Stephen Ezeanya
Nigerian Catholic prelate
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Stephen Nweke Ezeanya ⓘ (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]
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 |
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]