Bishop Harps On Goodness

The Catholic Bishop of Port Harcourt Diocese, Most Rev.
Camillus A. Etokudoh has called on the Christian faithfuls not to be weary of
doing good to people, saying that every opportunity to hear the word of God is
an opportunity to propagate God’s goodness.

Most Rev. Etokudoh made the call in Nkoro Town during his
maiden Episopal visit to St. Daniel’s Catholic Quasi Parish, Nkoro last
weekend.

The Catholic bishop emphasized the seven sacraments observed
in the Catholic faith, saying that baptism is a gateway to becoming a Christian
while confirmation of members gives strength to continue in the faith.

Most Rev. Etokudoh who observed that no human being is so
bad that cannot be changed to be good called on all, especially those in
authority, to shun evil tendencies, decrying the negligence of communities by
oil and gas multinationals.

In a message to the quasi parish, the Chairman of
Opobo/Nkoro Local Government area, Hon, Maclean B. Uranta said that the visit
which is the first of its kind in the history of the church and the Local
Government areas, is a testimony of the bishop’s love which will forever be
cherished.

Hon. Uranta wished that the tremendous growth which the
bishop’s reign has brought to the Church in Port Harcourt Diocese would be the
portion of the council and prayed God’s wisdom and grace upon the bishop.

Also, the member representing Opobo/Nkoro in the Rivers
State House of Assembly, Hon. Andrew A. Miller, in his felicitation, said that
the visit of the bishop was not only meant to expand the work of  God in Nkoro
but also an expansion of good things coming to the people of the area.

In a welcome address read by Rev. Fr. George N. Bapeb on
behalf of the quasi parish, the church expressed gratitude to the bishop for
upgrading them to a quasi parish status in 2011 despite its inception since
January, 1941.

The Church, which enumerated some of its achievements, paid
glowing tributes to Rev. Father, Patrick Eluke and Rev. Fr. Sixtus Chikwe for
their contributions, saying that the visit of the Bishop has confirmed his
special interest in the newly created quasi parish.

The quasi parish, however, pleaded for a resident priest to
increase their spirituality and to reduce the burden on the present priest who
moves from one place to the other in that unfriendly terrain.