 ABOUT
FATHER CHRIS
Rev. Fr. Chris Onyenobiis the first son of Mr. Adolphus Igbokwudu
Onyenobi and Mrs. Monica Iheoma Onyenobi. He was born on May 20th,
1944 and had his primary education at St. Mary’s Catholic
School, Ubomiri from 1952-1960. With the completion of his primary
education, he trained in Leventis Technical Ibadan as Office Machine
Engineer from 1962-1965.
With the outbreak of the war, he enrolled in the Biafran army,
to defend Biafra from extermination by the Federal Forces. He
attained the Rank of Sergeant before the end of the conflict.
Those who know him see in his mannerisms the determination and
discipline of a soldier.
The vocation to the Priesthood came to him late, and in 1971
he entered St. Theresa’s Minor Seminary, Oke-are, Ibadan.
That marked the beginning of his journey to the Priesthood (1971-1975).
At the end of his post-primary education, he began his Philosophical
and Theological studies respectively (1975-1983) at SS Peter and
Paul Seminary, Bodija Ibadan.
Father Chris employs his best in any assignment put under his
charge. Among his pastoral assignments throughout his seven years
in the Seminary, he was a Summer School Supervisor for four Consecutive
long vacations (1980-1983). He was the Supervisor of the Christian
family  movement
Summer School SS Peter and Paul, Bodija, which involved working
with 500 students ranging in age from 1 to 5 years. He knows how
to organize students, and these experiences have allowed him to
perfect his dealings with people of all ages and at all stages
in life.
Father Chris jogs about 500 meters in the morning and evening.
He is also a weight bearer boxer, judorist, and an all-around
good athlete. During the last all-seminary games, he won a gold
medal in the 1,500 meter race.
In addition to being a superb athlete, Father Chris also plays
the guitar. His first album, popularly known as “Fly away
from Fornication,” is very popular music in his native land.
With his ordination, Christopher becomes the third indigenous
Priest of Ubomiri and he prays God will bless his town and those
who are taking after his steps.
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