Holy Ghost, Enugu, the centre of travels in and out of the city

Holy Ghost Cathedral Area, shortened as Holy Ghost, is a place located at the heart of Enugu City, Enugu State of Nigeria.

  • First, the place is home to the topmost Catholic church in the state, the Holy Ghost Cathedral. It’s from the Cathedral’s name that the wider area got its name.
  • Second, the place is home to a cluster of many motor parks in Enugu.

At the Holy Ghost Cathedral Area both your spiritual and travel problems are solved like never before.

The probability of you stopping at the Holy Ghost Cathedral Area if you are coming to Enugu through public transport is high because vehicles often drive in and out of the place while in Enugu.

It is not very easy driving here due to traffic and busy trading activities from roadside retailers.

You’ll have to hold your bag tightly because some criminals parade the place snatching and robbing people of their valuables.

Strongly hold your belongings like phone and walk past crowded areas without delay.

You also have to be careful while walking because some drivers can be reckless.

When considering exit you can choose the transport company or park you want as they’re in abundance.

Should you want to withdraw money, POS service providers are ever ready for you with several POS machines.

Also, roadside retailers with variety of products make sales at prices that interests many.

The Holy Ghost Cathedral in Enugu is a popular Catholic worship centre.

The magnificent Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu
Inside the Holy Ghost Cathedral
A serene environments at Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu
Worshippers at the cathedral
Map of Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu
A road near the cathedral

It is located along Market Road, Enugu City

Address
Holy Ghost Cathedral
Ogui, Enugu City, Enugu State, Nigeria

The Holy Ghost Cathedral is near:

  • Ogbete main market
  • Old park market
  • Ogui Road

Holy Ghost Cathedral Enugu is the head zone for all the Catholic Churches in Enugu.

Front entrance of Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu at night
Left sideview of the cathedral
Right sideview of the cathedral
A flamboyant facility at the cathedral

The cathedral remains one of the most iconic pieces of church architecture in Nigeria.

It was initially dedicated in 1955 by Bishop Charles Heerey and was rededicated in 2012 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of Enugu, after renovations.

During renovations much of the original design was retained.

It’s an enormous worship centre with a school, health facility, an orphanage home, bookshop and a hotel.

It also comprises a restaurant, and events hall.

Bookshop
The best and biggest bookstore in Enugu (St. Paul’s Bookstore) is located in the cathedral compound.

Hospital
Besides the cathedral is a hospital, Mother of Christ Hospital

Hotel
The hotel is actually a special guest house known as Domus Guest House. It is meant for visiting priests and reverend sisters and any other church member who wishes to stay.

Events hall
The events hall is for conferences, seminars and wedding ceremonies.