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3Igbo Catholic Community USA - 2014 Convention


OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

GOVERNOR EDMUND G. BROWN JR. • SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95814 • (916) 445-2841

April 25, 2014

Igbo Catholic Community USA On behalf of the State of California, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2014 Igbo Catholic Community USA (ICCUSA) annual convention. Since its inception, the ICCUSA has been tireless in their pursuit of advancing its youth and young adults through faith, culture and family. ICCUSA is built on a foundation of shared ideals and achieving excellence and integrity in everything they do. In the coming days you will be connecting with colleagues, broadening your knowledge and embracing the joy of faith, family and culture. California is proud to be a hub for innovation and ideas, and it is my hope that this Convention will help the members of ICCUSA engage in stimulating dialogue and an exchange of ideas that can positively impact the world. I commend the ICCUSA for choosing San Jose, California for this convention and for their continued partnership throughout the years. Congratulations to all the individuals who helped to make the convention a success, and best wishes for all your future endeavors.

Sincerely,

EDMUND G. BROWN JR.


San Jose Mayor’s message


Bishop Thomas DalyAuxilliary Bishop of Diocese of San Jose


Monsignor Fran Cilia Vicar General of Diocese of San Jose

Monsignor John Sanderfeld Retired pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish

I’m inspired by the community at St Francis as it grows and matures. It is an inspiration to the whole parish. The Nigerian community has become a bench mark and challenge to the multi-communities at St. Francis. The network of ministers and ministers that you have gathered at ICCUSA is a key part of the resourcefulness, vision and impetus of the local Nigerian community at St Francis. The Church of San Jose and the Parish of St Francis congratulate you on your work and I support your effort. Congratulations!. By your presence, you have given glory to God. May it only strengthen and mature. Monsignor John Sandersfeld

Congratulations to the Igbo

Catholic Catholic Community.God Bless!

Monsignor Fran Cilia


St. Francis of Assisi Parish, San Jose, California - Clergy

Monsignor Gene O’DonnellPastor

Deacon Willy Agbayani (Director Liturgy

Ecclesial Communities and Youth

Fr . Normandy Segovia Parochial Vicar

Fr. That Son Nguyen Parochial Vicar


Bay Area Igbo Catholic Community Chaplains and Priests

FR. JAMES OKAFORCHAPLAIN, SAN JOSE

FR. ALFRED AMOSOAKLAND DIOCESE

FR. CHARLES ONUBOGUCHAPLAIN, SAN FRANCISCO

FR. JOHN OFFORCHAPLAIN, HAYWARD

FR. GERALD NWAFORSAN JOSE DIOCESE


The idea of the formation of Nigerian Catholic Community in the United States of America came as a result of the creation of the African/Caribbean Apostolate in the Office for the Pastoral Care of Migrant and Refugees (PCMR) under the auspices of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in Washington D.C. in 1996.

The initial idea was proposed by Fr. Aniedi Okure, O.P. who was appointed as the first Coordinator for the African/Caribbean Apostolate with Dr. Paul Amuchie appointed as the National Consultant for the Nigerian Apostolate. Both were charged with organizing and seeking out African Catholics in the USA. This initial effort did not yield much fruit, because there were very few organized African Catholic Communities during this period. However, this initial effort set the stage for future development. After the tenure of Fr. Aniedi, Sr. Mary Paul Asoegwu, DDL was appointed as the next Coordinator. Working with the National Consultant, Paul Amuchie, she started an aggressive campaign to reach out to African Catholics in the USA in general and the Nigerian Catholics in particular. She saw the need to organize Nigerian Catholics on the same model of other ethnic communities in

the USCCB such as the Filipino, Vietnamese, Chinese, etc. so that their voices can be heard in matters concerning their faith in the church. The opportunity in this endeavor presented itself with the Ten Year Anniversary Celebration of the Igbo Catholic Community in the Los Angeles Archdiocese which had also invited Francis Cardinal Arinze, the then Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worships and Discipline of Sacraments in the Vatican as their Chief Celebrant in July 2003.

Both Sr. Mary Paul and Dr. Amuchie started diligently to use Cardinal Arinze’s visit to Los Angeles as a forum to invite all various or-ganized Nigerian Catholic groups to meet in Los Angeles. There were strong outreach efforts to invite as many groups as possible including the clergy and the religious. In or-der to ensure the success of this meeting and in order to encourage good attendance, Sr. Mary Paul , through her office , sponsored all the delegates who committed to attend by paying for their air fares and hotel ac-commodation. Each invited group was re-quested to send two official delegates. The meeting lasted from July 18 to July 20, 2003.

The first meeting of the delegates was held on Friday, July 18, 2003 at the residence of Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Imma Ikebudu in the city of Carson, California, County of Los An-geles. Mr. Ikebudu at that time was and still is the President of the Igbo Catholic Community of Los Angeles. The following chapters were represent-ed: Igbo Catholic Community, Bal-timore, MD; Igbo Catholic Commu-nity, Houston, TX; Igbo Catholic Community, Los Angeles, CA; Igbo Catholic Community, Queens, NY; Nigerian Igbo Catholic Com-munity, San Bernardino, CA; Nigeria Catholic Community, Washington, D.C.

HISTORY OF IGBO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY USA (ICCUSA) 2003 – 2014


The delegates showed a lot of enthusiasm and interest during the meeting. Sr. Mary Paul and Amuchie moderated the meeting. The delegates were requested to give an over-view of their different chapters in the areas of structure, policy, demographics, person-nel, activities and language. Mr. Malachy Okoro ( NY) and Mr. Victor Ume-ukeje (San Francisco) volunteered to serve as recorders. The next day’s meeting on Saturday July 19, 2003 was held at St. Cecilia Catho-lic Church – center of worship for the Igbo Catholic Community, Los Angeles. The second day meeting dwelt mainly on the formation, membership and structure of the proposed organiza-tion. After several debates on these areas, there was a consensus among the par-ticipants that the need to form a national Catholic or-ganization was imperative. Most contentious argument was on the name of the or-ganization. Majority of the attendants voted to name the organization “Igbo Catholic Communities, USA” (ICCUSA) with the understanding to form a Nigerian National Catholic Organization when the other Nigeri-an ethnic communities in the diaspora form their own communities. There was, however, an objection to this decision by the Nigerian Catholic Community, Washington, D.C. dele-gates. At the end of the second day meeting, a Steering Committee consisting of Anthony Ikebudu (L.A.), Chief Goddy Ogor (Houston), Malachy Okoro (N.Y.), Fred Olawoye (Wash-ington, D.C.), Rev. Fr. Clifford Aniefuna (Wash-ington, D.C.), Sonny Offorjebe (San Francis-co), and Aloy Ibe (Baltimore) was appointed with Dr. Amuchie and Sr. Mary Paul as consult-ants. The committee was charged with work-ing on the structure and guidelines for the for-mation of the organization. It could be said here that the first ICCUSA Convention was held in Los Angeles. Houston delegates vol-unteered to host the next convention of 2004.

The meeting on the third day of Sunday, July 20, 2003 was with His Eminence, Francis Cardinal Arinze at the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He addressed the delegates and expressed his delight about the decision to form a national organi-zation and stressed the importance of includ-ing our language and culture in our liturgy. It is important to note here that the name of the organization changed from Igbo Catholic Communities, USA to Igbo Catholic Community, USA at the 2008 Annu-al Convention in Baltimore, MD. There is no formalized method of selecting convention

venues. Chapters volun-teer through their dele-gates to host conventions. Prior to the election of the National Executive Council (NEC) at the 2007 Conven-tion in Houston there were no elected officers for the organization. Convention hosting chapters were re-quired to provide conven-tion chairperson, secretary

and publicity secretary for each convention. Annual conventions have been held by the following chapters in the following years: Hou-ston (2004, 2007), Washington, D.C. (2005), San Francisco/San Jose (2006), Baltimore, MD (2008) and Philadelphia (2009). With the ex-ception of the Philadelphia convention, these conventions have been coordinated and supported financially by the PCMR with under the able leadership of Sr.Mary Francis Aman-fo, DDL (2005) and the current Ethnic Program Coordinator, Sr. Joanna Okereke, HHJC (2006 – present) who has contributed so much to the growth and development of ICCUSA. PCMR is now restructured as a Sub –commit-tee on Pastoral Care of Migrants, Refugees and Travelers (PCMRT) within the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church (ACDC). ICCUSA currently has fourteen mem-bership chapters namely: Atlanta, GA, Balti-more, MD, Houston, TX, Kansas City, Kansas


(inactive), Los Angeles, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA , Washington, D.C. (inactive) , Hayward, CA, Newark, NJ, Brooklyn, NY, Chicago, IL, and Raleigh North Carolina. The first ICCUSA National Executive Council election was held at the 2007 Convention in Houston. Los Angeles chapter was elected to provide the NEC for 2007 – 2009 in accordance with the ICCUSA Constitution. The following are the first officers of the organization: Anthony Ikebudu (President), Sonny Offorjebe (Vice President), Paul Amuchie (General Secretary), Frank Okechukwu (Asst. Secretary), Nick Muoneke (Treasurer), Prince Onyebuchi (Financial Secretary), Clement Anyadike (Publicity Secretary) and Rev. Fr. Joe Okoye (National Chaplain). ICCUSA headquarters is currently in Houston and is registered as a Texas non-profit organization.

