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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.

Strengthen Your Understanding of God's Word Through Fun & Challenging Quizzes!

Test Your Knowledge & Grow in Faith!

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Our Events

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

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Our Worship with Sacred Music

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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”

Divine Mercy : Reflection

Divine Mercy is central to the Christian faith, symbolising God’s boundless love for a broken humanity. On Divine Mercy Sunday, the Church reminds us that God tirelessly forgives, heals, and restores those who come to Him with faith. This celebration offers hope in a world often marked by fear and despair, showing that no one is beyond God’s compassion.

The devotion spread through Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, who recorded Christ’s message to honour mercy, especially on the Sunday after Easter. Pope Saint John Paul II later established this feast, emphasising that God’s mercy is greater than our sins.

The day includes prayers, Mass, confession, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, expressing trust in God’s grace. The image of Jesus with rays of light symbolises grace flowing from His heart. At three o’clock, the Hour of Mercy, Christians remember Christ’s Passion and seek mercy for all.

Divine Mercy is not just received but lived, encouraging forgiveness, kindness, patience, and care for those in need. It calls believers to show God’s compassion in all areas of life. This feast offers comfort to sinners and challenges all to reflect God’s mercy in their actions, with the enduring message: Jesus, I trust in You.