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MOST REV LUCIUS IWEJURU UGORJI

Archbishop of Owerri Metropolitan

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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.”

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The 114 years of Catholic Church in Owerri Ecclesiatical Province & the amazing fruits.

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Stay connected with our community through various upcoming events designed to enrich your faith and foster fellowship:

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Feb, 2026

Lent 2026

Owerri February 18, 2026-March 28, 2026
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Parishioners About Us

As a youth leader, I see firsthand how the Archdiocese invests in the spiritual growth of our young people. The programs and retreats have helped many youths deepen their relationship with Christ and find their purpose.

Ms. Jennifer Agbaku

Ms. Jennifer Agbaku

Nurturing Our Youth

Find Out Where and When We have Mass. We Hope to See You join us!

“Assumpta est Maria in coelum, gaudent angeli”

MESSAGE OF THE HOLY FATHER LEO XIV FOR LENT 2026. Theme: "Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion" Date: February 13, 2026 Introduction: A Time for Renewal Lent is a period where the Church invites us to center our lives on the mystery of God to renew our faith. This journey protects our hearts from being consumed by the anxieties and distractions of daily life. True conversion begins by welcoming the Word of God with a docile spirit, allowing it to transform us. It is an opportunity to heed the Lord’s voice and follow Christ on the road to Jerusalem toward his passion, death, and resurrection. The Importance of Listening. Listening is the primary way we demonstrate a desire for a relationship with others. Pope Leo XIV highlights that God himself is defined by listening, as seen when he heard the cry of his people in Egypt.
* A Call to Action. Listening to the Word in liturgy teaches us to listen to the "truth of reality". *Responding To Suffering: Scripture helps us recognize and respond to the cries of the anguished and the poor. *The Challenge: The condition of the poor is a "cry" that constantly challenges our societies, political systems, and the Church itself. Fasting: Preparing for the Word. Fasting is an ancient practice essential for conversion. By involving the body, it helps us identify our true "hungers" and orders our appetites toward justice rather than complacency. Click to read.