ICCUSA Presidents and their Legacy: 1st President - 2007-2009 SIR. ANTHONY IKEBUDU, KSJ.

The early foundation and the founding father of ICCUSA is Sir Anthony Ikebudu. Under his leadership, the first ICCUSA delegate meeting was held in his house in Los Angeles, the drafting and adoption of ICCUSA constitution, establishing ICCUSA website, and successful coordination with founding member chapters in hosting 7 ICCUSA conventions. Mr. Ikebudu is a true Igbo advocate as he continued to push that Sunday readings are translated into Igbo language and available at the ICCUSA website. The following officers served in his administration: Mr. Sunny Offorjebe (Vice President), Dr. Paul Amuchie, KSJ (Secretary),

Dr. Frank Okechukwu, K of C (Asst. Secretary), Prof. Nick Muoneke (Treasurer), Mr. Prince Onyebuchi (Financial Secretary), Mr. Clement Anyadike (Publicity Secretary). With a successful election in the 2009 convention in Philadelphia, Mr. Ikebudu handed the leadership of ICCUSA to his successor Dr. Jude Iheoma.

2nd President –2009-2011 Dr. Jude Iheoma, K of C.

Dr. Iheoma was elected on a fourth ballot at the ICCUSA convention hosted by the Philadelphia chapter in 2009. One major function of the President is to appoint his executive and set ICCUSA agenda for the next two years. The following appointments were made: Mr. James Ogbonna of Sacramento served as Vice President, Dr./Mrs. Obioma Aguocha of Philadelphia (Secretary), Dr. Emeka Okpala of Atlanta (Assistant Secretary), Dr. Nick Muoneke of Houston (Treasurer), Dr. Frank Okechukwu of Baltimore (Financial Secretary), Mr. Alex Iwumune of Baltimore (Publicity Secretary) and Rev. Msgr. Anselm Nworgu, Ph.D. of Newark New Jersey, served as our Spiritual Director. Building on a strong foundation by his predecessor, Dr. Iheoma and his executive team felt that in other to create a good road map for ICCUSA, critical and analytic thinking was vital in examining how ICCUSA has functioned in the past seven years, and to have the courage and wisdom to make changes that will strengthen the organization.

The Executive reviewed ICCUSA history and the constitution, the convention format, history of member chapters, especially the Washington DC chapter that was banned by the Arch Diocese from concelebrating Mass in Igbo language on the advise of John Cardinal Onaiyekan of Abuja, Nigeria. Based on their review, the following agenda were set for deliberation by the delegates.


1) ICCUSA Convention: There was need to move from Chapter hosting of the convention to a National model and change the format

2) ICCUSA is registered as a not-for-profit organization in Texas without the IRS 501© status and the need to create ICCUSA Board of Trustee (Member make up/constitutional issue)

3) National chaplaincy standard for ICCUSA: (a) Address Washington DC issues and help with standardized format for the formation of new chapters (b) Strengthen ICCUSA Relationship with the United States Conference Of Catholic Bishops. (c) ICCUSA Relationship with Igbo Bishops

4) The role of Women and Youth in ICCUSA governance

5) Need to amend and strengthen the constitution

6) ICCUSA Regional Coordination and Activities.

The 2010 ICCUSA Convention in Sacramento witnessed a change in format, we had a theme for the convention and invited speakers based on the theme of the convention. The theme for that years’ convention was “ Igbo Culture and Catholic faith as the core value of the Igbo family”. The Most Rev. Dr. Callistus Onaga, the Bishop of Enugu was our Keynote speaker. Prof. Msgr. Obiora Ike, the Director of the Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace, spoke on “The challenges of living the faith at a time of crisis and value

disorientation with a focus youth and young adults” while our Spiritual Director, Msgr. Dr. Anselm Nwaorgu addressed the “Impact of Immigration on the Igbo Family. hese changes were welcomed with enthusiasm by the delegates and attendees. We also addressed the chaplaincy standards by inviting Rev. Dr. Ifemuonso Izuchi, Csp, who presented a draft of the Chaplaincy standard to the delegates for approval.

Armed with the success of the 2010 convention, the leadership set out to focus on the youths and young adults at the 2011 convention in Newark New Jersey. The theme of the convention: “ First generation Nigerian Igbo Young Adults at crossroads: Challenges and the way forward”. The Rev. Albert Nze was the keynote speaker, there was a debate by young adults moderated by Msgr. Nwaorgu and Dr. Amuchie. The young adults from New York staged a play, with comedy and music. The youth choirs from Baltimore and Philadelphia sang at the Mass and performed traditional Igbo dance at the Saturday gala night. The chaplaincy standard was vigorously debated and was adopted and those who wanted language change to the draft standard were given thirty days to submit changes.

The Leadership also addressed ICCUSA financial issues, as we ware no longer getting any financial assistance from the Pastoral Care of Migrants, Refugees and Travelers (PCMRT) within the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church. We also wanted to address the issue of ICCUSA hosting the National convention. Through the help of the hosting chapter, we coordinated the first ICCUSA brochure, raised enough money to pay for video, photograph, DJ and deposited the profit in our bank. The 2011 convention ended with the election of Dr. Mrs. Offoha of Raleigh, North Carolina as the next President of ICCUSA.


Dr/Mrs. Offoha was elected on the second ballot at the ICCUSA convention hosted by the Igbo Catholic community in Newark. With that election, Dr./Mrs. Offoha became the First ICCUSA Female President. Her first official duty was to appoint the executive that will work with her during her two year tenure. The appointments were as follows: Dr. Sylvester Okonkwo from Sacramento served as Vice President, Mr. Josaphet Ohaeri from Chicago served as Secretary, Dr. Nick Muoneke of Houston, served as the Treasurer, Lady Chinyere Odoemena of Newark served as the Financial Secretary, Dr. Emeka Okpala of Atlanta served as Assistant Secretary, while Mr. Alex Iwumune of Baltimore continued to serve as ICCUSA Publicity Secretary. The 2012 ICCUSA convention in Atlanta was a very successful

as Dr. Offoha continued on the Theme of family and young adults. The convention implemented a breakout session after the Keynote speech in which the Young adults were led by Msgr. Nwaorgu and Rev. Sr. Joan Okereke, while Fr. Albert Nze and Dr. Jude

Iheoma led the couples discussion. The 2013 convention focused on youths and witnessed the largest turnout of our youths and young adults in the history of ICCUSA convention. After the powerful keynote speech by Prof. Peter Ejiofor, the youth session was co-chaired by

Rev. Sr. Joan Okereke and Dr. Iheoma. The administration was challenged as the President accepted a professorial job in Nigeria and had to transfer presidential powers to her Vice president Dr. Sylvester Okonkwo to ensure continued leadership of ICCUSA. This administration formalized the Board of Directors for

ICCUSA and made it possible for ICCUSA to have a 501c 3 status. Armed with the tax ID, they were able to open a maiden account in the name of the organization was able to historically file maiden US income tax for ICCUSA. Under Offoha’s leadership, Young Adults were able to join ICCUSA governance and Igbo Readings hit the website during their 2011 -2013 tenure. The ICCUSA leadership implemented the constitutional change in the electoral process that elected Sir Ugochukwu Duru from Brooklyn, New York to lead ICCUSA for the next two years.

3rd President 2011-2013 Dr/Mrs. Marcellina Offoha

History of Igbo Catholic Community USA (ICCUSA) 2003 - 2014

was written by Dr. Jude Iheoma

Photo Credits: Clem Okpala, Nneka Eto, ICC San Jose, ICC Atlanta, ICCUSA National website


Message from National Chaplain of ICCUSA

As the National Chaplain of ICCUSA, and on behalf of all the Chaplains in various chapters of ICCUSA, I wish to express my heartfelt welcome to all the delegates to the 2014 ICCUSA convention here in San Jose. National convention is a fitting ground for our loving communities who share common linguistic and cultural background to reinforce our solidarity and learn from one another.

God’s love for Ndigbo is indisputable, and it beholds us as individuals and communities scattered all over the United States to respond in kind through praise and thanksgiving to

God, and by reaching out in love to our neighbors, starting with our families and fellow Igbo Catholics.

