Anthony Gogo Nwedo CSSp [1] , 1912 , Colonial Nigeria - February 12, 2000 , Umuahia , Nigeria ) - Catholic prelate , first bishop of Umuahia from February 19, 1959 to April 2, 1990, member of the monastic congregation of the Holy Spirit .
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| February 19, 1959 - April 2, 1990 | ||
| Church | Roman catholic church | |
| Successor | Bishop Lucius Ivejuru Ugorji | |
| Birth | 1912 | |
| Death | February 12, 2000 | |
| Holy Order | July 29, 1945 | |
| Episcopal consecration | May 17, 1959 | |
Biography
On July 29, 1945, Anthony Gogo Nvedo was ordained a priest in the monastic congregation of the Holy Spirit.
On February 19, 1959, Pope John XXIII appointed Anthony Gogo Nvedo bishop of Umuahia. On May 17, 1959, Anthony Gogo Nvedo was ordained bishop by the Apostolic Vicar of Southern Nigeria, Bishop Charles Heery, accompanied by Bishop of Owerri Joseph Bredan Velan and titular Bishop John of the Cross of Anyogo .
On April 2, 1990, Anthony Gogo Nvedo resigned. He died on February 12, 2000 in the city of Umuahia.
Notes
- ↑ see Abbreviations of Catholic Male Monastic Orders and Congregations
Links
| Predecessor: institution | Diocese of Umuahia February 19, 1959 - April 2, 1990 | Successor: Bishop Lucius Ivejuru Ugorji |