MICHAEL UGWUJA ENEJA, BISHOP OF ENUGU

MICHAEL UGWUJA ENEJA, BISHOP OF ENUGU - 14 NOVEMBER

SERVANT OF GOD MICHAEL UGWUJA ENEJA, BISHOP OF ENUGU

Michael Ugwuja Eneja, born in January 1919 in Ibagwa Nkwo, Nigeria, ordained to the priesthood July 29, 1951, was working at Christ the King Parish Onitsha prior to his election and installation as the third bishop of Enugu on February 26, 1978.

Having been born to pagan parents who strongly opposed their son's choice to become Christian, his whole life and priestly ministry were characterized by humility and brotherly love.

At every opportunity, Michael emphasised the need for sanctity and the necessity of acquiring it, saying, "It is sanctity; union with God, that is the whole aim of the struggle." As bishop, he not only continued his ascetic lifestyle, but also endeavoured to inculcate the same in priests and lay people alike. In his view, "Self-denial is a sine qua non of good living." Besides his insistence on holiness, efficacy of prayer in problem-solving, the eloquence of silence, and the significance of controlling one's senses for spiritual growth were qualities he practiced and impressed on priests, religious and parishioners alike, as well as punctuality, trust, and embracing God's will. These were integral to his philosophy, emphasising personal growth through mistakes.

Bishop Michael Ugwuja Eneja retired on February 8, 1997, but he continued to be actively involved in pastoral care, in preaching and the writing of inspiring texts. His successor as Bishop was the Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji. Bishop emeritus Michael went to his eternal reward on November 14, 2008.

Sources:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Ugwu_Eneja

https://www.catholicdioceseenugu.org.ng/2019/04/16/the-exemplary-life-of-the-servant-of-god-most-rev-michael-ugwuja-eneja/

https://www.bishopmichaeleneja.org.ng/home.html

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