The diocese dates back to the Vicariate Apostolic of Owerri, which was created on February 12, 1948, when the Vicariate Apostolic of Onitsha-Owerri was split. On April 18, 1950, it was elevated to a diocese. On March 26, 1994, it became an Archdiocese.
Ordinaries:
Vicar Apostolic of Owerri (Latin Church)
Joseph Brendan Whelan, C.S.Sp. 12 Feb 1948 – 18 Apr 1950;
Bishops of Owerri (Roman rite)
Joseph Brendan Whelan, C.S.Sp. 18 Apr 1950 – 25 Jun 1970;
Mark Onwuha Unegbu 25 Jun 1970 – 1 Jul 1993
Anthony J.V. Obinna 1 Jul 1993 – 1993;
Metropolitan Archbishops of Owerri (Roman rite)
Anthony John Valentine Obinna 26 Mar 1994 – 6 Mar 2022;
Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji since 6 Mar 2022;
Suffragan Dioceses
- Aba
- Ahiara
- Okigwe
- Orlu
- Umuahia
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