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One thing I ask of the Lord. This I long to dwell in the house of the Lord,
all the days of my
life.
One thing I ask of the Lord. This I long to dwell in the house of the Lord,
all the days of my
life.
The official opening ceremony of Madonna Hospital Accident and Emergency extension took place on Wednesday 13th August, 2025 by 4pm. His Lordship Most Rev. Michael Kalu Ukpong blesed the magnificient edifice. He was accompanied by the Very Rev. Fr. Chukwudi Anya (The Vicar General), Very Rev. Fr. Henry Maduka (Diocesan Chancellor), Fr. Emmanuel Nji ( The Hospital Administrator), host of priests, religious, hospital staffs, friends and well wishers.
In his address, Fr. Emma Nji thanked the good Lord for the copletion of the hospital extention which was started in 2019 by Fr. Christian Anokwuru, the administrator then. He said that Madonna hospital is growing and is counted as one of the best private owned hospitals in the state.
Fr. Christian Anokwuru (The Diocesan Health Coordinator and Provost of MACOTHECH) also in his own address expressed his joy in seeing the completion of a project that was his brainchild. He said that the extension was started during the COVID 19 period, when the hospital lacked enough space to accommodate her patients. he thanked his Lordship for his fatherly support and Fr. Emma Nji for his unflinching effort that has helped to bring Madonna Hospital to the limelight. He encouraged the hospital management and staff to keep carrying their duty deligently, because the hospital still has many potentials to explore.
Among other dignitries that spoke were His Royal Highness Eze P.K. Ukaegbu (The traditional ruler of Afaraukwu), Dr. Sir. John Ofoedu (The Madonna Board Chairman) and the Vicar general who thanked all for their effort and enjoined all to keep making Madonna Hospital a better place to help carry out the Missionary service of Christ in healing the sick.
There were choir cantata and cultural displays by the staffs of Madonna hospital.
Date: 2026-08-09 - 2026-08-15
From The Chancery Dear Brothers, happy weekend! You would recall that during the last Bishop's/Priests' Meeting, the Bishop directed that the entire diocese of Umuahia should be observing a one week prayer for *Peace* in Igbo land. I am happy to inform you that, following the directive of His Lordship, the seven days prayers will begin on the 9th of August, and end on the solemnity of Our Lady's Assumption (15th of August), 2026. Take note of the following, please: 1) Take time to explain to your parishioners about the importance of the one week of prayers. 2) Draw their attention to the fact that this is directed by the Bishop himself. 3) Remember that it is a daily evening program. 4) The color to wear is black. 5) The day begins with Rosary procession and concludes with holy Mass. 6) All are advised to make sacrifices during those days. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the program. Thanks for your usual understanding and positive cooperation. Rev Henry Maduka
The Diocese of Umuahia was erected on June 23, 1958 with Most Rev. Anthony Gogo Nwaedo C.S.Sp. as its first Bishop and Most Rev Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji as the second Bishop. The diocese was carved out from the then Diocese of Owerri. Since its inception, two other dioceses: Okigwe (1981) and Aba (1990) have been excised from it. Its present area of about 2,460.40km2 spans six Local Government Areas: Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Ikwuano, Bende, Ohafia and Arochukwu.
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