Anthony Ewherido Ordained Bishop of Warri Diocese

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Anthony Ewherido Ordained Bishop of Warri Diocese

2023-02-13T10:21:02+01:00

By Church News

Most Rev. Anthony Ewherido has been ordained as the fifth Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Warri.He was ordained and installed as bishop at an episcopal ordination and installation ceremony held at the Holy Martyr of Uganda Minor Seminary in Effurun.Bishop Ewherido succeeded Most Rev. John Okeoghene Afareha, who retired last year at the age of 75.Bishop Afareha, in his handing over sermon, urged the new bishop to make Christ the centre of all his doings.He prayed to God to grant him the wisdom to steer his sheep in the ways of God, adding: “His Grace will abide by you as you assume the leadership of the church.”Responding, the new bishop thanked Pope Francis for deeming him fit to serve God in a higher capacity.He solicited the cooperation of all adherents in the journey to make the Catholic Church grow and spread in line with the expectation of the Pope.The event, which was attended by 12 Catholic Bishops from across the country, was also witnessed by dignitaries from across the globe.Bishop Anthony Ovayero Ewherido is the Bishop of the diocese. He is a Professor of Biblical theology and languages.The appointment has brought to an end wait and speculations over who would emerge Bishop with the retirement of Bishop John Okeoghene Afareha about seven months ago.Until his installation as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Warri, Reverend Ewherido was the Rector of Saints Peter and Paul Inter-Diocesan Major Seminary in Ibadan, Oyo State.After attending the minor seminary in Effurun, he completed his studies in philosophy and theology at the Saints Peter and Paul Major Seminary in Ibadan.He was subsequently awarded a doctorate in biblical studies at Saint John’s University and Fordham University in New York. He subsequently obtained a diploma at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome.ALSO READ Rev. Michael Ukpong Installed as 3rd Bishop of Umuahia Diocese