Stephen Ezeanya
| The Most Reverend Stephen Ezeanya | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Archbishop of Onitsha | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Onitsha |
| Appointed | 9 May 1985 |
| Installed | 11 May 1985 |
| Term ended | 25 February 1995 |
| Predecessor | Francis Arinze |
| Successor | Albert Obiefuna |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 20 December 1953 |
| Consecration | 11 May 1985 by Francis Arinze |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stephen Nweke Ezeanya 31 March 1921 Nnokwa, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Died | November 12, 1996 (aged 75) Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Buried | Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha |
Stephen Nweke Ezeanya Listenⓘ (31 March 1921—12 November 1996) was a Nigerian Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Onitsha from 9 March 1985 until his retirement on 25 February 1995.[1]
Biography
After Francis Arinze was appointed cardinal, Ezeanya was ordained as the bishop of Onitsha. He was installed as the Archbishop of the diocese on 11 May 1985.[2]
References
- Back to citation Cheney, David M. (2023-12-31). "Archbishop Stephen Nweke Ezeanya [Catholic-Hierarchy]". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- Back to citation Ozigboh, Ikenga R. A. (1985). Igbo Catholicism: The Onitsha Connection, 1967-1984. Africana-Fep Publishers. p. XV. ISBN 978-978-175-109-7.