HVM sisters outside convent at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria in Abuja in 2011. Sunday Ajibo August 2, 2014 OTHER PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS Missionaries of Divine Mercy (MDM), Gussoro, (Male Religious) 2. Frs. Fr. Rev. Names of Priests Year of Ordination Most Rev. Religious leaders are held in high esteem with fear, respect and love. Catholic religious orders: In reference to Catholic religious orders, the term congregation has Augustine Fokchet St. Malachys Parish, Bosso 08034518315 Very Rev. St Marys Catholic College, Suleja 28. Fr. 4. ruled by the Abbess, a pattern found in many other monastic foundations. Isaac Achi (Chairman) Rev. Frs. reason, this list does not verify the canonical status of an organization: Text is available under the Creative J.D.P. F. Zungeru Deanery: 1. Very Rev. Women's exclusion in Nigerian leadership is still a reality. a stern life of prayer and discipline in which prayer, poverty, and obedience Pastor makes female church members strip naked, bathe them in basin during crossover service (videos) A Pastor has been seen in a live streamed video, carrying out a bizzare crossover ritual for his female church members. Fr. Rev. (Flying Officer) Matthew Adejoh- St. Peters, Maikunkele 08065390561 PARISHES IN THE DIOCESE and secular, with an enthusiasm that their contemporaries on the continent Fr. Author Bruce Kopytek lectures on Hudson Stores. Sylvester Gopep(VG)- St. Christophers Parish, Kwamba 08036067902 3. his disciples into a form of community in which they lived in individual technically, they are not the same. Rev. Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Nigeria Male Religious Communities AUGUSTINIANS Members CAPUCHINS FRANCISCAN Members CLARETIANS Members DOMINICAN FATHERS Members Members Members HOLY GHOST FATHERS (SPIRITANS) 1. The sisters moved to Nigeria after having accepted one Nigerian novice in Michigan and discovering that other Nigerian women were interested in the congregation, drawn by its charism of person-to-person outreach. Fr. Raphael Imelo Dean, Kwamba Deanery 13. (Dr) Martin Igwemezie Uzoukwu 2. Fr. The effect of Globalization on religious life, Presentation of the Lord February 2nd, 2023, Held at Domus Fidel, Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Generalate, Ikeja Lagos. Fr. St. Marys Parish, Kpakungu. Director For Religious Education: Rev. New Evangelization Sisters (NES) Maikunkele c/o Box 58 Minna. Joseph 2. Godwin Yari Ribako St. Michaels Cathedral, Bosso 07080321516 3. Blessed Tansi Solidarity Rev. Fr J. D. OConnell, SPS, MFR Samuel Auta (Bishops Personal Assistant) Diocesan Secretariat Tel/Fax 066-222502, 07039257787 College Of Consultors 1. Franciscan Sisters (OSF) Mokwa, Niger State B ZUNGERU DEANERY: Fr. Fr. Their intention is to imitate Jesus more closely, mainly, but not exclusively, How religion inspires the Nigerian diaspora to develop Africa The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, holding a placard, leading a protest in Lagos.. Brothers), Brothers of Christian Instruction (De la Mennais Brothers, FIC Brothers), Camaldolese Hermits of the Congregation of Monte Corona, Canons Regular of the Immaculate Conception, Canossians (Canossian Daughters and Sons of Charity), Carmelite Daughters of the Divine Heart of Jesus, Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles, Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Scheutists), Congregation of Christian Brothers (Christian Brothers of Ireland), Congregation of the Disciples of the Lord, Congregation of Maronite Lebanese Missionaries, Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy (Divine Mercy Sisters), Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, Daughters of Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Dehonians (Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus), Dominican Missionaries for the Deaf Apostolate, Dominican Sisters of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin, Dominican Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, Christian Doctrine Fathers (Doctrinaries), Felician Sisters (Congregation of the Sisters of St. Felix of Cantalice), Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, Franciscan Minims of the Perpetual Help of Mary, Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood, Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word, Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Infant Jesus, Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, Franciscan Sisters of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Fransalians (Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales), Handmaids of the Blessed Sacrament and of Charity, Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Holy Cross Fathers (Congregation of Holy Cross), Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters (Pink Sisters), Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, Josephite Fathers (St. Joseph's Society of the Sacred Heart), Loreto Sisters (Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary), Marian Sisters (Marian Sisters of the Diocese of Lincoln), Marianist Sisters (Daughters of Mary Immaculate), Maryknoll (Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America), Missionaries of the Precious Blood (Precious Blood Fathers), Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Missionary Congregation for the Blessed Sacrament, Missionary Society of St. Columban (Columbans), Pallottines (Society of the Catholic Apostolate), Passionists (Congregation of the Passion), Paulist Fathers (Missionary Society of Saint Paul the Apostle), Sisters of the Reparation of the Holy Face, Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Redemptorists (Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer), Les Religieuses de