In Memoriam
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF AHIARA
Diocesan Secretariat
April 29, 2026
To all Priests, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT
With firm faith in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara announces the demise of Rev. Fr. Martinianus Chidi Chileke whose death occurred on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Fr. Martinianus Chileke, who was born on April 15, 1972, died at the age of 54. He was ordained a priest on August 7, 1999. He worked with dedication and commitment in various parishes within the Diocese, as well as serving as a missionary in Grenada and in the Diocese of San Bernardino, United States of America. His priestly ministry was truly remarkable, and he was known for his selfless and compassionate approach to addressing the needs of the people.
Until his death, he was resident at St. Patrick's Catholic Parish, Ekwerazu, Ahiazu Mbaise.
Funeral Arrangements
Condolence Visit to the Family of Fr. Chileke:
Monday, June 1, 2026
Vigil Mass:
Monday, June 8, 2026, at St. Patrick's Catholic Parish, Ekwerazu, Ahiazu Mbaise by 4:00 PM
Requiem Mass:
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Maria Mater Ecclesiae Cathedral, Ahiara Mbaise by 11:00 AM
Month's Mind:
Monday, June 22, 2026, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish, Lude, Ahiara, Ahiazu Mbaise by 10:00 AM
Kindly remember him in your daily prayers.
May his soul continue to rest in peace. Amen.
Signed:
Rev. Fr. Evaristus Mbata
Chancellor/Secretary
Catholic Diocese of Ahiara
Mother of the Church Villa, P.M.B. 205 Ogbe Ahiara Mbaise
Tel: +2348145414638
Email: ahidiocesecretariat@gmail.com
Website: ahiaracatholicdiocese.com
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