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Vocationews VOL. 7 NO. 2 APRIL 1997 - OCTOBER 1997

THE PLACE OF DEATH IN THE LIFE OF A PRIEST.

(By Rev. Fr. Anthony Iroh)

_{Perhaps you have been} confronted with the embarrassing question : Do priests die? Sometimes and somehow, we may be too filled with our priestly self-consciousness that we forget certain very fundamental issues. We must die just one day. Each year at the fathers' annual retreat we read out a list of priests who have died. Each year more names are added to that list. It occurred to me that most of these priest are very young priests, some barely one year old as priests. Again, many of them die unexpectedly mostly in one form of accident or the other but most especially in road accidents. The nature of these deaths and the type of people involved would certainly move any priest within our region to think more seriously about death.

We can recall the death of some of these our friends and the circumstances surrounding them: Fr. Paul Ahucaogu died at a very prime age. Rev. Fr. Lazarus Emezue and Fr. Joseph Kalu died before they turned thirty. Fr Theadeaus Ihejiofor of Orlu died in 1991 - he was my lecturer in the seminary and war barely 50 years. Rev. Fr. Ogamba died in 1985, two years after ordination (motor accident), Fr. Christopher Nwadike died in 1992 - five months after ordination. Fr. Polycarp Okpara died in his sleep in 1996 - he was young. Fr. Patrick Madu, a vibrant preacher, drowned on his way to Lagos in 1996. The list is endless. I have come to appreciate one thing : Although the idea of death, especially for young priests is something frightful, death is a reality and indeed a welcome a companion for priests. As the gateway for what we stand for we should live from its imposing consciousness. Death always visits the priest and as such every priest should be prepared. Death should be a second nature to the priest. It should come to him naturally as something he is familiar with all through his life as a priest.

The dignity of a priest's life should extend to death. This is important because, it seems that some priests exclude the reality of death from their lives: Priests have been seen dying embarrassing death, at embarrassing places, under embarrassing situations. Priests are conventionally looked upon as too busy a people by majority, and too idle a people by minority. Whatever is the case, death should always finds us positively engaged. We should not be found preparing others for death but are ourselves unprepared. When a young priest dies, people often lament such a death. The feeling is that he hasn't done the work for which he was ordained. However the place of death in the life of a priest is such that death decides when a person has done the work for which he was ordained. The death of a young priest is often a lesson or a signal to many. It signifies that death always find you incomplete in achievement, in the process of realisation of your potentialities. So a thoughtful priest should always do what he is supposed to do knowing that every task well done could be a completed task for the kingdom of God. The question should always be: Is this task I am performing good enough as my last? Am I now prepared for death? It is necessary to point out that we die as we lived! A well prepared life is a well prepared death. How does a priest prepare for death? Within our context two important forms of preparations should be highlighted: spiritual and physical preparation.

Spiritual Preparation for death in the life of a priest:

This is the most important preparation required of any person and most especially of the priest. The priest must always do examination of conscience, he must purge away every sin and keep himself ever ready for the ordeal of death. Every mountain of sin should be lowered down and levelled. One should not wait till the moment of death to sell the affairs of his conscience. "When sudden calamity shall fall on you... then shall they call upon me, and I will not hear: they shall eat the fruit if their own way: so says the Lord (cf. Prov 1:27,31). Some priests stay for two months, 6 months, a year without going to confession. Yes, they have grown used to sin. They are so deceived by their state as priest that they grow cold to God's graces. Some see no need for confession or making effort to change because their habitual sins have been changed into a second nature. For such priests preparations for death become paradoxical because they are already dead. Another spiritual preparation for death is dedication of our priestly mission. The ministry of the priest can never be separated from the priestly spirituality. A priest who dedicates himself to his work will find little or no time for unnecessary distractions, his entire life will be that of self-giving in service which culminates in the total and final self giving to God in death. As such a priest who does what he should do as a priest is continually preparing himself for death.

A very important, if not the most important spiritual preparation for death for a priest is avoidance of habitual sin. According to St. John Chrystosom, "habit is a merciless thing, it forces men, sometimes even against their will, to the commission of unlawful acts." And St. Augustine pointed out that when no resistance is made to a bad habit it becomes a necessity and it becomes a nature that has been nurtured. According to St. Anselm, "habitual sinners are like birds tied to a string, the devil allows them to fly but when he wants, he drags them to the earth again". St. Bernardine says, some continue to sin even without occasion. When a priest is habitually in sin of one kind or another, preparation for death becomes difficult, almost impossible and his state becomes pitiable.

