Nigeria's Nsukka Diocese celebrates 25 years
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The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has commended the Diocese of Nssukka for building a solid Church that has transformed the lives and people of the area in their faith.This commendation was made by the Archbishop of Owerri in Nigeria, Anthony Obinna who spoke on behalf of the CBCN President, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama. Archbishop Obinna was speaking at Saint Theresa’s Cathedral, Nssukka during the Holy Mass to mark the Silver jubilee of the creation of the Diocese of Nssukka and the episcopal silver jubilee of its first Bishop, emeritus Bishop Francis Okobo.Speaking at the event, Archbishop Obinna underscored the fact that, “There is no doubt that this diocese has grown from a mustard seed-Church planted on rugged land to a fructifying and towering church, family of God, solidly rooting itself deep into the soul of the people and transforming its bio-cultural arteries with the good news of Christ. As we say congratulations for these ...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has commended the Diocese of Nssukka for building a solid Church that has transformed the lives and people of the area in their faith.
This commendation was made by the Archbishop of Owerri in Nigeria, Anthony Obinna who spoke on behalf of the CBCN President, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama. Archbishop Obinna was speaking at Saint Theresa’s Cathedral, Nssukka during the Holy Mass to mark the Silver jubilee of the creation of the Diocese of Nssukka and the episcopal silver jubilee of its first Bishop, emeritus Bishop Francis Okobo.
Speaking at the event, Archbishop Obinna underscored the fact that, “There is no doubt that this diocese has grown from a mustard seed-Church planted on rugged land to a fructifying and towering church, family of God, solidly rooting itself deep into the soul of the people and transforming its bio-cultural arteries with the good news of Christ. As we say congratulations for these 25 years - may the next 25 years bring God’s further blessings for the plentiful harvest in your work together,” he said.
Congratulating the Bishop emeritus of Nsukka, Francis Okobo, for attaining 25 years in the episcopate and 50 years in the priesthood, Archbishop Obinna described him as “a very loyal, competent servant of the Catholic Church. He commended him on the successes of his pastoral ministry and also on being a warm-hearted pastor endowed with an “explosive laughter,” Archbishop Obinna noted.
Archbishop Obinna further thanked the current Bishop of Nssukka Diocese, Godfrey Onah, the clergy, laity and religious of the diocese for putting up what he described as an outstanding celebration.
“The CBCN stands in deep appreciation for all your labour of love for the spread of God’s kingdom in Nsukka Diocese and Nigeria at large. Thank you for your special love and care. To Bishop Godfrey Onah and the entire clergy, laity and religious, thank you for putting up this outstanding celebration.” He concluded.
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