Bishop Mark’s Visit to Nigeria 

  –  Visit in pictures

In mid-August Bishop Mark accompanied by Fr Anthony Onuoha, parish priest of Newton Abbot, traveled to Nigeria to visit the Diocese of Orlu.

Below is a photo gallery of Bishop Mark’s visit, as I’m sure you’ll see the trip was truly action-packed and faith-filled.

Nigeria Visit Gallery - Click image to Scroll
Welcome Banner for Bishop Mark
Traditional Welcoming
Children Welcoming Bishop Mark
Bishop Mark and some of the “Welcomers” on his Arrival
Blessing of Bishop Mark by New Priests
During the Litany of the Saints
Laying of the Hands
The New Priests with Bishop Mark
Bishop Mark after the Altar Service
Bishop Blessing a child after a Altar Service
Blessing of Traditional Igbo Food
Bishop Mark meeting local Chief
Meeting Local Sick or House-bound Parshioners
Blessing the Sick
Meeting Bishop Augustine Ukwuoma, present Bishop of Orlu
Bishop Mark's Pastoral Visit
Meeting with Retired Bishop of Orlu, Bishop Gregory Ochiagha
Receiving Bishop Gregory's Blessing
Receiving Honour and given title "Our Brother of the Diaspora"
Bishop Mark with Fr Anthony Onuoha’s Mother and Father
Bishop Mark with some of Fr Anthony Onuoha’s family
Meeting some of the Local Clergy and Religious
Celebrating 1st Communion
Blessing 1st Communion Children
Group of 1st Communion Children
Drinking of the Palm wine with a Local Chief
Receiving the Chalice
Bishop Mark and Fr Victor at the Funeral of Fr Victor’s Father

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