Catholic Bishop Calls For Exemption Of Aged Women From Church Levies

Most Rev. Paulinus C. Ezeokafor

Most Rev. Paulinus C. Ezeokafor of Awka Diocese has called for the exemption of women above 80 years from church levies.

The Bishop made the call while delivering his homily during the 2022 Chrism Mass/Cathedraticum at the Catholic Cathedral in Awka, Anambra State.

The Bishop said only voluntary donations by such persons should be tolerated.

He said: “Any woman above 80 years should be exempted from all forms of levy except voluntary donations in the church.”

Bishop Ezeokafor is known for his advocacy for the aged and less privileged in society.