CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF BENIN ANNOUNCES FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE LATE ARCHBISHOP AUGUSTINE OBIORA AKUBEZE
“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord… they will rest from their labours.” — Revelation 14:13
The Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City hereby announces the funeral arrangements for our beloved Chief Shepherd, His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, who was called to eternal glory.
🕯️ Vigil Mass
Wednesday, 12th August 2026
📍 Holy Cross Cathedral, Mission Road, Benin City
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
✝️ Funeral Mass
Thursday, 13th August 2026
📍 St. Paul Catholic Church, Airport Road, Benin City
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
The entire clergy, religious, and lay faithful are invited to join in these sacred celebrations as we commend the soul of our beloved Archbishop to the infinite mercy of God. Let us gather in prayer, gratitude, and hope in the resurrection, celebrating a life faithfully devoted to Christ and His Church.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
