“Welcome to Owerri Catholic Archdiocese.”
A warm welcome to Maria Assumpta Cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop of Owerri and the Mother Church for Roman Catholics in Owerri and environs. For over a hundred years countless Christians and visitors of every faith and none have crossed the threshold of this holy place, sensing the presence of God and filling it with prayer and contemplation.
His Grace Most Rev Anthony J.V. Obinna
Archbishop Emeritus.
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1st Sunday of Advent Year B
1st Reading: Is. 63: 16b-17; 64:1.3b-8; 2nd Reading: 1Cor. 1:3-9; Gospel: Mk: 13:33-37
This Advent Season leading us into the New Year 2024 summons us to continue our salvation journey in Christ. It entails steadfastness in the will and way of God. It entails repentance of our sins and persistence in the way of righteousness. As long as we wait prayerfully and patiently for the Lord He will give us the gifts we need to succeed in our journey. The uncertain time of Our Lord’s return should keep us ever busy and alert.
Most Rev Anthony J.V. Obinna, Archbishop Emeritus (Owerri Archdiocese).
Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Nigeria 2nd Plenary 2023
Read full text of the Communique issued after the conference
*Sunday Homily – From Priests Click to read & reflect, 1st Sunday of Advent“
Proposed Maria Assumpta University, Owerri ) click to read
“I will not offer to the Lord my God sacrifices
that have cost me nothing.”
— 2 Samuel 24:24

Synod Synthesis Report Published, Click to read
***Breaking News: The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed an Auxiliary Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara.
Pope prays for peace in Israel and Palestine: ‘Every war is a defeat!’
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
FOR WORLD MISSION DAY 2023
Remember to say at least 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be to the Father, for the Pope’s intention.
Synod on Synodality 2021 – 2023
Click to view and read Synod Synthesis Report
XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops – 21st October 2023
The Church Signs and Symbols
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OUR MASSES
WEEKDAYS MASS
Every Day of the week at 6am, 12noon, 6pm
SUNDAY MASS
Every Sunday 6am, 7.30am, 9.30am, 6pm.
Sunday Mass
You shall serve the Lord with all your heart with all your soul and with your mind.
CONFESSION SATURDAY
Every Saturday 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
I REJOICED WHEN I HEARD THEM SAY, LET US GO TO GOD’S HOUSE
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