Born 10th November 1974 to Catechist Daniel and Mrs Hannah Arinze of Umu-Ugokwe, Umuobum, Umunebo Ngo Nnobi in Idemili South LGA Anambra State in Nigeria.

*SCHOOLS ATTENDED.*
-Azia Community school Azia.
-Ebonato Central School Otolo Nnewi
-Edoji Central School Uruagu Nnewi.
-Bishop Crowther Junior Seminary Awka
-Nnewi High School Nnewi
-Federal Polytechnic Oko.
-St Paul’s University College Awka (Affiliate of University of Nigeria Nsukka).

*CERTIFICATES OBTAINED*
-F.S.L.C
-W.A.S.C
-DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY.
-BACHELOR OF ARTS (RELIGION)

*APPOINTED A CHURCH TEACHER AND SERVED IN THE FOLLOWING CHURCHES:*
-St Paul’s Ang Church Ebenesi Nnobi (1995)
-ST Stephen’s Ang Church Umudim Nnewi (1996-1998)
St James Ang Church Ichi (1999)

– *ORDAINED A DEACON 6TH JULY 2003.*
– *PRIESTED 27TH JUNE 2004.*

*PLACES SERVED AS A CLERGYMAN*
-St Michael’s Parish Oka Ichi (2003-2006)
-Christ Church Amakom Ukpor (2007-2011)
-Immanuel Parish Akamili Umudim Nnewi ( 2012-2017)
-St Mary’s Parish Umuohi Okija (2018)
-St Joseph’s Parish Obiofia Nnewichi Nnewi (2019-2020)
-CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MARY URUAGU NNEWI (2021-Date)

*APPOINTMENTS*
-Bishop’s Liaison Officer on Inter-Denominational Affairs. (2018-Date)
-Diocesan Sports Director (2018- Date)
-The Administrative Secretary of the Diocese 2021-date
– Vice Chairman Diocesan Press Board (2018-Date)
-Member of many other Boards and Committees.

*PREFERMENTS*
– *Canon of the Cathedral Church of St Mary* (8th June, 2012 – 3rd September 2021).
– *Archdeacon*- (4th September 2021).
-Married to Mrs Uzoamaka Arinze.
Ven Chukwunonso Arinze is a Socialite,
a Communicator,
a Reader and lover of Education.
A Preacher and a Teacher of God’s Word.
He is an Athlete and a lover of sports; especially Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, and football among others.

To God be the Glory