Refusal an option for at least two reasons ----- Bishop Godfrey Onah.
They can expect, as they richly deserve in their Bishop, a leader for whom no minutia of a faithful's spiritual needs would be alien.
By Chidi Nkwopara
"First, as an Assistant Parish Priest, I never refused any assignments from my Parish Priest; when I was teaching in the Seminary, I never rejected any assignments given to me by the Rector; I have never disobeyed my Bishop nor turned down any of his assignments.
"I wasn't going to start now by saying no to the successor of Peter, the Pope. "Secondly, if, as a Christian and as a priest, I did not believe that God speaks to me through my ecclesiastical superiors, then I would have serious difficulties in discerning the will of God for me."
Considering the foregoing snippets of the profile of this highly accomplished pastor, teacher and leader, it is fair to surmise that the clergy, religious and the laity of Nsukka Diocese, understandably, may expect an engaging ministry.
They can expect, as they richly deserve in their Bishop, a leader for whom no minutia of a faithful's spiritual needs would be alien.
Here then is the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, a real Nigerian with nationalist credentials, a global citizen with global affiliations, affections and associations, yet with an authentic and well-honed African ancestry: Godfrey Igwebuike Onah.
A lot of people have already resolved to Let us rise, as a people, to follow this humble labourer in the Lord's vineyard, as he leads the faithful to a refreshing journey of faith. Saturday Vanguard wishes Bishop Onah many years of success and abiding joy in his apostolate. (Tomorrow In Saturday Vanguard).
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