The remains of Rev. Fr. Iheanyichukwu Maurice Enwerem, OP, were laid to rest today 23rd August 2024 at the Holy Ghost Cathedral in Enugu, following a solemn funeral ceremony attended by clergy, faithful, and mourners from across the nation.
Born on July 23, 1950, in Obehie Asa, Aba, within the Catholic Diocese of Umuahia, Fr. Enwerem hailed from Nsu down in Ehime Mbano, Imo State. He joined the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) on November 19, 1971, and was later ordained as a Catholic priest on July 8, 1978.
After three years of pastoral work in Sokoto Diocese, Fr. Enwerem became the assistant chaplain at Ife University (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in August 1980. His academic journey took him abroad, where he earned a BA in Philosophy from the Catholic University of Leuven, a Master’s degree in Political Theology from the University of Toronto, and both a Master’s and PhD in Social and Political Thought from York University, also in Toronto.
On July 24, 2024, Fr. Enwerem passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to his faith, intellectual pursuits, and service to humanity. His death came as a shock to his religious and biological families, as well as his colleagues and friends.
In a statement reacting to his passing, the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, expressed deep sorrow. “Fr. Enwerem showed absolute commitment and dedication to his duty as a Religious Priest. He was a peacemaker, and his hospitable nature knew no bounds. Though he is no longer with us, his legacy lives on,” Bishop Onaga said.
The Bishop urged all who mourned Fr. Enwerem to find solace in the Christian belief that those who die in Christ shall rise again. He assured that God’s unfailing love would bring comfort in this time of grief.
Rev. Fr. Enwerem was laid to rest amidst tears and heartfelt tributes, as those who knew him gathered to pay their final respects. May his soul rest in peace.
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