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I was ordained a Catholic Priest on December 7, 2013 for the Diocese of Warri. I have served as Parochial Vicar and as Pastor in various parishes within Warri Diocese, Nigeria.
I have always loved coming to the United States for my annual vacations because it has always been a nice experience for me couple with the fact that I have some friends in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The desire to minister in the Archdiocese of New Orleans started with the captivating and touching homily of the Most Reverend Gregory Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans some time ago. I use this medium to express my profound gratitude to Archbishop Gregory Aymond and to Very Rev Patrick Williams Vicar General and Vicar for Clergy for giving me the opportunity to minister in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Mandeville is my current place of assignment, where I have served as Parochial Vicar since my transition into the Archdiocese of New Orleans in June 2023.
I look forward to ministering in St. Ann Church and Shrine Parish come July 1, 2024 as I collaborate with Fr. Billy O'Riordan, the Pastor who has graciously welcomed me since my appointment as Parochial Vicar of the Parish. Thank you.
Fr. Stephen E. Okoro