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Most Rev. Michael Kalu Ukpong has been installed as the new Catholic Bishop of the Umuahia Diocese in Abia State.
His installation followed the elevation of the former, His Lordship, Most Reverend Licus Ugorji, to the Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri, Imo State, to also replace Archbishop Anthony Obinna, whose retirement was accepted upon reaching the mandatory age limit of 75 years.
Ukpong, now the third bishop of Umuahia, was consecrated and installed on 2nd February 2023 in an event held at Mater Dei Cathedral, Umuahia, led by Pope Francis’ representative, His Grace Anthonio Guido Filipazzi, Papal Nuncio to Nigeria.
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Bishop Kalu Ukpong hails from the Amaekpu community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State and had his episcopal ordination (Auxillary Bishop) on 30th July 2020.
