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AHIARA DIOCESE WLCOMES AUXILIARY BISHOP – MGSR. NWOBI
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The people of Mbaise have received with joy the newly appointed auxiliary Bishop, Msgr. Simeon Okezuo Nwobi ahead of his Episcopal Ordination Tuesday 19th December, 2023 by the Archbishop of Owerri and the Metropolitan of Owerri Ecclesiae Province who is also the Ahiara Mbaise Apostolic Administrator, Most Rev. Dr. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji Archdiocese, Bishop Lucius Ugorji. Receiving the auxiliary bishop-elect to the Apostolic Administrator at Mater Ecclesiae Cathedral, Ahiara Mbaise, the Cahirman of the Episcopal Ordination and the Dean St. Cyril's Deanary Ahiazu Mbaise who also doubles as the Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church Ogbe Ahiara, Fr. Celestine Ekennia said it was a day of joy and Mbaise nation welcomes him wholeheartedly. He recalled that from childhood, the auxiliary bishop has shown great zeal in serving in God's vineyard and expressed gratitude that God has deemed it fit to elevate him. Speaking, the former Diocesan Administrator, Msgr. Theo Nwalo remarked that the diocese started like the mustard seed and glorify God that it has become a very big congregation. The traditional ruler of Nnarambia Ahiara and the cathedral landlord eze, Eze (Dr.) Pius Onyekwere said he could not hide his joy that the dream has come true in his time and that Mbaise is agog and set as a family for the ordination. On his part, the traditional ruler of Eziama Oparanadim, community of the Bishop-elect Nwobi, Eze Louis Nwokeke thanked God for the choice of his kinsman, pointing out that it was a Christmas gift to Mbaise nation. He reaffirmed that just as the name of the new bishop sounds - 'Okezuo,' he will carry all along without discrimination or segregation. The Superior-General, Daughters of Providence for the deaf and dumb, Sister Mary-Clara Chidnma Onyeoziri said God has been gracious to Mbaise in the choice of Nwobi whom she described as humble and unassuming. Appreciating the people and those who came from far and wide for the reception, the Bishop-elect, Msgr. Nwobi said he was overwhelmed by the honour done him and applauded the diocesan Apostolic Administrator, Archbishop Ugorji for his support and guidance. He exalted Most Rev. Wilfred and Fr. Henry O. for coming from far away to join in episcopal ordination and prayed God for his divine blessings and protection. The new bishop urged people of Mbaise to work with one heart and co-operate for peace, progress and sustainable development, reminding all that God is the refuge and stronghold of the faithful. The event which attracted priests, religious, laities, traditional rulers, community leaders, catholic solidarities and other faith based organisations' members observed a solemn moment as the new bishop to went in to pray at the tomb of the pioneer late bishop, His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Victor Chikwe. Meanwhile, as part of activities marking the Episcopal Ordination of the Auxiliary Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, the Novelty Football Match between Ahiara Diocesan Priests and Owerri Archdiocesan Priests at Sacred Heart Parish Nguru Centre has ended goalless just as gala night commenced immediately after at Mater Ecclesiae Ahiara Catholic Cathedral.
Anyanwu D.C. Ahiazu Mbaise LGA Sun-17-12-23.
