I urge that peace may reign in all the ICCUSA branches. Let the forces hatred and negativism, of division, selfishness, pride, and lust for power be buried underground, replaced by love, peace, and progress, achieved through honesty and selfless service.

May God abide with us all through the convention, and may he bless, guide and lead us safely home at the end of the convention; in Jesus name we pray.

Fr. Okechukwu R. Muoneke National Chaplain of ICCUSA


It is with great joy that I welcome the Igbo Catholic Community of USA (ICCUSA) to San Jose for the 12th Annual Convention. As part of sustaining the tremendous growth that San Jose Igbo Catholic Community has witnessed for the nine years of its existence, the community took up the challenge of hosting this year’s convention. The planning of ICCUSA convention has been a great revelation of immense potentialities and endearing qualities of members of San Igbo Catholic Community. The entire community like early Christian community embraced the attitude of “one mind and one heart” (Acts 4:32) by generously sharing their gifts of time, talent, and treasure toward a successful planning and hosting of this year’s ICCUSA convention.

San Jose Igbo Community will continue to be grateful to the Diocese of San Jose, especially the bishop of the diocese- Bishop Patrick J. McGrath for his continuous pastoral support of our community. In his letter to mark his first pastoral visit to San Jose Igbo Community on June 8, 2008, the bishop addressed the community in these words, “You are to be congratulated for all that you are doing at the

local level, not only for your efforts to nurture cultural awareness among children of Igbo Catholics in the community, but also for your obvious desire to share your culture, faith, and traditions with others, thereby enriching the entire Diocese of San Jose.” Our community has continued to grow through these words of encouragement. We remain indebted to the old and new pastors, staff, and entire parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi, San Jose, our home parish, for always making us visible in the life of the parish.

The annual convention of ICCUSA has continued to give different communities opportunity to be enriched by the verse uniqueness of each community, by which at the end of each convention, each participating community is propelled to continue to strive for higher goals that are grounded in promoting a faith that is active and living. My unalloyed gratitude goes to the founding members of ICCUSA for their foresightedness, thoughtfulness, and courage to begin this worthwhile national body. Also to the present executives and members of ICCUSA, please continue to sustain the growth of ICCUSA; do not rest on your oars.

Finally, I believe with the amount of time and resources that have been put in planning for this convention, it will turn out be a unique convention that will leave an indelible experiences to all the participants; and at the same time impel each and every one of us to continue being and doing our best in our various faith communities. I pray that the good Lord out of his benevolence will bless our convention and grant us journey mercies to our homes after the convention. On behalf of the entire Igbo Catholic Community of San Jose, I welcome you all to San Jose, the home of Silicon Valley. Nnonu!

Rev Dr. James Ifeanyi OkaforChaplain,Igbo Catholic Community of San Jose.

Message from Chaplain, Igbo Catholic Community of San Jose


His Lordship, Most. Rev. Patrick McGrath, Bishop of the Diocese of San Jose California, Rev. Fr. Romanus Okay Mouneke, ICCUSA National Chaplain, Rev.Sister Joana Okereke, Program Coordinator, Cultural Diversity in the Church, our Keynote speaker, Prof. Christian Nwachukwu Okeke, Priests and Religious, ICCUSA Executive, National Delegates, members of deferent Igbo Catholic Communities in the United State of America, Ndi Eze, Ndi Nze Na Ozo, Ndi Chief, distinguish guest, ladies and gentle men, I am highly honored and humbled to welcome you to the 12th annual ICCUSA convention in San Jose.

We have come once again to continue our discussions on the problems facing Igbo Catholic Community in the United States and to identify possible solutions to them. Many a time, Igbo families have found ourselves in difficult situations while trying to strike a balance between family roles, work, and

studies amidst dual/multi-cultures resulting in family instabilities, separation, devoice delinquency in children just to mention but a few. Many family structures are being compromised as a result and the children are not finding it easy either hence our choice of this year’s convention theme - ‘Empowering Youths and Young Adults through Faith, Culture, and family’.

As we deliberate these issues and inject our culture, faith and family values in our problem-solving process, our children gradually embrace our culture and become able to identify the missing link. Their participation in our previous conventions has gone a long way in drawing them closer to our culture and Catholic faith. Many youth and young adults are now fully involved in so many Igbo activities in their local chapters thereby breaking the language (Igbo) barrier which has been the greatest obstacle they face all these years. They are now very active in local Chapter activities that are conducted in Igbo language. Some of them have joined Igbo Choirs, others are Igbo Lay Readers and Igbo Altar Servers. These activities provide the forum and platform for continuous and sustained interaction in Igbo language. The Choir Masters, Conductors, Clergies and the entire members of the Igbo communities are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that Igbo is the only language of choice in all Igbo gatherings and in their homes.

ICCUSA can now proudly state that the emphasis this body has been laying on Igbo culture and Catholic faith is yielding great dividend, the time and money that parents spend touring different states and cities for the past years since the inception of ICCUSA have not been a waste. The quest to understand, speaks, and write Igbo has started gaining grounds among our children. Growing interest for the next

convention is on the increase. Igbo language, which is the bed rock of our culture, is no longer a big barrier as our youth and young adults are working seriously to overcome it.

Furthermore, we cannot deny the fact that we have been greatly enriched by our noble guest speakers. The lessons we learnt from speeches, talks, and lectures from our Speakers these past years have helped and will continue to help in maintaining stability in Igbo marriages, homes, and communities. This then necessitates and becomes a wakeup call to all Igbos in Diaspora to put all hands on deck to promote the evangelization of our catholic faith in Igbo and protect Igbo language and culture from being extinct.

I will like to thank the planning Committee that put this package together for a job well done. Many thanks to the hosting Chapter, ICCUSA San Jose, for working round the clock in making this convention a success especially, Fr. James Okafor, Chief Aidan Ogamba, and Sir Eugene Okafor. Special thanks to Rev. Sister Joana Okereke for her unalloyed support in keeping us moving. To our past Executives whose advice and directions have continued to help in stirring our Organization to the right direction, I say thanks and please continue your good work. To all men and women that contributed in any way in making this convention a success I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

To my wife, Lady Ann Nwannediya Nkechi Duru, thanks for your understanding and support even when the situation is rough and unpleasant. I pray for journey mercies when you all depart to your various destinations. God bless you.

Ugo DuruICCUSA President

Message from ICCUSA President


My brothers and sisters, on behalf of Igbo Catholic Community San Jose, it is an honor to welcome ICCUSA Chairman Sir Ugochukwu Duru and his executives, ICCUSA National Delegates, our past ICCUSA leaders and delegates, Rev. Sr. Joanna Okereke, our Reverend Fathers and Sisters, our Keynote Speaker Professor Christian Okeke, our Young Adult Speakers - Ms. Ugochi Ajoku and Andy Offorjebe, our Igbo Catholic Community Leaders and members, our distinguished guests, and all others that are here today. Thank you for travelling from various parts of the country and Nigeria to show your support, commitment and participation. We greatly appreciate it.

As we all know, nothing good comes easy. I must thank the entire Igbo Catholic Community San Jose, for their hard work and financial contributions toward this event. My profound gratitude and thank you to our San Jose ICCUSA Convention Planning Committee members and Elected Executives for their wonderful work & sacrifice in making this event possible: Rev. Dr. Fr. James Okafor - Chaplain, Chief Frank Onu, Lolo Angela Ikeme, Lady Josephine Okafor, Mr. Linus Ibe, Prince Val Nwogu, Mr. Gerald Anudokem, Mrs. Bena Onuoha, Mrs. Vicky Awuzie, Mr. Chris Elias - Assistant Chairman, Sir Eugene Okafor - CMO Leader, Lolo Celine Ogamba - CWO Leader, Sir Sunny Offorjebe - Liturgy Director, Mr. Goodluck Ukwuije - Choir Director, Ms. Pauline Nzeribe - General Secretary, Ukamaka Offorjebe - Financial Secretary, Chief Adolph Obilor - Treasurer, Mrs. Onyinyechi Njoku- Youth & Young Adult Coordinator, Mr. Ambrose Arukwu - Provost, Derrick Okafor - Young Adult Leader and Ogechukwu Ogamba - Youth Leader

In addition, I must thank our National ICCUSA Convention Planning Committee members Dr. Sylvester Okonkwu, Dr. Jude Iheoma, Dr.

Obioma Aguocha, Mr. Alex Iwumune, Sir Ugochukwu Duru and his Executive team for their commitment and support throughout the past months in preparation for today.

I thank our Youths & Young Adults for their involvement in this event. Your interest and continuous participation will help ensure a pass down of our Igbo culture, language and values in the Eucharistic celebration and keep Igbo language Mass and ICCUSA alive.

