The Papal Nuncio takes part in a memorial Mass for Mrs Celine Oliemma Bridget Orji. Pictured are Dr Chizoba Orji (daughter-in-law), Adaora Chidume (daughter), Papal Nuncio Archbishop
Jude Thaddeaus Okolo, Dr Azubike Orji (son). With her grandchildren, altar servers, Ella Chidume, Jane- Frances Chidume, Kasy Chidume, Chudi Chidume, Ada Orji, Kene Orji & Toby Orji. Photo: Joe Akude The new Papal Nuncio, Jude Thaddeus Okolo, attended the memorial Mass of a devout Nigerian women in Drogheda, Louth.
Fr Louis Illah of St Mary’s parish in Navan officiated the Mass of Mrs Celine Olienna Bridget Orji. It was attended by members of St Peter’s Church and the Nigerian community.
Mrs Orji was very active in several Catholic organisations throughout her life. She became a nurse after getting top grades at school, and graduated University College Hospital Ibadan School of Nursing in 1965 with two certificates: State Registered Nurse and Nigerian Registered Nurse. She continued in her education receiving further qualifications in midwifery, and a BSc (Hons) and MSc degree.
She served 32 years as a nurse in two Nigerian hospitals, and worked alongside her husband the late Prof. Ben Orji. Mrs Orji retired as Chief Nursing Officer in 2005, and passed away last month aged 72. Her daughter, Adaora Chidume, works in Lourdes Hospital Drogheda.