Michael Nnachi Okoro
Michael Nnachi Okoro (born November 1, 1940 in Adiabo ) is Bishop of Abakaliki .
Life
Michael Nnachi Okoro was ordained a priest on December 19, 1965 . Paul VI appointed him on June 27, 1977 auxiliary bishop in Abakaliki and titular bishop of Catabum Castra .
He received his episcopal ordination from the Apostolic Delegate in Ghana and Apostolic Pro-Nuncio in Nigeria , Girolamo Prigione , on November 27th of the same year; Co- consecrators were Francis Arinze , Archbishop of Onitsha , and Thomas McGettrick SPS , Bishop of Abakaliki.
Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Abakaliki on February 19, 1983.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
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| Thomas McGettrick PLC |
Bishop of Abakaliki since 1983 |
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| SURNAME | Nnachi Okoro, Michael |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Nigerian priest, Bishop of Abakaliki |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 1, 1940 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Adiabo |