Finally, I thank everyone that participated in one way or another - reading, singing, dancing, decoration, food preparation, etc. in this 2014 ICCUSA Convention.

And as we travel back to our respective destinations, I wish every participant God’s journey mercy, his Blessings, and Protection.

Chief Aidan Ifeanyi OgambaChairman,

Igbo Catholic Community,San Jose, California

Welcome address from Chairman, Igbo Catholic Community of San Jose.


It is with great joy and a thankful heart to God that I extend my congratulations to The Nigerian Igbo Catholic Community (NICC), San Jose at St Francis of Assisi Parish for hosting the 2014 Igbo Catholic Community USA (ICCUSA) national convention. The efforts and sacrifices that each and every one of us made towards the success of this convention will be abundantly rewarded by the Almighty God. We recognize and appreciate the involvement and support of our sister communities: Igbo Catholic Foundation-San Francisco, (our parent community)., The Igbo Catholic Community at All Saints in Hayward, Oakland, Diocese, and especially our Chaplains and leadership team. This Tri- Diocesan community has been blessed and we have accomplished so much together by the grace of God who strengthens us.

In the 2005 NICC request letter to the Diocese of San Jose for recognition as an ethnic ministry, we stated that our mission, vision, and goals were to “to foster the propagation of the Igbo culture and language through the Eucharistic celebration and other liturgical services”. The community’s hope is to transfer our cultural richness and encourage Igbo

cultural consciousness among the children of Igbo Catholics in the community. We also aim to share the rich and religious Igbo culture with the rest of the Parish and Diocese of San Jose. Our cornerstone mission is “We work together to enhance and promote the spiritual good of one another and work collectively to promote our catholic culture, tradition, values and religious faith though our liturgy”

On June 12, 2005, our community was inaugurated at St Francis of Assisi Parish, San Jose. On June 8, 2008 we were blessed with the First Pastoral visit of the Bishop of San Jose Diocese, Bishop P. McGrath.

Ever since then we have continued to pursue our purpose of building a community of faith in Jesus Christ guided by our home Parish and embedded in our mission-vision-goals. With our sister communities we have deepened our devotional and liturgical activities: Joint annual retreats for all members, youth and young adults, and for Grandparents. We have joint annual Corpus Christi celebration and procession, joint mother’s and father’s day celebration, a funeral wake-keeping following the Catholic Virgil Liturgy, a joint Fridays Rosary, Parish Stations of the Cross led by our Community during lent, and above all, joint Igbo Mass celebration on first, second, and last Sunday of every month We also include Easter and Christmas day masses. We are sharing our culture by our participation in parish liturgy such as joint ethnic mass at Pentecost. We are on the right track of pursuing our purpose of building a community of faith in Jesus Christ.

Pursuing Our Purpose Of Building A Community of Faith In Jesus Christ.By: Sunny Offorjebe, SKDirector of Liturgy, Igbo Catholic Community, San Jose


We want to thank you for the hospitality you have extended to us at the monthly Igbo Liturgy held

at St. Francis of Assisi parish. We three adopted grandmothers

of Fr. James Okafor have appreciated the reverent way

you have taught us to worship our God.We love your music,

the energized dance and your youth who prayerfully and respectfully

present the Prayers of the Faithful. We feel your love at the Kiss of Peace

when we are greeted and hugged by so many.

We extend our prayers for a successful Convention.

Peace of Christ be with you!

GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS TO ATTENDEES OF THE

2014 IGBO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY USA (ICCUSA) ANNUAL CONVENTION

Bea Beckley, Laura Wulfhorst and Rusty Kilkenny


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40 YEARS & COUNTING

AS WE CELEBRATE OUR FORTY YEARS OF MARRIAGE

WE WANT TO THANK GOD WHO KEPT US TOGETHER.

WE ALSO WANT TO USE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO

CONGRATULATE ICCUSA FOR JOB WELL DONE.

Chief, Sir, Dr. Eugene Nnadikwe Offoha and Dr. Marcellina Ulunma Offoha


The family of Chief Aidan Ogamba

(Ezeudo 1 of Isieke, Awo Omamma, Imo State) and Lolo Celine Ogamba, (Ugodiya) and our children:

Ifeanyichukwu, Okechukwu, Ugochukwu, Uchechukwu & Ogechukwu Ogamba

CongratulateThe Igbo Catholic Community USA (ICCUSA) &

Members of Igbo Catholic Community San Jose, CA For hosting the ICCUSA 12th Annual Convention

April 25-27, 2014.


Congratulations to all members of San Jose Igbo Catholic Community for hosting the 12th annual convention of the Igbo Catholic Community, USA (ICCUSA) in San Jose, California.We pray for a successful, harmonious, and peaceful convention. We pray that God’s true image may be reflected in the deeds and actions of all participants.

Long live San Jose Igbo Catholic Community! Long live ICCUSA! Grace and peace!

Sir Eugene & Lady Josephine Okafor and family


The family of Sir and Lady Ugochukwu and Ann Nkechi Duru congratulates the Igbo Catholic Comminity San Jose for hosting the 12th annual convention of Igbo Catholic Community USA.


Prince Val and Lolo Onyi Nwogu take this opportunity to wish and congratulate

ICCUSA on their annual 2014 convention

here in San Jose, California.Peace to men

and women of good will!


The family of Sunny & Ukamaka Offorjebe congratulates the members of Igbo Catholic Community of San Jose for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA Convention. We pray to the Almighty God that this open expression of our Catholic faith in our culture will continue to be a source of enrichment for the entire Catholic Diocese of San Jose and by our actions be a magnet to those who have not accepted the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Sunny Offorjebe for Offorjebe Family


A hearty congratulations to the great host San Jose Igbo Catholic Community,

California and the entire Igbo Catholic Community USA(ICCUSA) on the 2014 annual

Convention. We welcome you all and sincerely pray for the abundance of God's

wisdom, love and peace as we continue to promote our culture through faith in God.

Amen.

Goodluck, Brandace and Chimeziri Ukwuije


Chief and Lolo Van & Ada Elelleh and family congratulate The San

Jose Igbo Catholic Community for hosting 2014 ICCUSA National

Convention.


The Family of Drs. Emeka & Stella Okpala congratulates the Igbo Catholic Community of San Jose for hosting the

12th Annual Convention of the Igbo Catholic Community of USA (ICCUSA).

Peace and love of Christ to all!


The Family of Ichie Sir Paulinus & Lady Lolo Juliana Okafor

Congratulates the Igbo Catholic Community of San Jose for hosting the 12th Annual Convention

of the Igbo Catholic Community of USA (ICCUSA). Let the good Lord continue to bless all the Igbo Catholic Communities and grant them

love, unity and progress. Amen.“Behold, how good and pleasant it is

when brothers and sisters live together as one” (Psalm 133: 1)


Linus/Angela Ibe & Family congratulate the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community for successfully hosting the

2014 ICCUSA National Convention.

May God bless us all – AMEN!!

Kosoluchi V. Ibe, Ginikachi K. Ibe

Chidozie E. Ibe, Chinelo E. IbeAngela A. Ibe, Linus A. Ibe


Mrs. Ezinne Patricia N. Ajawara and her daughters wish to

congratulate the Igbo Catholic Community USA (ICCUSA) on their 2014 Annual Convention!


Mr. Nestor and Mrs. Ngozi Ochin together with their son, welcome ICCUSA to San Jose and the Bay Area.

We sincerely pray for all attendees to enjoy the inspiration and growth of ICCUSA.


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Cultural Services Ø Import and Export of Artifacts Ø Culturally Natural (No Chemicals) Hairstyles Ø Presentations Ø Performance Arrangements

We the family, friends, staff and associates of UPLIFT SERVICES LLC., join their beloved parents, grandparents, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, friends, employers and business partners Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas and Evangeline Akinkuoye to send hearty congratulations to the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community on the herculean task of hosting the 2014 Igbo Catholic Community USA Convention (ICCUSA). May the good Lord in his infinite mercy grant you and us all a resounding success in all of our life and spiritual ventures, Amen!!!!!!!

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Ø Medical Transcriptions Ø Varied Private Duty Skilled and Unskilled Healthcare (one-on one) in all settings Ø CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) & HHAs (Home Health Aides) Training Ø Companionships Ø Nanny and Errand Services

Cultural Services Ø Import and Export of Artifacts Ø Culturally Natural (No Chemicals) Hairstyles Ø Presentations Ø Performance Arrangements

We the family, friends, staff and associates of UPLIFT SERVICES LLC., join their beloved parents, grandparents, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, friends, employers and business partners Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas and Evangeline Akinkuoye to send hearty congratulations to the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community on the herculean task of hosting the 2014 Igbo Catholic Community USA Convention (ICCUSA). May the good Lord in his infinite mercy grant you and us all a resounding success in all of our life and spiritual ventures, Amen!!!!!!!