Another spiritual preparation for death in the life of a priest is constancy in prayer. Prayer is a communion and dialogue with God. A priest's life should be drenched in and with prayer. Prayer sends message of our eagerness and interest to be near God and thus shows a sign of our preparedness to meet him after death. It then becomes a constant preparation for death. More so, a priest's life should be modulated in prayer in season and out of season. He should eat, move, sleep, laugh and have his being lived out in prayer.

Physically a priest prepares for death by living always in the awareness of it. And being ready to accept it whenever and howsoever it comes. A priest prepares for death physically by periodic settlement of the account of his service to the people of God he is working with. He knows that death is always at the corner and shouldn't be allowed to ambush him, so he keeps ready and regular account of his stewardship in view of death so that his eventual death will be orderly. Some priests die disorderly, even their very death confirms their disorderly nature because it adds a permanent disorderliness to already disordered mission.

We should face facts at this level of our history. A priest's death should never constitute an occasion of conflict. Facts have shown that many priests these days are not poor fishermen, with old nets to dispose of. Many priests these days are not after the work for which they were called, but the work for which they sought ordination. Priest have duplexes they let out, shops they let out, bungalows their family members live on hire, cars they hire out on commercial basis, cars they keep or even sale on deal, priest have private schools, priests have lands they bought for themselves etc. There should be order in all these areas, perhaps by having a legally valid will.

The highest will one can make is to realise that he has been willed first to God whole and entire and anything he has as a priest is for the service of the people of God. Any property not helping in doing this work directly and indirectly is not of the priest and should be disposed of while alive and the proceeds converted to the service of the gospel. (Curled from Rev. Fr. Anthony Iroh's Talk to Fathers of Aba diocese on their monthly recollections of December 7, 1996)

ST. MARY'S PROPAEDEUTIC SEMINARY, AZUMINI

_The 1996/97 set of the Propaedeutic Spiritual Year Seminary, Azumini, has since been invested in the holy soutans. The occasion which took place on the 9th of December, 1996, involved a total of 16 seminarians, comprising both diocesan seminarians and Emmanuelites. The seminarians received their soutans from the bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. V. V. Ezeonyia himself who admonished them not to have mixed motives in their longing for priesthood. He warned them to guard against the spirit of the world especially being too materialistic - the motive which according to him has led many priests astray. He was assisted at the occasion by the Rector, Rev. Fr. Stan Achoromadu and the Vocations Director, Rev. Fr. Innocent I. Asouzu. Friends and relatives of the seminarians witnessed the joyous occasion.

Life for the seminarians after their investiture has been characterized by intensive spiritual training, academic activities, manual labour and games. They are grateful for the opportunities given them to be groomed not only in spiritual theology but also in other relevant academic disciplines. Mr. Stephen Chilaka does his best to teach them music and practical liturgy. In a send-off organised for one of their formators, Rev. Fr. John Vianney Ijeoma, they expressed their gratitude to him for his efforts to look after them as a brother and presented him gifts. Fr. John Vianney has since left the seminary for U.S.A. His position as bursar and parish priest of St. Mary's Azumini has been occupied by Rev. Fr. Lawrence Argochukwu. They are thankful to the Vocations Director Rev. Fr. Dr. Innocent I. Asouzu , concerning his regular visit and words of encouragement to them .

NEWS FROM ANNUNCIATION SEMINARY, AMAUDARA

_The staff and students successfully hosted the annual retreat of Aba diocesan priests from February 24 - 28, 1997. The fathers were greeted to a very ordered and neat compound which contributed to their spiritual up-liftment during the retreat. With the completion of the father's house of over 18 rooms, many priests were able to be housed in self-contained rooms. The rector and his team expressed their joy and gratitude to His Lordship for providing them with the wonderful house. He is of the opinion that His Lordship's call to mobilise in his pastoral letter of 1995 is taking very visible shape in the seminary. The bursar spoke in the same vain when he pointed out that the old father's house would be converted to offices as soon as they find philanthropists to foot the bill of the reconstruction estimated at between N25,000 - N30,000. He hinted that the spirit of self-help is being vigorously pursued in the seminary and that a house serving as barbing saloon and bookshop for seminarians has been erected. Among the projects at hand is the conversion of the old Rector's office to a seminary library. The bursar emphasised their wish to enhance the sense of aesthetics in the seminarians. According to him a man who cannot appreciate beauty and order can hardly appreciate the wonders of creation. Towards this end the seminary refectory is receiving a face-lift.

