Bishop Simeon Nwobi, CMF, confirmed as substantive bishop of Ahiara Diocese

Bishop Simeon Nwobi, CMF, confirmed as substantive bishop of Ahiara Diocese
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The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed His Lordship Most Rev. Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, CMF., hitherto titular Bishop of Rusgunie and Auxiliary to the Apostolic Administrator sede vacante of Ahiara as the substantive bishop of Ahiara Diocese [Nigeria] on May 3, 2024.

Bishop Nwobi, CMF was appointed Titular Bishop of Rusgunie and Auxiliary Bishop of the Apostolic Administrator sede vacante of Ahiara (Nigeria) on 14th October 2023 and received episcopal consecration on the following 19th December, 2023.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Most Rev. Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, CMF, was born on 25 March 1960 in Eziama Oparanadim Ekwereazu, in the Diocese of Ahiara. Upon joining the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretians), after his postulancy and novitiate experience, he studied Philosophy at the Claretian Institute of Philosophy Maryland, Nedeke, and later on undertook studies in Theology at Bigard Memorial Seminary in Enugu. He made his Perpetual Profession on 11 September 1988 and was ordained a priest on 21 July 1990 for his congregation.

Bishop Nwobi holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration from Enugu State University of Science and Technology in Enugu, a Licentiate in Missiology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the National Open University of Nigeria.

He has served in the following areas: Parish Priest at St. Anthony’s Parish Igbo-Ora (1990-1992); Bursar at Claretian Theology in Enugu (1992-1997); Director of the Spirituality Department at Claretian Institute of Philosophy Maryland, Nedeke (1999-2000); Professor at Bigard Memorial Seminary in Enugu (2000-2009); Prefect of Apostolate at the Claretian Provincial Curia in New Owerri (2005-2010); Parish Priest at St. Paul’s in Nekede (2006-2010); and Pastor at St. Paul’s Parish Umualum Nekede (2006-2010); Provincial Superior of the Claretian Missionaries [Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary] East Province (2010-2022).

Congratulations to him and to the entire people of Ahiara diocese and the Nigerian church.

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