Stephen Nweke Ezeanya ( March 31, 1921 , Colonial Nigeria - November 12, 1996, Onichi, Nigeria ) - Catholic prelate , Archbishop of Onichi from March 9, 1985 to February 25, 1995.
| His Eminence Archbishop | ||
| Stefan Nveke Ezeany | ||
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| Stephen Nweke Ezeanya | ||
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| March 9, 1985 - February 25, 1995 | ||
| Church | Roman catholic church | |
| Predecessor | Archbishop Francis Arinze | |
| Successor | Archbishop Valerian Okeke | |
| Birth | March 31, 1921 | |
| Death | November 12, 1996 (75 years old) | |
| Holy Order | December 20, 1953 | |
| Episcopal consecration | May 11, 1985 | |
Biography
December 20, 1953 Stefan Nveke Ezeany was ordained a priest .
On March 9, 1985, Pope John Paul II appointed Stephen Nveke Ezeanyu as Archbishop of Onichi. On May 11, 1985, Stephen Nveke Ezeanyi was ordained bishop by Cardinal Francis Arinze , accompanied by the Apostolic Pronunciation in Nigeria, titular Archbishop Sinn Pavel Fuad Naim Tabet and Bishop Enugu Michael Ugwu Engeva .
On February 25, 1995, Stefan Nveke Ezeanya resigned. He died on November 12, 1996 in Onichi.
Links
| Predecessor: Archbishop Francis Arinze | Archdiocese of Onichi March 9, 1985 - February 25, 1995 | Successor: Archbishop Valerian Okeke |