Stephen Nweke Ezeanya
Stephen Nweke Ezeanya (born March 31, 1921 in Nnokwa , † November 12, 1996 ) was a Nigerian Catholic clergyman and Archbishop of Onitsha .
Life
Stephen Nweke Ezeanya was ordained a priest on December 20, 1953 .
Pope John Paul II appointed him Archbishop of Onitsha on March 9, 1985 . His predecessor, Francis Arinze , who was appointed Pro-Prefect of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue , gave him episcopal ordination on May 11th of the same year . Co - consecrators were Paul Fouad Naïm Tabet , Apostolic Pro-Nuncio in Nigeria , and Michael Ugwu Eneja , Bishop of Enugu .
On February 25, 1995, Pope John Paul II accepted his resignation.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Arinze |
Archbishop of Onitsha 1985–1995 |
Albert Kanene Obiefuna |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ezeanya, Stephen Nweke |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Nigerian clergyman, Archbishop of Onitsha |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 31, 1921 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Nnokwa |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 12, 1996 |