Gregory Ochiagha
Gregory Obinna Ochiagha (31 August 1931 – 29 December 2020) was a Nigerian Roman Catholic bishop. He was the first Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu, a position he held until he retired in 2008 and handed over to Bishop Augustine T. Ukwuoma his successor.[1]
Gregory Obinna Ochiagha | |
|---|---|
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu |
| See | Holy See |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 31st July 1960 |
| Consecration | 6th January 1981 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1931 Nigeria |
| Died | December 29, 2020 (aged 89) Nigeria |
| Buried | 12th January 2021 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Denomination | Christianity |
Life and career
Ochiagha was born in Nigeria and was ordained to the priesthood on July 31, 1960.[2] He served in various Catholic parishes and institutions for several years as a priest. He served as the first Rector of St. Joseph Major, Seminary, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Ochiagha was ordained a bishop in Rome on January 6, 1981 and was thereafter appointed as the first bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Nigeria. He served in that capacity until 2008 when he retired and handed over to Bishop Augustine T Ukwuoma who is the current bishop of the diocese.[3]
Death and burial
Ochiagha died on December 29, 2020 at a ripe age of 89. He was buried on January 12, 2021 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Orlu, Nigeria, a magnificent edifice he built while serving as the bishop of Orlu diocese.[4][5]
See also
References
- "Presidency condoles with Catholics over Ochiagha's demise". guardian.ng. 11 January 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- Emeka Omeihe,"Tale of three bishops". thenationonlineng.net. 11 January 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- Diocese of Orlu
- Deji Elumoye,"Buhari Mourns Catholic Bishop". thisdaylive.com. 11 January 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- "Buhari, Uzodimma laud Bishop Ochiagha as he is buried". encomium.ng. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2021.