TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER ONE
Background to Study
Introduction
Clarification of relevant terms
Aims and objectives of the study
Methodology and scope
Division of work
CHAPTER TWO
Biography
Birth and Education
Ascension to the Priesthood Cordination as P…
When he was caporal as a cardinal and archbishop
CHAPTER THREE
3.1Offices and Responsibilities
3.2Okogir and CAN
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1Okogie and Politics
4.2Okogie and the Catholic Charismatic Movement
4.3Okogie and Ecumenism
4.4Okogie and other Christian Movement
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0Evaluation and Conclusion
5.1Evaluation
5.2Conclusion
ABSTRACT
This
study is centred on his eminence Anthony Cardinal Okojie (Catholic
Archbishop of Lagos) his contributions to the Catholic Church
Christianity and the Nigerian nation. This has became necessary in the
view of the public perception of this clergy. One of the findings as in
that Cardinal Okojie who is seen as a social critique has contributed in
no small measure to nation building through his support for morality
education democracy and rule of law. A major limitation was my inability
to see him one on one. However, painstaking effort was made to see his
personal secretary (F. Marcel Amadi) who I conducted oral interview
with. The methodology applied in carrying out this study is historical
and expository.
CHAPTER ONE
1.0BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
1.1INTRODUCTION
The
Catholic Church right from its advent into Nigeria has continued to
impact the spiritual, moral, educational, social and political sphere of
the Nigerian nation. In the history of the church’s contribution
towards nation building, one man stands out, and he is Anthony Cardinal
Okojie whose relentless efforts towards making Nigeria a better nation
is worthy of study.
His Eminence Anthony Cardinal Okogie, the
catholic archbishop of Lagos is a man who has contributed in no small
measure to the growth and development of the Catholic Church and the
nation in general. Before his priestly ordination in December 1966, he
had gone through preparatory stages of intellectual, moral, spiritual
and human formation all of which equipped him for the struggle to
enthrone a better Nigeria and the world in general.
1.2CLARIFICATION OF RELEVANT TERMS
For
a smooth reading and better understanding of the content of this
research work, it is necessary to clarify some terms that may be used in
the course of the study. These include:
1.2.1Ecumenism:
This refers to the whole Christian church seeking Christian unity worldwide.1
1.2.2Secularization:
This means the process of a long from religious to civil use or control.2
1.2.3Democracy:
Democracy means a form of government by the people through elected representatives.3
1.2.4Doctrine:
This refers to a principle of belief of a church.4
1.2.5Government:
The exercise of authority over a state, organization, a system of ruling.5
1.2.6 Celibacy:
Celibacy means unmarried state of a person or complete sexual abstinence.6
1.2.7Encyclical:
This is used to refer to a circular letter from the Pope or Vatican to all the churches.7
1.3AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
1.3.1:To
present Okogie as a man worthy of emulation and commendation because of
his dogedness in the fight for the rule of law, democracy, human rights
and good governance.
1.3.2: To portray Okogie as an ardent defender of catholic doctrine.
1.3.3:To investigate the ecumenical commitment of Okogie.
1.4SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This
study will focus on his Eminence Anthony Cordinal Okogie, biography,
priestly ordination and his contribution to the Catholic Church
Christianity and nation building.
1.5METHODOLOGY
The
research methodology is historical expository. Oral interviews will be
conducted. Materials, journals and books that have been published and
made available at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos will be consulted.
1.6 DIVISION OF WORK
In
this research, chapter 1 provides the background to the study. This
includes introduction, methodology, aims and objectives of the study.
Chapter 2 deals with the biography of Cardinal Okogie and his priestly
life. Chapter 3 highlights his different responsibilities and functions
as a priest, bishop and cardinal. Chapter 4 deals with Cardinal Okogie’s
stand on Ecumenism, charismatic movement, politics and other Christian
denomination. Chapter 5 summarizes and concludes the entire study.