1996 APOSTOLIC WORK REPORT CONTINUES:

_I did my inter-diocesan apostolic work in Ahiara Diocese from 3rd July to 14th August , 1996. I worked in Holy Ghost Parish Uvuru and was deployed in the following three stations in turn; St. Theresa's Oghor-Uvuru, Immaculate Heart Umukohie- Uvuru, Sacred Heart Ndigbo- Uvuru. We conducted a census of the faithful as directed by the Diocese. Other activities included daily Morning Prayers, Block Rosary Crusade Meetings and Retreat for candidates for the sacrament of Confirmation which they received on the 28th of July, 1996. His Lordship, Rt. Rev. Dr. V. A. Chikwe officiated. There were visitations to both the sick, aged and bereaved members. (Austine C. Nwankpa, Inter-diocesan apostolic work in Ahiara diocese.).

I worked at St. Micheal's Catholic station Amapu na Umeji and St. Columban's Catholic station Umunba, all in Obuzor Parish. I arrived at the first station on the 3rd of July 1996 and ended on the 24th of July 1996. At Umumba station also, I worked for 3 weeks from the 25th of July to the 13th of August, 1996. My arrival was very much received at both stations. People and families of these two stations showed me much concern. They treated me well because of their deep love and concern for seminarians. These stations are well known for their religious interest. They have various pious societies which are flourishing well. Despite these positive trends, they are still deficient in some areas. The deeply entrenched practice of polygamy is a biting problem in this areas. They need to be instructed on the dangers of polygamy and the merits of Christian marriage (Bede Ukaegbu at St. Michael's Amapu na Umeji and St. Columban's, Umunba, Obuzor parish)

I worked at St. James Catholic Church Owerrinta, Good Shepherd Catholic Church Umuvo and St. Michael,s Catholic Church Umuacha respectively. I spent two weeks at each of these stations. At the first Station (St. James Catholic Church Owerrinta), I embarked on home-to-home visitations in the course of which I took special interest in the sick and old people. Moreso, I ministered severally to the Catholic trainees and Naval Officers at NNS KAMANU NAVAL BASE OWERRINTA

In the second station (Good Shepherd Catholic Church Umuvo), I had a very serious accident that nearly claimed my right eye but for God's intervention. It happened as I was going to Church for prayers one early morning when I was knocked down by a cyclist. At the last station (St. Michael,s Umuacha), there were lots of bereavement and I identified with them adequately. I also embarked on catechism classes. (Umekwe Peter at Ss. Peter and Paul Parish, Mbutu Ngwa)

I worked at Obete St. Michael's. Here, one meets a Church at its inception with people almost very close to nature. On my arrival with the Parish Priest, there was no sign of readiness to host a seminarian or people to welcome us. There is a noticeable laxity in religious, ethical and moral life. Besides bringing them back to the sacraments, I settled a lot of disputes, held catechism classes, reestablished Block Rosary Crusade and had a three-day retreat preached to the faithful (Ekekwe Kenneth at All Saints Catholic Parish, Oyigbo)

CHRONICLE

_December 9, 1996, Investiture of 16 Spiritual Year Seminarians at St. Mary's Church, Azumini: Those invested were: Anunba Joachim, Chigbu John, Chikezie Kingsley, Nwachukwu Innocent (CCE), Nwachukwu Onyedikachi, Nwachukwu Emmanuel, Nwankwo Samuel, Ochieze Polycarp, Okeke Paul, Okorie Jude, Okpalaji Ikenna R. (CCE), Onuha Francis, Onuoha Ignatius (CCE), Onyirimba O. Emmanuel (CCE), Ukonu Godfrey, Uzoma Franklin

-December 9-12: Retreat of Candidates for diaconate ordination at St. Mary's Propaedeutic seminary Azumini. Very Rev. Fr. John Nwagbaraocha and Rev. Fr. Donatus Ironuma took time to talk to the candidates on what is expected of them as deacons.

-December 13, 1996: Incardination of candidates for diaconate ordination at the church of St. Mary, Azumini. In a beautiful morning mass in the parish church of St. Mary's the candidates were incardinated. The mass was sung by the seminarians of our spiritual year. After the mass His Lordship had length private discussion with each candidate.

- December 14, 1996, Diaconate Ordination and Installations at Christ the king Cathedral Aba. Evurulobi Kenneth, Onwutuebe Emmanuel, Okwara Emmanuel and Nwedo Peter, were ordained Deacons. On the same day, ten seminarians were installed acolytes. These include: Akwarandu Bonaventure, Anaba Emmanuel, Asuoha Jephtha, Kanu Victor, Nnanna Joachim, Nwagbaoso Magnus, Nwakwuoke Norbert, Nwaobasi Alfred, Nwankpa Augustine and Nwaosuagwu Paul. Furthermore these seminarians were installed Lectors: Agbara Felix, Nwambu Paul and Uko Fidelis. In his homily, his Lordship, Rt. Rev. Dr. V. V. Ezeonyia likened their vocations to the call of Peter, James and John by our Lord Jesus Christ, who in response held nothing back. He reminded them that they were called to service which demands total commitment. He admonished them to be prayerful, to observe the evangelical counsels of chastity, obedience and poverty, which are indispensable element in the service of the gospel. The Deacons read and signed the diocesan pledge before the assembly of the faithful. They declared that they freely and willingly accept to observe the universal and particular norms of the church.

-January 6, 1996: Bishop's New Year Party for priests and religious working in the diocese. The event was well attended and the fraternal spirit for which Aba diocese is known was very visible.

-February 24 -28, 1997: Annual Retreat for Aba diocesan priests. The moderator was Rev. Fr. Dr. Christopher Ifenatuora.

-March 8 1997: Posting of seminarians on apostolic work after SS 3.

- March 26 1997: The Rector of the St. Mary's Propaedeutic Seminary, Azumini and his students gathered to bid farewell to Rev. Fr. John Vianney Ijeoma who left the seminary for special duties and studies in United States of America .

-March 27, 1997: On this Holy Thursday, Aba diocesan priests gathered around their bishop once again to reaffirm their commitment to work with him in a collegial spirit. The bishop and his priests retired to a get-together after the Chrism Mass, as is characteristic of this day of the Lord's Supper.

SCHEDULE:

_April 2, 1997: Diocesan Vicariate Examinations at the bishop's court.

-April 3, 1997: Meeting of representative of seminarians with the Vocation Director at Christ The King Chancery, Aba.

-April 7, 1997: Fathers' Recollection at Regina Pacis parish, Amaudara.

-April 13, 1997: Vocation Sunday.

-April 21, 1997: Presbyteral Council

-May 3, 1997: Launching of the Book "Biography of Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward Kanu Nwafo" by Msgr. Prof. Festus Okafor. The event takes place at C. K. C. compound, Aba.

-May 5, 1997: Fathers' Recollection at St. Odilia's Osokwa.

-July 3, 1997: Begin of Aba diocesan 1997 apostolic work for senior seminarians.

-July 12, 1997: Aba diocesan Priestly Ordination at Christ The King Cathedral, Aba.

-August 10, 1997: End of 1997 apostolic work for non-Aba senior seminarians.

-August 11, 1997:`Reception of non-Aba senior seminarians after their apostolic work at the bishops court. Time 11 a.m.

-August 13, 1997: End of apostolic work for Aba diocesan seminarians.

August 14 - 15, 1997: Get-Together and Consultation with the bishop at Annunciation Seminary, Amaudara for Aba diocesan seminarians.

-August 18, 1997, Presbyteral Council.

OFFICIAL POSTING

_The vocations ministry congratulates the following seminarians who have successfully completed their junior seminary training at Annunciation Seminary Amaudara. They have now assumed official duties in the diocese: Hyacinth Udah (Our lady of Lourde's, Aba), Stanley Nkennole ( St. Jude's, Orhuru), Victor Amah ( St. Eugene's, Aba), Jude Okoye (St. Margaret's Umuokpoji), Kelechi Afonne (Our Lady of Fatima, Umuagbai), Chidi Obilor (St. Mary's Ariaria), Johnson Ofoegbu (Ss. Peter and Paul, Mbutu Ngwa).

IN UNION OF PRAYERS WITH OUR SPONSORS

_St. Ann Aba Urban( Nigeria), Lady Knights of St. Mulumba (Nigeria), Chief Sir A.E.N. Izuwah and Family (Nigeria), Mr. Fabian Ajere (Nigeria), Rene Scheidegger and Family( Switzerland), Mrs. Inge Meier (Switzerland), Gruppe Weltkirche (Feldbach, Austria), Mrs. Sylvia and Dr. Peter Saladin and Family (Switzerland), Mrs. Kunz Margrit (Switzerland), Mrs. Schaller Martha (Switzerland), Mrs. Bianca Zurkinden (Switzerland), Mrs. Spahni Ruth (Switzerland), Mr. Holenstein Paul (Switzerland), Mr. Scherrer Joseph (Switzerland, His Excellency Bishop Johann Weber (Austria), Dechant Johann Leopold (Austria), Kanonikus Gottfried Lafer (Austria). St. John's Catholic Community, Muensingen (Switzerland). Sir and Lady Innocent Okoroama (Nigeria), Mr. Bill Mills (U.S.A.), Chief and Mrs. Grace Amobi (Nigeria). We thank our benefactors and ask God to reward them abundantly. Always pray for your benefactors!!

Sponsorship: The vocations ministry is always happy to have people or groups that are willing to train a seminarian or support priests. This is an opportunity to show your gratitude to God in a special way.

CONGRATULATIONS:

_The Vocations Ministry congratulates all seminarians of the diocese who passed the 1996/97 SSCE, B.Phil. & B.D. Exams. We rejoice in a special way with these our outstanding students: Rev. Fr. Basil Onyia of St. Joseph's Seminary, Ikot Ekpene and Mr. Charles Okparaunegbu, Aba diocesan seminarian of Pontifical Urban University, Rome. They passed their B.D. exams with first class honours (Summa cum Laude) - Bravo!!

INTER-DIOCESAN APOSTOLIC WORK

_We heartily welcome these seminarians on apostolic work to our diocese: Osasona F. Ilesanmi and Emmanuel Akpaidem (National Missionary Seminary of St. Paul, Abuja); Afugwobi Celestine (Inter-Diocesan); Isieg David (Inter-Diocesan); All inter-diocesan seminarians, Claretians, Spiritans and members of SMMM.

Aba diocesan seminarians on inter-diocesan apostolic work are: Uko Fidelis (Onitsha Archdiocese); Agbara Felix (Onitsha Archdiocese); Nwambu Paul.

Members of Congregation of Christ The Emmanuel (CCE) are doing their apostolic work this year outside the diocese. The zeal of their Father's house has taken them as far away places as: Abuja Archdiocese, Lagos Archdiocese, Jos Archdiocese and Minna Archdiocese.

1997 ANNUAL REUNION & CONSULTATION WITH THE BISHOP

_All senior seminarians shall have their annual reunion at Annunciation Seminary, Amaudara from August 14 - 15, 1997. During this period each seminarian shall have opportunity to discuss his affairs with the bishop.

REPORTS FOR SEMINARIANS ON APOSTOLIC WORK/PROBATION

_Comprehensive reports concerning all categories of senior seminarians on apostolic work and probation are to be submitted before August 14, 1997. This would facilitate their promotion. All senior seminarians on apostolic work in Aba diocese are to submit comprehensive type-written reports of their 1997 apostolic work during the reunion. The report is necessary for documentation

CONSULTATION WITH THE VOCATION DIRECTOR

_All those wishing to see he vocations director can do so every last Saturday of the month (Clean up!). The venue is the C.K.D. Chancery and the time is from 7.30 a.m. His address is P.M.B. 7526, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. Tel. 087-220704.

MEMENTO MORI - OUR DEAD: _Death has occurred of
Mr. Ernest Iheazor, a member of the Congregation of Christ Emmanuel (CCE). He died in a ghastly motor accident along Uyo-Ikot Ekpene road on 18th of February, 1997. Until his death, Ernest was a year four philosophy student of St. Joseph Major Seminary Ikot- Ekpene, Akwa-Ibom State. The seminarian Peter Umekwe lost his dear father, Mr. Nicholas Umekwe. He was buried on April 8, 1997. The requiem mass was celebrated by His Lordship, Rt. Rev. Dr. V. V. Ezeonyia. Rev. Fr. Joseph Nnenji lost his Father. May the good Lord grant them eternal rest.

