By Chief Ingram Osigwe
The Catholic Bishop of Orlu Diocese, Imo state, His Lordship, the Most Rev. Dr Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma, will on Saturday, May 7, 2022, have an interactive session with members of his Diocese resident in Lagos.
A press statement from the Chairman of the interactive Committee, Kingsley Ekwem indicates that the event will be taking place at LILYGATE HOTEL, next to Divine Mercy Catholic Church Lekki phase 1.
About 130 guests are expected at the interactive session which will be chaired by His Royal Highness Eze Damian Emeka Obianigwe KSM, Ezeoha Obi of Isi Ihiteowerri and chairman Fano Shipping
Orlu Diocese, comprising 12 local government areas with a plethora of parishes, is one of the largest Catholic Dioceses in Nigeria.
The Diocese will be hosting the Catholic Bishops Conference (CBCN) this year. About 90 Bishops, press Corp, over 400 Priests, print and non-print media groups etc are expected to be in Orlu for about a week for the conference.
There are indications that His Lordship will use the opportunity of the visit to highlight some challenges facing the Diocese.
For example, there is an urgent need for renovations/equipping of the various Pastoral Centres in the Diocese and related needs where most of the guests arriving for the conference will be.
The iconic Cathedral Dome of the Diocese also needs renovation.