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An Auxiliary Medical and Health Care and Cultural Services Company. We specialize in:

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Cultural Services • Import and Export of Artifacts • Culturally Natural (No Chemicals) Hairstyles • Presentations • Performance Arrangements

We the family, friends, staff and associates of UPLIFT SERVICES LLC., join their beloved parents, grandparents, brother, sister, uncle,

aunt, friends, employers and business partners Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas and Evangeline Akinkuoye

to send hearty congratulations to the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community on the herculean task of hosting the

2014 Igbo Catholic Community USA Convention (ICCUSA).

May the good Lord in his infinite mercy grant you and us all a resounding success in all of our life and spiritual ventures, Amen!!!!!!!


The family of Chief Goddy & Lolo Angela Ikeme congratulates the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA Convention in Silicon Valley. We pray for the safety of all attendees and wish everybody a Christian enrichment

during this great event.

We thank the lord for all his blessings.

Congratulations and God bless us all.

Goddy Ikeme | Angela IkemeJesse Ikeme | Chima Ikeme | Casey Ikeme


The family of Desmond and Bernadette Onuoha

congratulates San Jose Igbo Catholic Community

for the 2014 ICCUSA Convention. May Almighty God grant us peace,

understanding and long life with dignity. May He also strengthen our faith in Him.

Amen

Vivian Oluchi Onuoha, Bernice Nkechinyere Onuoha, Patricia Onyinyechi Onuoha,

Valerie Uchechi Onuoha and Daniel Obinna Onuoha


On behalf of myself and the Eke family in Silicon Valley, I send warmest greetings to

Rev (Dr.) James Okafor for his efforts in actualizing the Ibo Catholic Community of San Jose, California.

I also want to congratulate the San Jose Area Catholic Community for hosting the

2014 ICCUSA Convention in Silicon Valley. May God continue to unite and protect all of you.

Congratulations on your great day!!!

Oliver & Family


Mr. Les A. Silvestre & Mrs. Ngozi M. Silvestre (Nee Ajawara) wish to congratulate the Igbo Catholic Community USA

(ICCUSA) on their 2014 Annual Convention!


The family of Mr. Anthony and Oby Okoro

welcomes ICCUSA to San Jose and the Bay Area.

We sincerely pray for all attendees to enjoy the

inspiration and growth of ICCUSA.


Chief and Lolo Charles K. C. & Fidelia U. Ndekwe, Chinyerugo 2, & Adadioramma 1, of Ofekata 3, Awo-Omamma, Imo-State, Nigeria, and family

congratulate San Jose Igbo Catholic Community

for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA National Convention. May your words translate into deeds,

and may your deeds benefit humanity, and bring more honor and glory back to God,

the Holy Trinity; Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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BIG congratulations to our beloved daughter

Kosoluchi Valentina Ibe who graduates from

University of California, Los Angeles on June 14th. God bless you as you aspire to

a greater goal.Ginikachi Ibe (brother)

Chidozie Ephrem Ibe (Brother)Chinelo Evalengista Ibe (Nduka)

Angela Akwugo Ibe (Mom)Linus Uwadimegwu Ibe (Dad)

HUGE Congratulations to the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community

for successfully hosting the 2014 ICCUSA

convention. Wishing all the attendees the most joyful and productive convention. May the

almighty God bless us all – AMEN!!

Chidozie Ephrem Ibe (BSN)


Mr. Briggs Ogamba, Ifunanya Ogamba and family

congratulate Igbo Catholic Community

San Jose, California for hosting ICCUSA on its

2014 12th Annual Convention in San Jose, California.


Mr. George and Mrs. Tina Ekeh congratulate San Jose Igbo Catholic Community for hosting

the 12th annual ICCUSA Convention in San Jose, California.

May God Almighty bless us all.


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Members of The Nigerian Igbo Catholic Community of Atlanta Congratulate

The Executives and Members of IGBO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY USA

(ICCUSA) on their

12th Annual Convention San Jose, California

April 25-27, 2014

Rev. Fr. JohnPaul Ezeonyido, Chaplain Nzelueaka Chris Okafor, Chairman

Sr. Rosita Ofodum, Sacristan

Azuka Ngoddy, Vice Chairman Rita Udechukwu, Asst. Secretary Dr. Nkiru Anyakwo, Music Director Miriam Awachie, Youth Director Chidinma Onwuliri, Social Director Chimezie Okoye, Catechist

Matthew Ezewudo, Secretary Ifeanyi Okeke, Financial Secretary Chinwe Nwabude, Treasurer Richard Chime, Publicity Secretary Uche Chioke, Asst. Music Director Chinwe Ejikeme, Membership Director


The Ohaeri’s wish ICCUSA a wonderful, fruitful and successful

12th annual convention. May God continue to

guide all the officers & delegates who are

working so hard to pilot the affairs of this great organization.

HAVE A BLESSED CONVENTION!


Chinelo Ibe Nduka & Benjamin Nduka, Jr. gracefully congratulate the Igbo Catholic Community for impressively hosting the 12th annual ICCUSA convention in San Jose, California. We pray for the convention to enrich our faith, empower our youths to be responsible adults and embrace Igbo cultural values.


Chief David Ibeabuchi (Omemgbeoji 1) and Lolo Victoria Ibeabuchi Ugodiyaga of Okwulaga Afara Ukwu, Ibeku Umuahia, Abia State

Former Chief Welfare Officer San Francisco Branch

The Ibeabuchi family in Northern California

CongratulatesIgbo Catholic Community, San Jose

as they host the 12th Annual ICCUSA Conference


Along with our children - Anayo, Dubem,

Chidobe, Vicky & George Awuzie

congratulate the San Jose Igbo church

& ICCUSA on this milestone.

George and Vicky Awuzie


THE NIGERIAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON CONGRATULATES

IGBO CATHOLIC USA 12TH ANNUAL CONVENTION (ICCUSA 2014)

WE ALSO ASK TO BE

REMEMBERED IN PRAYERS AS THE NIGERIAN

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

MARKS HER 25TH ANNIVERSARY

ON JULY 26, 2014.

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The Family of SK Mike Egbujor

& Lady Mercy Egbujor with Kingsley,

Anthony and Maxwell, congratulate ICCUSA

and all our Christian

Brothers and Sisters on this momentous

occasion.


The family of Chief Frank and Ada Onu congratulates the members of Igbo

Catholic Community of San Jose for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA Convention in Silicon

Valley. We pray to the Almighty God that the vibrancy of your faith will continue to be a source of enrichment for the entire

Catholic community.


Congratulations to Igbo Catholics in

San Jose, California. May God continue to grant

our members peace, love and life fulfillment through the years.

Mbonu family


Mr. Ebere, Omasiri Di ya Agatha Ezeka & son Obinna proudly congratulate ICCUSA 2014 on her 12th annual

convention in San Jose, California.


Mr. Eric Okeke & Mrs. Regina Okeke on behalf of the Okeke family of

San Jose, California, USA. And Our Children:

Emmanuel Ogochukwu Okeke Anthony Chibuikem Okeke

Justin Chidiebere Okeke

Congratulate

The members of Igbo Catholic Community of San Jose for successfully hosting the

2014 ICCUSA National Convention in the Silicon Valley.

We pray to the Almighty God that the vibrancy of our faith will be the source of inspiration and cultural enrichment for the entire Igbo Catholic Community in

diaspora.

Long Live The 2014 ICCUSA National Convention!!!.

And Long Live The Igbo Catholic Community!!!.

Mr. Eric Okeke & Family


EMILIA MMUOMEGHA PRESIDENT

HELEN EGBUNIWE SECRETARY

BLESSED MICHAEL IWENE TANSI PRAYER GROUP IGBO-‐CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ST. EUGENE PARISH LOS ANGELES CA

Congratulates Igbo Catholic Community, USA (ICCUSA) at its annual convention hosted by San Jose Igbo Catholic Community California April 25-‐27, 2014 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES

EMILIA MMUOMEGHA HELEN EGBUNIWE PRESIDENT SECRETARY

Congratulates Igbo Catholic Community, USA (ICCUSA) at its annual convention hosted by San Jose Igbo Catholic Community California April 25-27, 2014

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES!

Queen of the Rosary College (QRC) Onitsha Alumnae Association in the Americas. (Umu Q in the Americas)

School Founded: 1942 | Motto: Viam Veritatis Elegi

QRC Alumnae in the Americas congratulate the Igbo Catholic Community, San Jose

on the grand hosting of ICCUSA 2014 convention!

We invite you to come support us at our 2014 National Convention this summer in Pleasanton, CA.

Our mission is to build a more vibrant and equitable Nigerian society by empowering future generations of young women through

targeted social and educational programs.

