Peter Ebere Okpaleke | |
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| Cardinal, Bishop of Ekwulobia | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Ekwulobia |
| See | Ekwulobia |
| Appointed | 5 March 2020 |
| Installed | 29 April 2020 |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of Santi Martiri dell'Uganda a Poggio Ameno (2022-) |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Ahiara (2012-18) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 22 August 1990 |
| Consecration | 21 May 2013 by Anthony John Valentine Obinna |
| Created cardinal | 27 August 2022 by Pope Francis |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Ebere Okpaleke 1 March 1963 |
| Motto | Veni Sancte Spiritus ("Come Holy Spirit") |
| Coat of arms | .svg) |
Peter Ebere Okpaleke (born 1 March 1963) is a Nigerian prelate and cardinal of the Catholic Church who has been Bishop of Ekwulobia since 29 April 2020. He was appointed Bishop of Ahiara in 2012 and consecrated in 2013, but after the local clergy and laity insisted on an Mbaise bishop instead he was installed as bishop of Ekwulobia.He was later created a Cardinal in 2022 by Pope Francis on 27 August.
On 27 August 2022, Pope Francis made him a cardinal.