By Osegbue Patricia
The Director of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO), Onitsha Archdiocese, Dame Ngozi Nwanosike, has urged mothers to remain steadfast in building Christ-centred families despite the moral and social challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Nwanosike made the call while addressing members of St. Mary’s Parish, Inland Town, Onitsha, during the 2026 Annual July General Meeting as part of her routine pastoral visits to parishes across the archdiocese.
She urged mothers not to neglect their God given responsibility of nurturing their children because of the pressures and distractions of modern society, but to build their homes on prayer, love, forgiveness, obedience to God’s word and service to God and humanity.
She also encouraged mothers to intentionally instil biblical values in their children, stressing that God had entrusted them with the sacred responsibility of raising families according to His will.
Also speaking, a retired teacher, Mrs. Patricia Atuanya, cautioned against the attitude of “Nwam akarịa m” (my child is above me), saying it encouraged indiscipline and could lead children into antisocial behaviour.
Atuanya emphasised the importance of education, discipline and proper upbringing, noting that raising morally upright children remained essential to building a responsible society.
In her remarks, a parish CWO member, Mrs. Helen Igwe, said many mothers had become overly preoccupied with the pursuit of wealth, urging them to devote quality time to their children and remain actively involved in their upbringing.
The multi day programme featured the conferment of the Ezinne title on deserving mothers, spiritual and health talks, as well as a candlel ighting exercise symbolising faith and family devotion.
In a vote of thanks, the Parish CWO President, Mrs. Ezinne Patricia Onwuegbuna, appreciated participants for their commitment and urged members to put the meeting’s theme, “Building Christ-centred Families in an Ever Changing World,” into practice in their homes.
Osegbue Patricia is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