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2014 (6pm to 12 midnight)

Venue: Marriott Pleasanton Hotel, 11950 Dublin Canyon Rd, Pleasanton, CA.

May your light continue to illuminate our communities worldwide.

Long live ICCUSA! Long live Q! Viam Veritas Elegi!

Bay Area Contacts: Ms. Nkechi Anyafulu 1-(510)-512-4767; Ms. Pauline Nzeribe 1-(408)-690-4377

BLESSED MICHAEL IWENE TANSI PRAYER GROUP IGBO-CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, ST. EUGENE PARISH, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA


Chief Innocent and Lolo Stella Opara congratulate George and Tina Ekeh and the entire Igbo Catholic community of San Jose

for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA convention. May Almighty God guide and protect you all during the convention.

Congratulations to San Jose Igbo Catholic Community for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA Convention. Sending all of you best wishes for a most joyful and productive gathering.

May your days together be fulfilling and rewarding for all participants.

The Awambu family


We congratulate the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community on its successful execution of the 2014 ICCUSA Convention.

We celebrate the glorious legacy that continues to inspire us, and we share an unbounded optimism in our continued impact

and relevance in shaping and enriching the lives of Igbo Catholics in the Bay Area.

Kamsi and Pauline Nzeribe


Congratulations to my sister, Pauline Nzeribe and the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community on a successful 2014 ICCUSA convention. Bravo! May you be faithful keepers of the Catholic faith and Igbo culture for many more years to come.

Mrs. Mma Nzeribe-MichaelsSenior Special Assistant to Imo State Governor on MDGs


Congratulations to my sister, Ebere Nzeribe, and the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community for the great work you do in the community.

You make us very proud indeed.UGONNA CHIKE-OBI

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Bro Orji & Sis Chinasa Umozurike congratulate the entire Igbo Catholic Community Hayward California

for their wonderful participation during ICCUSA 2014 in San Jose California, May God Continue to enrich us with his wisdom.

Long Live ICCUSA! Long Live Igbo Catholic Community Hayward!

Long Live Igboland!


The family of Mr. Gerald and

Mrs. Rita Anudokem welcomes ICCUSA to

San Jose and the Bay Area. We sincerely pray for all attendees to enjoy the


Mrs. Emelda Ohakem


The family of Justin and Emilia Nwokeji congratulates the members of Igbo Catholic Community of San Jose for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA Convention

in Silicon Valley. We pray to the Almighty God that the vibrancy of

your faith will continue to be a source of enrichment for the entire Catholic

community.


Congratulations ICCUSA on the occasion of your

2014 National Convention. May you continue to be

a beacon of light in our community. The Anyafulus


The family of Mr. Damian and Nena Anudokem

welcomes ICCUSA to San Jose and the Bay Area

We sincerely pray for all attendees to enjoy the



Congratulations to San Jose Igbo Catholic

Community for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA Convention.

Wishing all of you best wishes for a most joyful

and productive gathering. May your days together be fulfilling and rewarding for

all participants. God bless you all.

Chinedu, Seleipiri and Kelechi Anyiam


The family of IG Chiemeka and Ogechukwu Nwammuo heartfully CONGRATULATES our Igbo Catholic Church of St. Francis of Assisi for hosting for the first time the 12th annual

ICCUSA Convention USA 2014. We also warmly welcome our sister parishes from all over the United States of America to San Jose California. On behalf of my family we wish you a happy

stay and enjoy the bounties of the Silicon Valley.

God is Love and God is good. All the time.Chiemeka & Ogechukwu Nwammuo

For the family


Congratulations to San Jose Igbo Catholic Community

for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA Convention. Wishing all of you best wishes for a

most joyful and productive gathering. May your days together be fulfilling and

rewarding for all participants.

The Arukwe family


The family of Henry Muma and Ifeoma Eke congratulates the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community for a job-well-done for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA Convention.

Long live ICCUSA!!!

St. Monica Women’s group

of NICC at SFOA, San Jose, California

Motto: “Praying for children of the world”

Members: Ezinne Regina Ezenwata (sitting), Left to right - Mrs. Ukamaka Offorjebe, Chief Mrs. Margaret Obilor, Mrs. Maureen Awuzie, Mrs. Ogechukwu

Nwammuo and Mrs. Angela Ibe

St. Monica Women’s group joins the Igbo Catholic Community

of St. Francis of Assisi, San Jose in welcoming all of you to the 12th ICCUSA annual convention. We appreciate in a special way the children and the young adults

in our midst. We are praying for God’s guidance and protection

for all of you. Amen!


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The Family of Elder Pius and Angela Nwoye

congratulates the entire members of Igbo Catholic of

San Jose for hosting 2014 ICCUSA

Convention in the Silicon Valley.


Congratulations, Igbo Catholic Community USA (ICCUSA)

A Goodwill Message from the Okonkwo family: Congratulations to the Igbo Catholic Community, USA, and the San Jose chapter for hosting this august

convention for people of faith.

We welcome distinguished guests from all parts of USA, Salutations to the Bishop of the Diocese of San Jose, Bishop Patrick Joseph McGrath, for his support. In recognition of Rev. Fr. James Okafor for his pastoral guidance.We wish one and all a productive and faithful resolve from the convention.

May we all be Godly enriched from the communion and gathering

With Love, Family, and Faith,

Mazi Sylvester Okonkwo Ph.D and Mrs.Toni Okonkwo & family.

A Goodwill Message from the Okonkwo family:

Congratulations to the Igbo Catholic Community, USA, and the San Jose chapter for hosting this august convention for people of faith.

We welcome distinguished guests from all parts of USA. Salutations to the Bishop of the Diocese of San Jose,

Bishop Patrick Joseph McGrath, for his support. In recognition of Rev. Dr. James Okafor for his pastoral guidance. We wish one and all a

productive and faithful resolve from the convention.

May we all be Godly enriched from the communion and gathering With Love, Family, and Faith.

Mazi Sylvester Okonkwo, Ph.D and Mrs. Toni Okonkwo & family.

Congratulations, Igbo Catholic Community USA (ICCUSA)


In memory of Mr. Ifeanyi Innocent

Ugochukwu

The Ugochukwu family

UGO family welcomes ICCUSA to the Bay Area. Ugo family


The Ekeruo Family welcomes the ICCUSA to the Bay Area. We hope

you enjoy your visit to the Golden State; enjoy the inspiration and growth

ICCUSA affords you; and have the opportunity to

renew old friendships and create new ones. Sincere felicitations from all of us.

Chief Tony EkeruoOn behalf of the Ekeruo Family


Sir Jude and Lady Beatrice Uwaezuoke congratulate Igbo Catholic Community (ICCUSA)

on the 2014 annual convention holding in San Jose, California. We wish all the IGBO People God's Blessing.


The family of Chief & Mrs. Patrick and Deborah Oduma welcomes ICCUSA to San Jose and the

Bay Area. We also congratulate the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community for hosting

the 12th annual ICCUSA convention. We pray that your words and deeds

be graceful and loving during this time together. May the Almighty God bless

and guide us all always. Amen.


The family of Engr. Emma and Mrs. Ngozi Ajawara congratulates San Jose Igbo

Catholic Community on hosting the 2014 ICCUSA Convention.

The family joins you in welcoming the guests.

We wish you a successful convention.

God Bless

The family of Engr. Emma and Mrs. Ngozi Ajawara

congratulates San Jose Igbo Catholic Community on hosting the 2014 ICCUSA Convention.

The family joins you in welcoming the guests.

We wish you a successful convention.

God Bless


The Catholic Women Organization (CWO) of Hayward Igbo Catholic

Community, Oakland Diocese congratulates San Jose Igbo Catholic

Community on the occasion of 2014 ICCUSA Convention being held in

San Jose, CA.

Hayward CWO will be present in force with our Youth.

May God Bless the convention with success.

The Catholic Women Organization (CWO) of Hayward Igbo Catholic Community,

Oakland Diocese congratulates

San Jose Igbo Catholic Community on the occasion of 2014 ICCUSA Convention

being held in San Jose, CA.

Hayward CWO will be present in force with our Youth.

May God Bless the convention with success.


Molly, Nwakaego, Nneka, Nwamaka and Emeka Uzoh

of San Jose, California congratulate members of the entire Igbo Catholic Community USA on their 2014 Annual

Convention in San Jose, California.

Special thanks to the Igbo Catholic Community of San Jose for hosting the

2014 convention.


The family of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Umeh

of Aguluezechukwu proudly congratulates the Nigerian Igbo Catholic Community- San Jose

for hosting the 12th Annual ICCUSA Convention. We are wishing all the participants

God's special blessing.


