Burial of Msgr. Ike's father, Pa Richard Maduabuchi Ike
Msgr. Obiora Ike buried his father, Pa Richard Maduabuchi Ike, aged 101 on Thursday 16^th May, 2013 at a ceremony that attracted 10,000 mourners, 300 Bishops and Priests and numerous Reverend Sisters at Umana Ndiagu in Enugu State.

The preacher at the burial mass was Fr. Christian Anieke.

57 cows were used to entertain the guests!

International Conference on "Inter Religious Dialogue and Persecution of Christians in Nigeria"
CIDJAP in collaboration with Christian Defense Force (CDF) and Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Action, Godfrey Okoye University organized an International Conference/Workshop on "Religious Freedom, Christian Persecution and Intolerance in Nigeria; The Need for Dialogue."

The conference was attended by Christian Solidarity International (CSI) Switzerland, N.G.O.s from various states in Nigeria, leaders of churches, Government representatives and cultural groups.

The conference ended with a communique signed by Msgr. Obiora Ike and Herbert Meier of Christian Solidarity International (CSI) appealing for dialogue and end to hostilities against Christians by Boko Haram in Nigeria.

The conference was held on 22^nd May, 2013 at the Ofuobi Africa Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Action, Enugu.

Prof. Obiora Ike at Prof. Achebe's Night of songs
Msgr. Obiora Ike participated at the Night of songs and tributes in honour of Late Prof. Chinua Achebe.

The event was held at the Main Lounge of the Enugu Sports Club on 24^th May, 2013.



Enugu Diocesan Priests Annual Seminar
On Monday 27^th May, 2013, Msgr. Ike attended the Enugu Diocesan Priests Annual Seminar which discussed the upcoming Synod of the diocese focusing on the topic;

Renewing The Mission And Identity Of The Church In Enugu Diocese In Service To Integral Education, Reconciliation And Human Development
(That they may have life and have it more abundantly - John 10:10)

Present at the occasion were the Bishop of the Diocese, His Excellency, Most Rev C.V.C. Onaga, the Vicar General, Msgr. Luke Adike, Msgr. Obiora Ike who is the Chairman, Synod Preparatory Committee as well as the organizer of the event, all the Deans of the six deaneries, over 200 priests, 300 religious and 400 lay faithful.

The seminar was held at the Jubilee Hall, Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu.