Nnewi Diocese ordains 18 deacons

The Catholic Church in Nnewi Diocese ordained 18 deacons today being 17th December, 2016. The Cathedral was filled to the brim with catholics and non catholics coming from various parts of the country to witness this great occassion.
It started with a Holy Mass presided by His lordship Most Rev Hilary Odili Okeke. In his homily, he made it point clear that the ministry of priesthood is not an easy one rather one that demands prayer and steadfastness. He admonished the candidates to be committed and cultivate the habit of prayer.
At the end of the mass, each of the deacons was received by his people.