John Igwe, President of the Igbo Catholic Community of Sacramento, and family congratulate the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA

Convention. May the Good Lord we serve continue to add to your numbers.

John Igwe,President, Igbo Catholic Community of Sacramento

Chief and Mrs. Emmanuel Diala

congratulate George and Tina

Ekeh and San Jose Igbo Catholic

Community on its hosting of the 12th

annual ICCUSA Convention.Chief and Mrs.

Emmanuel DialaIgbo Catholic Community,

Sacramento


The family of Mrs. Gladys Aninyei (Mama Eziogolibuno) and

the late Chief Sir Paul Aninyei KSJ (Omenanwata)

wish to congratulate Sir Eugene and Lady Josephine Okafor and San Jose Igbo Catholic Community as they host the

Igbo Catholic Community USA (ICCUSA).

Congratulations and long live ICCUSA! Mr. Paul Chuks Aninyei


The family of Osy and Edith Chuke

extend our very best of wishes to

The family of Sir Eugene and Lady

Josephine Okafor, On the 2014 Igbo

Catholic Community USA (ICCUSA) convention.

“He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross,

so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness;”

“by his wounds you have been healed. (1 Peter 2:24)

“How Blessed are those

whose offences is forgiven, whose sin is blotted out.”

(Psalm 32)

“Let everything that breathes praise Yahweh. Alleluia” (Psalm 150)


The family of Sir Eugene and

Lady Josephine Okafor wish to extend a warm

welcome to members of Igbo Catholic Community, USA

(ICCUSA) on the occasion of its 12th annual convention in

San Jose, California.

We pray that God’s perfect grace may be a source of hope and strength to all participants.

May this gathering of the Igbo Catholic Community in San Jose, engender the

spirit of cooperation that is paramount in building and fostering God’s kingdom of earth. We pray that through our rich Igbo language and culture, our children and

grandchildren will find enrichment and satisfaction as they join other Catholics and the entire world in proclaiming the good news of God.

Long live ICCUSA!

Sir Eugene Okafor, Lady Josephine Okafor, Eugenia Ifeoma Okafor, Joseph Oseloka Okafor, Alex Chuks Okafor, Onyema Derrick Okafor


The Ugbala family of Houston congratula tes ICCUSA on their 12th annual convention .

Long live Igbo Catholics!The Ugbala family

Houston, Texas


The family of Engr. Ifeanyi and Ifeoma Nwachukwu

congratulates the members of Igbo Catholic Community of San Jose for hosting the 2014

ICCUSA Convention in Silicon Valley. We pray to the Almighty God that the vibrancy of your faith will continue to be a source of

enrichment for the entire Catholic community.


Congratulations to San Jose Igbo Community for hosting 2014 ICCUSA Convention. Wishing you all the best for a most joyful and productive gathering.

The Njoku family

Mrs. Catherine Ibeh together with her grandchildren and great grandchild

congratulate the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA Convention. May the Almighty God guide and direct your

activities during the convention.

Mr. Henry C. Ibeh along with the staff and management of Osonwagwuike

Ventures congratulates the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community for hosting 2014 ICCUSA Convention.

God Bless!

Please visit us at: No. 199 Tetlow Road, Owerri, Imo State

Phone: 234-8035763131

Specializing in building materials – tiles, doors, PVC ceiling and more


Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Onuoha and family congratulate Mr. and Mrs. George Ekeh and the entire Igbo Catholic Community of San Jose for hosting the

2014 ICCUSA national convention.

Long live Igbo Community in United States of America!

George Nze and family

congratulate George and Tina

Ekeh and the entire Igbo Catholic Community of

San Jose on the successful hosting

of ICCUSA.


We, some of the mothers of Igbo Catholic Foundation of San Francisco Mrs Florence Aniam, Mrs Josephine Yoko-Uzomah,

Mrs Catherine Chuku, Mrs Cecilia Emelife, Mrs Theresa Okorie

Congratulate San Jose Igbo Catholic Community for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA Annual Convention (4/25-27/2014)

LONG LIVE ALL IGBO CATHOLIC CHURCHES USA! LONG LIVE ICCUSA! MAY GOD BLESS, GUIDE AND PROTECT ALL OF US, AMEN.

Wishing all members of San Jose Igbo Catholic Church a great and harmonious 2014 Convention and meaningful years of Congregation ahead!

Mrs. Stella Okoro and Family


Congratulations to San Jose Igbo Catholic community for hosting the 12th annual

ICCUSA convention. ICWO(Igbo Catholic Women Organization), Igbo Catholic

Community, Sacramento.


The family of Mr. & Mrs. Chukwuemeka Obilor congratulates San Jose Igbo Catholic Community for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA Convention.

Wishing San Jose Igbo Community a successful convention

The family of Mr. Damian & Dr. (Mrs) Obii Aguocha, on behalf of Goodheart Pharmacy, congratulates ICCUSA on its 12th Annual Convention.

Stop by at Goodheart Pharmacy for all your medical supplies and prescription drugs. We are located at 1337 S 49th St. Philadelphia, Pa 19143. (215)- 724-3300

Long Live ICCUSA! Long Live Nigeria! Otito diri Jesu!


The family of Godwin and Nelly Osuji of Tracy California, graciously congratulates the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community on the occasion

of hosting the Igbo Catholic Community USA (ICCUSA) Convention in San Jose, California on April 25th to 27th, 2014.

Long live the Igbo Catholic Community USA.


The family of Patrick and

Cecilia Emelife from San Francisco Igbo

Catholic Foundation, congratulates San Jose Igbo

Catholic Community for hosting the 2014

ICCUSA Convention.

Dr. Patrick Jr. & Dr. Nancy Emelife


The family of Militus Alagwu welcomes ICCUSA to San Jose and the Bay Area. May God Almighty

bless and guide all of you always.


The entire Igbo Catholic Foundation of San Francisco wishes to

congratulate SAN JOSE IGBO CATHOLIC

COMMUNITY for hosting 2014 Igbo Catholic Community USA Annual

Convention, April 25 - 27, 2014.


Isi-Ichie, Sir Emeka Cy Umeh (Ezeaghaeli N’uga)

President, Houston Igbo Catholic Community

and his wife Lady Nkechi Kate Umeh

(Oyibokwesili) Congratulate Igbo Catholic Community USA

on their 2014 Annual Convention


Drs. Jude and Esochi Iheoma Congratulates

San Jose Igbo Catholic Comunity on hosting the 2014 ICCUSA annual convention


BLESSED IWENE TANSI IGBO CATHOLIC CHOIR PHILADELPHIA

Pictured from the left: Dr. Emma Ihejirika. Rev. Fr. Aloysius Ochassy (godfather BITICC

Choir). Lolo Martina Orji, Sr. Vero Ufomba, Mrs. Victoria Amachi, Mrs. Berna Abara, Mrs. Evelyn Edomobi Okwu, Mrs. Ann Ihejirika, Chief Stanley Okoro, Lolo Rose Okoro, Lolo Josephine Okeke,

Mrs. Stella Ugoh Anyanwu, Prof. Evans Ihejirika, Dr. Kelechi Lawrence.

Front row kneeling from left are: Miss Chioma Ihejirika, Mrs. Nkeiruka Uduma,

Mrs Tina Orji, Mr. Maxwell Duru.

NOT PICTURED are: Mrs. Chioma Njoku, Mrs. Chisom Orji, Mrs. Harriet Onyeachu,

Mrs. Carolyn Soribe, Mrs. Priscillia Asonye, Mr. Tochukwu Ihejirika, Mr. Kelechi Ihejirika, Mr. Henry Okoye, Mrs. Bibiana Acholonu,

Dr. Mrs. Obioma Aguocha, Mr. Damian Aguocha, Mr. Patrick Ihejirika, Mr. Leo Okoro.


We thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed on the Igbo Catholic Community.

We pray for the Holy Spirit to guide us as we continue to build God’s kingdom on earth.

We ask God to protect and direct the children of all Igbo Catholic Community members.

May they find inspiration in our rich Igbo culture and language and, may God’s infinitely wisdom reign within them.

We want to express in a special way, our profound gratitude to all members of San Jose Igbo Catholic Community

for their generous support in hosting the 12th annual ICCUSA convention.

Long live San Jose Igbo Catholic Community! Long live ICCUSA!

CWO EXECUTIVES, IGBO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK


Congratulations to San Jose Igbo Catholic Community for hosting

the 12th annual convention of Igbo Catholic Community, USA (ICCUSA).

May God bless you all!Dr. Ukpai G. Kalu and family

The family of Chukwudi and Judith Nwachukwu welcomes ICCUSA to San Jose and the Bay Area. We sincerely pray for all

attendees to enjoy the inspiration and growth of ICCUSA.


