A Stroll Around Christ The King Cathedral's Grounds in Aba.

Hello! welcome to my blog and to #wednesdaywalk initiated by @tattoojay.

It was a bright sunny day today and the weather was blazing hot. In fact, right from the dawn, the sun didn't blink one bit. I almost thought against the walk but I still managed to head out. My walk took me to Christ the King Cathedral, located at 54 Asa Road, Aba, Abia State.

Christ the King Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.

The history of the church stems from 1917, when Fr. Liddane, a missionary priest, lead a formal mission to Asa (Aba) to set up Christ the King Church. In 1929, the first small church building of Christ the King Catholic Church was built by Fr. Eugene Groetz, of blessed memory.

As the church grew, the need for a larger church arose. So in 1953, Fr. Dan Carron, laid the foundation of the present cathedral building. From then, more construction works continued until it was completed and dedicated to Christ the King in December 2004.

Main entrance

Left-wing view

Let's explore the left wing of the Cathedral

Maka Nwereonwe chapel

Msgr. Nwanegbo Complex

This complex stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Rev. Msgr. Joseph Nwanegbo, who was once the parish priest of Christ the King Catholic Church, Aba

The Order of the Knight of St Mulumba's building

At the far left of the left wing is where Fr Groetz Church is located.

Side view of Fr. Groetz church

Moving from here, you'll locate the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria, Aba diocesan headquarters, called the Upper Room.

Christ the King College, owned and managed by the diocese.

Asa Triangle Primary School.

One of the oldest primary schools in Aba. This school has stood the test of time and it's standing.

Going further, you'll locate Nneoma House.

This two-storey building was built by the women of the Diocese - Aba Diocesan Catholic Women Organization, ADCWO. It houses dormitories, event hall and offices.

Parking lot

Then we move to right-wing view of the church

This wing, decorated with flowers, tree and statues captures the beauty of the environment, some historic events and views.

A flower garden

The Diocesan Graveyard for priests.

I captured a gardener on duty.

This is the statue of Vincent Valentine Ezeonyia, CSSp, the first Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Aba. He was ordained a bishop on July 1st, 1990 at Mater Dei Cathedral in Umuahia, and on July 2nd, 1990, was installed the bishop and local ordinary of the diocese. He passed away on February 8, 2015.

Five years later, February 13th, Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Ndubueze Echema was ordained the Bishop of the diocese.

Statue of St. Rita of Cascia.

The Crib of the infant Jesus

There's also a printing press owned by the diocese, Rex printing press. It's often managed by priests.

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Practicing one of the Corporal Works of Mercy.

These boxes are kept at strategic locations in the environment, a simple way of reminding people to support the society.

The sun was much so I sought shade under this tree.

A waste collector on duty

The trash bin

I have fond memories of this beautiful edifice and it's environment while growing up. From attending Block Rosary congresses, choir practices to singing in the diocesan choir during Chrism masses and priestly ordinations. I could recall the last time I attended a Sunday mass there was during a colleague's child dedication two years ago. More often than not, I do attend the 12 O'clock Mass there.

And here's a wrap. I hope you enjoyed the walk with me.

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