.. Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chaplaincy, Ihiala
Fr. Samuel Ekweokporo, CSSp (Chaplain)

g. St. Michael’s Parish, Ezinifite
Fr. George Akanigwo, C.S.Sp (Parish Priest)
Fr. Clement Emefo, CSSp

2. Vincentian Fathers, Oraifite
a. St. George’s Parish, Oraifite
i. Fr. Cornelius Nwogwugwu, CM (Parish Priest).
ii. Fr. Gabriel Okpala, CM, Superior of the Community, Supervising Principal, Mater Dei Secondary School and De Paul Boys College, Oraifite.
iii. Fr. Lazarus Iwueke, CM (Parish Vicar)

b. Vincentian Postulate, Oraifite
i. Fr. Jacob Ugwuoke, CM, Director of Postulancy
ii. Fr. Callistus Ajaero, CM, Manager of School for Deaf and Dumb

3. Claretians, Ichi- St. Patrick’s Parish, Ichi
i. Fr. Paul Okoli, CMF (Parish priest)
ii. Fr. Christopher Ikem Ogugua, CMF (Parish Vicar)

4. Missionary Society of St. Paul of Nigeria –St. Joseph’s Parish, Nnewi
i. Fr. Felix Elosi, MSP (Parish Priest)
ii. Fr. Cyriacus Offor, MSP (Parish Vicar)
iii. Fr. Godwin Nnadozie, MSP (Parish Vicar)
iv. Fr. Festus Ejiofor MSP (Coordinator of Promotions)

5. Vocationist Fathers – Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Nnewi
i. Fr. Reginald Chukwuegu, SVD (Parish Priest)
ii. Fr. Emmanuel Oparaocha, SDV (Parish Vicar)

6. Saviour Fathers and Brothers – Madonna University, Okija
Fr. Jude Nwokolo, SFB

Please note: This personnel placement comes into effect on 1st October 2008. Changes and adjustments are still possible before the day. Movement to the new places of ministry/residence will begin on that day and end on 7th October 2008. But in the meantime, you are to start your handover notes so that, once the movement begins, it will be hitch-free and fast. Once more, be careful, diligent and conscientious with your handover and accounts. Copies of the Handover notes with properly detailed inventory, duly signed by both the outgoing parish priest and the incoming one, will be submitted to the Episcopal Vicar of the Region, Vicar General, Chancellor and to the Bishop’s Office.