The event drew an impressive gathering of Church leaders, including His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze as chief celebrant, alongside other prominent figures such as His Eminence Peter Cardinal Okpaleke, Archbishop Valerian Okeke of Onitsha, the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, and dozens of bishops and priests over seventy five in total.
The Mass featured traditional elements like the blessing of statues of the twelve apostles and a grand procession that highlighted the cathedral's new status as a central place of worship for the diocese.
The cathedral, located in Okwuani, Nnewi, has been under construction for more than 13 years. It stands as one of the most impressive church buildings in Nigeria, blending striking architecture with rich interior artistry.
The dedication brought together a wide cross section of people, including Anambra State Governor Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, who attended and offered prayers for the cathedral to serve as a source of spiritual growth and hope for the faithfuls.
The cathedral, located in Okwuani, Nnewi, has been under construction for more than 13 years. It stands as one of the most impressive church buildings in Nigeria, blending striking architecture with rich interior artistry.
The dedication brought together a wide cross section of people, including Anambra State Governor Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, who attended and offered prayers for the cathedral to serve as a source of spiritual growth and hope for the faithfuls.
This new cathedral replaces earlier structures and fulfills a vision long held by the Nnewi Catholic community since the diocese was established in 2001. It now serves as the mother church for the diocese's many parishes and priests, symbolizing faith, perseverance, and communal devotion
Them don drag the bishop wetin no good because him no acknowledge Ifeanyi Ubah.
ReplyDeleteIt wouldn't be nice if they don't because late Sen. Ifeanyi was one of those who supported the cathedral building.
DeletePeople should allow the Bishop rest.
DeleteCongratulations to them. Very beautiful church .
ReplyDeleteWow! After so many years! They started building this cathedral since I was a child, now I am over 40. This was where I did my catechism. Congrats to them.
DeleteLol, Jewelu there's even a video to this where one knight was protesting cos Ifeanyo Uba's name was ommitted from among the names prayed for during the Mass. The knight said he's renouncing Christianity that what the 'church' did was evil. Shouting Ifeanyi ndo !!!
ReplyDeleteSame thing I read o. But someone responded that his name is included.
DeleteI had waited to see that post here but it hasn't surface. I think I will say the church didn't do right. Late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah single handedly built that cathedral 80% from the story we heard. He wasn't duly acknowledged. At least the Bishop would have elaborated his huge sacrifice and a minute silent would have been observed on his mention.
DeleteThe Bishop only mentioned him as one of the contributors. So wrong for someone who spent billions on 80% of the project.
This life just pray to stay alive. People actually move on so quick.
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How did Late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah make the billions he donated?
DeleteThat's why the church should be spiritually sensitive to who they collect money as offerings or donations fr
Acts 5 detailed what happened to Ananias and Sapphira, his wife
Magnificent building.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the Catholic faithfuls in Anambra state.
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Oh wow 😍 A beautiful Cathedral befitting for God's worship 👏
ReplyDeleteThat whole place looks heavenly 😊 May it bring glory to the name of God, amen.
Such a beautiful edifice❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteThis is HUGE 😲
ReplyDeleteVery huge,magnificent, beautiful,lovely,eye catching etc 🥰
DeleteHaving goosebumps reading this and seeing the pictures of the cathedral. It is a world standard edifice. The architectural design is too beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou're right dear, architecture is world standard 😍
DeleteWow! Congratulations to us oo👋👋
ReplyDeleteThe church is very close to my house
Is very large and beautiful 🥰
Awwww, that's nice 😁
DeleteMagnificent! ❤️
ReplyDeleteMagnificent and pleasing to the eye.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Anambrarians. I'll definitely attend mass there when I'm home.
ReplyDeleteTill then dear
DeleteGod leaves there oo, just attend ok😘
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ReplyDeleteWhat a Monumental Masterpiece
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