Articles for publication in the Vocationews should be submitted early enough to the Vocations Director for editing.

FOR THEIR MERITORIOUS SERVICES IN THE LORD'S VINEYARD WE CONGRATULATE FOR:

40 years: Msgr. G. S. Eche,

30 years Msgr. B. Onwumere,

20 years: Rev. Fr. Ralph A. Nwosu:

10 years: Rev. Fr. Kevin C. Nwosu.

5 years: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Chikezie, Rev. Fr. Christopher Anumata, Rev. Fr. Kenneth K. Kanu; Rev. Fr. Michael U. Oguzie;

1997 FATHERS' RETREAT_Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Christopher Ifenatuora conducted an insightful retreat for Aba diocesan priests. With thought provoking lectures based on extensive biblical references he was able to sensitise the fathers on their role as representatives of Christ in a rapid changing society. He emphasised the need for priests to be configured to Christ as the only way of maintaining their credibility today. His ideas were received with gratitude by the fathers who saw in it a reservoir for spiritual inspiration for a long time to come. The vocations ministry thanks Fr. Ifenatuora for his wonderful performance.

FROM OUR MAILBOX/DONATIONS:

_Donations were received for the training and support of seminarians from Chief and Mrs. Grace Amobi and Family (N 5,000), Rev. Fr. John Vianney Ijeoma (N500) The vocations ministry thanks the donors for their generosity.

The students of St. Mary's Propaedeutic Seminary are grateful to the bishop for all his concerns for them. This he has demonstrated in a special way by purchasing over 500 spiritual books and books in other disciplines for the seminary library.

FOSTERING VOCATIONS IN THE ABA DIOCESE

_The work of evangelisaton and promotion of vocations is receiving strong support from the diverse apostolates of schools in the diocese. The vocations ministry recognises the enormous contributions of the newly created office of the Education Secretary/Supervisor, the efforts being made by different parish priests to consolidate once more mission schools in their communities. We recognise in a grateful manner the work of Rev. Sister Eucharia Ugonna of the directorate of Religious Education along with that of all members of Congregation of Daughters of Mary, Mother of Mercy.

NEW PARISHES

_In furtherance of diverse vocations in the diocese His Lordship Rt. Rev. Dr. V.V. Ezeonyia has created more new parishes in the diocese. These include: St. Gabriel's Nnentu (Carved out of Our lady of Fatima, Umuagbai - Aba), Stella Maris Abayi, Aba (Carved out of Ss. Anthony &Jude’s Umungasi) St. Gal’s Itungwa (Carved out of St. Jude’s Orhuru), St. Peter’s Old Express, Aba (Carved out of St. Margaret’s Umuokpoji), St. Michael’s Umuacha (Carved out of Ss. Peter & Paul Mbutu - Ngwa), Nativity Parish Ohabiam (Carved out of St. Margaret’s Umuokpoji), St. Peter’s Ndiakata (Carved out of St. Jude's Orhuru), Our lady of Ransom Umuakwa (Carved out of Regina Caeli, Obehie Asa), St. Joseph’s Parish Umuosu (Carved out of St. Anthony’s Nbawsi).

_PRAYER

Prayer is an Activity

Some Pray Really

Others Pray Truly

But Prayer Is

Neither Noise

Nor Nimbleness

It is Neither Ecstasy

Nor Mere Consciousness

It is Neither solitude

Nor Still Silence

It is Neither Ascension

Nor Descension

Yet It Is A Journey, A Transcendence

A Departure From Materiality To Spirituality

An Intimacy, A Union Of Purpose 'N' Will

Between An "I" And A "Thou"

It is An Uphill Task

So The More We Pray

The More We Work

The More We Grow

Into Mature Children Of God (By Jude Mary Nwaubani)

A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds love one another the home will be as beautiful as a flower garden. But if these minds get out of harmony with one another it is like a storm that plays havoc with the garden.Buddha (B.C. 568-488)

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Assistant editors for this edition: Rev. Emmanuel Onwutuebe, Gerald Ogbuja, Fidelis Uko, Chidi Ekpendu

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