Diocesan Bishop
Most Rev. Dr. Callistus Valentine Chukwuma Onaga
Bishop of Enugu
Appointed 9 February 2009 · Installed 2 May 2009
Born 29 September 1958 · Ordained priest 8 August 1987
Episcopal motto: Seeking the will of God
A brief history, our leadership, the work of the Chancery, and the wider diocesan family that makes up this vibrant Church.
The Diocese of Enugu was erected on 12 November 1962 from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Onitsha. Its cathedral is Holy Ghost Cathedral in Enugu. Five bishops have governed the diocese in succession since its erection, with intervals between appointments.
The list below distinguishes the five diocesan bishops from an auxiliary bishop and a bishop emeritus. These are different ecclesiastical offices.
Historical episcopal records: Catholic-Hierarchy: Diocese of Enugu ↗. Figures such as current parish counts, priests and seminarians are not presented here without a dated, verifiable diocesan statistical source.
The diocesan bishop exercises ordinary pastoral governance of the Diocese of Enugu. An auxiliary bishop assists in episcopal ministry, while the bishop emeritus is a former diocesan bishop.
Bishop of Enugu
Appointed 9 February 2009 · Installed 2 May 2009
Born 29 September 1958 · Ordained priest 8 August 1987
Episcopal motto: Seeking the will of God
Auxiliary Bishop of Enugu
Appointed 25 May 2018 · Consecrated 31 August 2018
Born 24 October 1966 · Ordained priest 22 July 2000
Episcopal motto: Behold, I am among you as one who serves (Lk 22:27)
Fourth Bishop of Enugu, 1996–2009
Installed 8 February 1997
Born 29 October 1931 · Ordained priest 23 November 1958
Episcopal motto: To Jesus through Mary
The episcopal dates and mottos above are checked against the Diocese of Enugu’s printed 2025 Directory. See historical succession records ↗.
The bishop is assisted in diocesan administration by clergy, religious and lay personnel, including the chancery and other offices. Contact the diocesan secretariat for current officeholders and authorised statistics.
News, faith reflections, and announcements from the official diocesan newspaper.