The family of Professor and Mrs. Okeke

congratulates members of San Jose Igbo Catholic Community

for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA Convention in Silicon Valley. We pray to the Almighty God that the vibrancy

of your faith will continue to be a source of enrichment for the entire

Catholic community.


The Igbo Catholic Women Organization (ICWO), St. Eugene and the entire Igbo Catholic Community

at St. Eugene Parish, Los Angeles, California, Heartily Congratulate San Jose Igbo Catholic

Community and the Igbo Catholic Community USA (ICCUSA) on the annual convention of the community,

April 25-27, 2014.

Long live the San Jose Igbo Catholic Community! Long live Igbo Catholic Community USA (ICCUSA)!

May the Lord continue to lead and guide you in his wisdom as you gather his people together.

Amen!

THE IGBO CATHOLIC WOMEN ORGANIZATION (ICWO) ST. EUGENE AND THE ENTIRE IGBO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY AT ST. EUGENE

PARISH, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, HEARTILY CONGRATULATE SAN JOSE IGBO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY AND

THE IGBO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY USA (ICCUSA) ON THE ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE COMMUNITY, APRIL 25-27, 2014.

LONG LIVE THE SAN JOSE IGBO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, LONG

LIVE IGBO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY USA (ICCUSA)

MAY THE LORD CONTINUE TO LEAD AND GUIDE YOU IN HIS WISDOM AS

YOU GATHER HIS PEOPLE TOGETHER.

AMEN!!!

IGBO CATHOLIC WOMEN ORGANIZATION (ICWO)


The entire members of the Knight of St. Columbus of Council

6631 at Brooklyn, New York wishes all the attendees of this year's convention safe Journey and a successful participation

at the event.May God Bless Us all. Amen.


St. Ann Women’s group of Igbo Catholic Community of

St. Fortunata, Brooklyn, New York rejoice with the Igbo Catholic Community

USA (ICCUSA) on this year’s convention event. We pray for continuous love, happiness, joy among our families

and the productive impact this organization is doing in the life

of our children and families.


St. Monica Women’s group of the Catholic Women

Organization, Igbo Catholic Community,

St. Fortunata, Brooklyn congratulates the 2014

convention host chapter and the leaders of ICCUSA for this IGBO Unity event.

May it continue to instill good spirit, love & oneness in our children and in all of us.

AMEN.


Members of the Executive of Igbo Catholic Community of St. Fortunata, Brooklyn, NY

wishes all participants at this event success and a safe journey to your

various destinations.God Bless You all. Amen


The family of Matthew and Isabel Erilim

congratulates fellow members of Igbo Catholic Community of San Jose

for hosting the 2014 ICCUSA Convention in Silicon Valley. We pray to the Almighty God that the vibrancy of our faith will continue to be a source of inspiration and enrichment to

the entire Catholic community.


OTITO DIRI JESU

Our God is good. The success of this convention would not have been possible without the dedication and sacrifice of all members of the 2014

ICCUSA Convention planning committees – at the local and national levels. To God be the Glory.

Daalu, Daalu, Daalu!

Our profound gratitude goes out to all members of San Jose Igbo Catholic Community, who made this event successfully, through their generous

contribution of time, talent and treasure.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

We thank all ICCUSA members, especially those who traveled from distant places to grace our gathering. We wish you all safe return to your homes.

Unu emela, Unu emela, Unu emela!

In a special way, we also thank the donors, well-wishers and supporters of this faith-filled and enriching event in San Jose, California.

We remain indebted to the clergy amongst us for their selfless sacrifice in shepherding the Igbo Catholic Community.

Daalu! Thank you! Unu emela!

Madam Evangeline Akinkuoye Mrs. Vicky Awuzie Chief Venantius Elelleh Mrs. Onyinyechi Njoku Chief Adolph Obilor Chief Aidan Ogamba Chief Frank Onu Fr. James Okafor Mr. Goodluck Ukwuije

Mr. Gerald Anudokem Mr. Chris Elias Lolo Angela Ikem Ms. Pauline Nzeribe Lady Ukamaka Offorjebe Ms. Ogechukwu Ogamba Sir Eugene Okafor Mr. Onyema Okafor

Mr. Damain Anudokem Mrs. Tina Ekeh Mr. Linus Ibe Prince Val Nwogu Sir Sunny Offorjebe Lolo Celine Ogamba Lolo Bernadette Onuoha Lady Josephine Okafor

Dr. Obii Aguocha Dr. Jude Iheoma Mr. Josaphat Ohaeri Chief Aidan Ogamba

Dr. Clement Anyadike Sir Anthony Ikebudu Fr. Dr. James Okafor Sir Eugene Okafor

Sir Ugochukwu Duru Mr. Alex Iwumune Dr. Sylvester Okonkwo

San Jose 2014 ICCUSA Convention Planning Committee Members:

2014 ICCUSA Convention National Planning Committee Members:

With God on our side, everything is possible


SPONSORED & PRESENTED BY THE

IHENACHO FAMILY IN CALIFORNIA.

SIGNED BY:

ABUCHI

FOR THE FAMILY

IKWADO UKA KATHOLIC NDI IGBO

NA AMERICA (ICCUSA)

NME-NME NZUKO NKE MBU

NA SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA.

Umu IHENACHO na ekele nzuko ndi-Igbo Katholic, ma

nakwa akwado ha na nme-nme ihe nzuko nke mbu, ha na eme

na San Jose, California.

Anyi zukotara ma sorokwa ndi otu anyi ndi-Igbo Katholic San

Jose, na eme nmeri ihe mgbako nkaa, ma na ekele ndi isi na ndi

otu anyi, onye isi uka Katholic Church, Pope Francis, Bishop

anyi na San Jose, na onye isi ukachukwu Katholic Church anyi

na St. Francis of Assisi, San Jose.

Anyi na epke-epkere ka nna anyi bi na eluigwe bia gozie ndi otu

anyi nile, ma ndi si obodo di iche-iche bia nonyere anyi na

mgbako nkaa puru-iche.

Umu-Ihenacho…Chukwuka, Chukwuemeka, Adanna, Daniel, Christian, Nwagiri, Nwaola, Nnabugo, Hailey, Uche, Obinna, Oge-Adaukwu, Uche, Ugochukwu, Okechukwu, Ifeanyi, Ijeoma, Chukwuemeka, Onyinyechi, Chibueze, UK, KK, Eleanya, Igwe, Chi-Chi, Amuche, Ifeanyi, Kelechi, Ugonna, Chukwuemeka, Nonso, Okey, Ifeoma, Nkiru, Ngozi, Abuchi, Gregory, Agatha, Celine, Georgy, Ann, na Christian…



SIGNED BY:

ABUCHI

FOR THE FAMILY


NA AMERICA (ICCUSA)

















SIGNED BY:

ABUCHI

FOR THE FAMILY


NA AMERICA (ICCUSA)

















SIGNED BY:

ABUCHI

FOR THE FAMILY


NA AMERICA (ICCUSA)















Umu-Iheanacho... Chukwuka, Chukwuemeka, Adanna, Daniel, Christian, Nwagiri, Nwaola, Nnabugo,

Hailey, Uche, Obinna, Oge-Adaukwu, Uche, Ugochukwu, Okechukwu, Ifeanyi, Ijeoma, Chukwuemeka, Onyinyechi, Chibueze, UK, KK, Eleanya, Igwe, Chi-Chi, Amuche, Ifeanyi, Kelechi, Ugonna, Chukwuemeka, Nonso, Okey, Ifeoma, Nkiru, Ngozi, Abuchi, Gregory,

Agatha, Celine, Georgy, Ann na Christian

SPONSORED & PRESENTED BY THE IHEANACHO FAMILY IN CALIFORNIA. SIGNED BY:

ABUCHI, FOR THE FAMILY

IKWADO UKA KATOLIC NDI IGBO NA AMERICA (ICCUSA)

NME-NME NZUKO NKE MBU NA SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA



SIGNED BY:

ABUCHI

FOR THE FAMILY


NA AMERICA (ICCUSA)















Umu IHEANACHO na ekele nzuko ndi-Igbo Katolic, ma nakwa akwado ha na nme nme ihe nzuko nke mbu,

ha na eme na San Jose, California.

Anyi zukotara ma sorokwa ndi otu anyi ndi-Igbo Katolic San Jose, na eme nmeri ihe mgbako nkaa,

ma na ekele ndi isi na ndi otu anyi, onye isi uka Katolic Church Pope Francis, Bishop anyi na San Jose, na onye isi ukachukwu Katolic Church anyi na St. Francis of

Assisi, San Jose.

Anyi na ekpe-ekpere ka nna anyi bi na eluigwe bia gozie ndi otu anyi nile, ma ndi si obodo di iche-iche bia

nonyere anyi na mgbako nkaa puru-iche.

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