CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ABAKALIKI GOLDEN JUBILEE: AMBASSADOR OGBUEWU COMMENDS CLERGYMEN

The former Minister of Culture and Tourism, Ambassador Frank Nchita Ogbuewu, has extolled the Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Most Rev. Dr Peter Nworie Chukwu, the Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. Dr Michael Nnachi Okoro, and other Men of God, whom God has been using to advance the Diocese, since it was carved out of Ogoja in 1973.

Ambassador Ogbuewu made the commendation on his message of Goodwill during the golden jubilee of the Canonical Erection of the Diocese, which took place at St Theresa Cathedral Abakaliki on Thursday. He expressed satisfaction on the roles of the Diocese in bringing light to the society of moral murkiness, and academic advancement, and as well, paid special tribute to the Pioneer Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. Thomas McGettrick, and other Clergymen who dedicated their lives for the promulgation of the gospel in the Diocese.

"Since the dioceses of Abakaliki was carved out of Ogoja in 1973, it has played a crucial role in bringing light to the society in moral murkiness and indeed, the roles it has played for moral and academic advancement of the society shall not be overemphasized. Let me sincerely commend our dear Bishop, Most Rev. Dr Peter Nworie Chukwu, the Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. Dr Michael Nnachi Okoro, and other Clergymen, whom God has been using to advance the Diocese. Let me also pay special tribute to Bishop Thomas McGettrick of the blessed memory, and other Priests who dedicated their lives for the promulgation of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in the diocese, and have gone to be with the Maker. May God continue to grant their souls eternal rest."

The former Minister prayed that God will continue to strengthen the Bishop, the Priests, and the entire Christendom of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, and also, for the diocese to continue to supersize to the glory of God.

The event attracted the presence of prominent personalities within and outside Ebonyi State, including the Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt Hon. Bldr Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, First Lady of the State, Chief Mrs Mary-Maudline Uzoamaka Nwifuru, Former Governor of the State, Chief Martin Nwanchor Elechi, the Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Moses Ije Odunwa, Catholic Bishops, Clergymen, Christendom of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, and many others.