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John Cardinal Onaiyekan

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Emeritus Archbishop

John Cardinal Onaiyekan

Cardinal John Onaiyekan is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most respected Catholic leaders, known for his intellectual depth and unwavering commitment to peace and interfaith dialogue. His decades of pastoral leadership in Abuja positioned him as a moral voice for justice, unity, and national reconciliation.

He is the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, a Prince of the Church, and a Nation Builder. John Cardinal was born in Kabba Kwara State and was ordained a priest of Ilorin Diocese. He was later appointed Bishop of Ilorin Diocese, and later Coadjutor Bishop of Abuja, and later the first Archbishop of the Archdiocese in 1994.

Pope Francis accepted his resignation as Archbishop of Abuja on 9 November 2019.

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Experience

  • Education: Studied Philosophy and Theology in Nigeria and Rome. Earned advanced degrees in Biblical Studies in Rome.
  • Experience: Former President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). Served in various Vatican dicasteries and councils. Renowned advocate for interreligious dialogue and national peacebuilding.

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  • Address: Bishop's Court - Pro Cathedral

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  • Address: Maitama

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Infomation

  • Address: Holy Family Parish, Life - Camp, Abuja

Experience

  • Education: Completed major seminary studies in philosophy at Ss. Peter & Paul Major Seminary, Ibadan. Studied theology at Tangaza College, Nairobi (B.Th. and Diploma in Mission). Earned a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (Missiology) from the Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies, Tagaytay City, Philippines.
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