Pope Francis Appoints Most Rev. Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, C.m.f. As Substantive Bishop Of Ahiara Diocese
The Holy Father has appointed as Bishop of the Diocese of Ahiara (Nigeria) H.E. Monsignor Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, C.M.F., currently titular Bishop of Rusgunie and Auxiliary to the Apostolic Administrator sede vacante of Ahiara.
Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, C.M.F., was born on 25 March 1960 in Eziama Oparanadim Ekwereazu, in the Diocese of Ahiara. After entering the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretians), he undertook the studies of Philosophy at the Claretian Institute of Philosophy Maryland, Nedeke, and, subsequently, of Theology at the 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.
He obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology in Enugu, a Licentiate in Missiology from the Pontifical Gregorian University of Rome and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the National Open University of Nigeria.
Pope Francis Appoints Nwobi Substantive Bishop For Ahiara Diocese
