Diocesan Functionaries

A tribute to the priests, deacons, and faithful who have served the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe in official leadership roles — building and governing the local Church with dedication and fidelity.

Office of the

Chancellors

The Chancellor is the chief notary and archivist of the Diocese, responsible for maintaining official diocesan records, authenticating documents, and managing the diocesan secretariat and correspondence.

Chancellor

Very Rev. Msgr. Patrick Obike (Late)

1981 – 1982

Chancellor

Very Rev. Fr. Chanamma

1982 – 1985

Chancellor

Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Ikekamma

1985 – 1988

Chancellor

Very Rev. Fr. Charles Okorougo

1988 – 1996

Chancellor

Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Reginald Ejikeme

1996 – 1998

Chancellor

Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Patrick Ikekamma

1998 – 2003

Chancellor

Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Patrick Ugwaka

2003 – 2006

Chancellor

Very Rev. Fr. (Prof.) Simon O. Anyanwu

2006 – 2018

Chancellor

Very Rev. Fr. Chibuike Okeagu

2018 – 2023

Chancellor

Very Rev. Fr. Princewill Iwuanyanwu

2023 – 2025

Chancellor

Very Rev. Fr. Samuel Obinnaya Okoli

2025 – Present

Office of the

Financial Administrators

The Diocesan Financial Administrator (Econome) administers the temporal goods and financial resources of the Diocese under the Bishop's authority, ensuring proper stewardship, accountability, and transparency in all diocesan financial matters.

Financial Administrator

Rev. Fr. Livinus Iroh

2025 – Present

Maintaining This Record This page is an ongoing historical archive of all men and women who have held official roles in the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe. If you have information about a past or present functionary not listed here — including correct names, accurate dates of service, photographs, or biographical details — please contact the Diocesan Chancery so that the record can be updated.

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