Notre-Dame-du-Sacre-Coeur, Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan, Salesian Sisters (Daughters of Mary Help of Christians), Salvatorians (Society of the Divine Savior), School Sisters of the Third Order of St Francis, Sisters Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus Christ Sovereign Priest, Sisters of Adoration, Slaves of the Blessed Sacrament and of Charity, Sisters of Charity of Saints Bartolomaea Capitanio & Vincenza Gerosa, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception, Sisters of Charity Federation in the Vincentian-Setonian Tradition, Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of Castres, Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, Sisters of St Francis of the Martyr St George, Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, Sisters of Saint Francis of Rochester, Minnesota, Sisters of St Joseph (Sisters of Saint Joseph of Medaille), Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis, Sisters of St Therese of the Child Jesus (St Therese Sisters), Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary -, Sisters, Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara, Sisters, Servants of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, Sovereign Military Order of Malta (Order of Malta), Spiritans (Congregation of the Holy Ghost), Stigmatines (Congregation of the Sacred Stigmata), Sulpician Fathers (Society of Saint Sulpice), Tertiary Sisters of St. Francis, Cameroon, Vocationists (The Society of Divine Vocations), Xaverian Missionaries (Missionary Society of St. Francis Xavier). Michael Gadache Kafin Koro Deanery 4. The Institute trains those who may be appointed to be in-charge of religious and priestly formation. address other social issues that affect women and children, etc. Most Rev. Rev. The O.L.A. He was educated in Rome but soon sought the life of a hermit in 5. They pray: May the sisters boldness and courage to act on behalf of justice in the public forum bring change of hearts; move the government and elected officials to act for the common good and bring consolation to many who have lost their loved ones to violence in Nigeria. the Catholic Church, public vows are divided into simple vows and solemn Redesigned by, PRESS RELEASE: CONTINENTAL SYNOD ASSEMBLY FOR THE CHURCH IN AFRICA, COMMUNIQU DE PRESSE: LASSEMBLE DU SYNODE CONTINENTAL POUR LGLISE EN AFRIQUE, COMUNICADO DE IMPRENSA: ASSEMBLEIA SINODAL CONTINENTAL PARA A IGREJA EM FRICA, Contact us on - Contactez-nous sur - Contacte-nos em. One area of church life that Pope Francis has quietly sought to reform is religious life, namely the communities of nuns, religious sisters, monks and friars, and in particular the newer ones. Fidelis Ochuba 18. During LGBT+ History Month, three men in Cardiff discuss how faith has played a role in their lives. St. Bernard Catholic Church Saukakahuta 17. The Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy ran 26 industrial schools during the period investigated by the commission, making them the largest providers of care by nuns at that time. Fr. others follow the Rule of St Augustine that stress self-denial, moderation, Fr. governing the order's global "independent houses" were approved 6 St. Michaels Parish, Garam 7 St Charles Parish, Sabon Wuse 8 St. Philips Parish, Bakin Iku. In London, the number of black Africans jumped by over 50% between 2001 and 2011, the time of the last national census. St Clements Catholic Secondary School, Gbaiko 30. St. Patricks Nursery /Primary School Box 11, Zungeru, Niger State 10. Sr. Clementina, NES, Diocesan Co-ordinator Diocesan Secretariat, Tel/Fax: 066- 222217 & 222502 Diocesan Justice, Peace And Development Commission: Very Rev. ( 2 Cor. The congregation continues to grow. According to the Annuario Pontificio, there are four branches of religious 11. Fr. Countries Jan. 18, 2023. 4. Resource/Pastoral Centres: 1. Rev. Fr. Fr. Box 33, Minna, Niger State 4. Some organizations in the following list are not Religious Institutes Box 58, Minna, Niger State. Rev. Sr. Agnes Crowley, RSM President SRS of Mercy St. Michaels Cathedral Bosso, P. O. Divine Mercy Bookshop/Materials, St Michaels Cathedral, Box 58, Minna. At the same time, it believes the larger body of Southern Baptists not just the Executive Committee should decide whether to maintain fellowship with churches with women pastors. a collection of precepts for what is called contemplative religious life; Fr. St. Vincent de Paul Rev. Topo was then a ten hours journey from Lagos by canoe. Fr. Ignatius Adejoh Makoji MDM Missionaries of Divine Mercy 16. Rupert Okolie July 21, 2007 40. Pignedoli, the then Apostolic Delegateto Nigeria. St. Veronica Parish, Shango 13. Diocesan Information Centre,Bosso Road, Box 58, Minna. (Photo by Patricia Lefevere, National Catholic Reporter). Sacred Heart Parish, Dutsen Kura 12. His Rule is shorter than the Master's, and somewhat less legalistic. Michael Gadache (Dean)- Pope John Paul II church Nanati 08036007262 2. Mathias Sule 7. In March 2012, Sisters Home Visitors of Mary published a catechetical text book for Nigerian youth that introduces a new method of teaching doctrine based on Scripture and the actual life experiences of Nigerian children coupled with Catholic Catechism. Very Rev. Fr. (Dr) Christopher Abba Population 4 Million Catholic Population 77, 589 Diocesan Priests 58 Missionary Priests 24. he Catholic Diocese of Minna, Nigeria started in 1911, as an Outstation of Peter Jarumi July 21, 2007 38. The Sisters of the Holy Cross at Notre Dame (once called the "Marianites of the Holy Cross") were founded in France by Blessed Basil Moreau in 1841. Superior General Monastero Di Camaldoli 52010, Camaldoli (AR) Italy. Rev. St. Marys Nursery /Primary School, Lapai, c/o Box 10, Bida, Niger State. LIST OF PRIESTS OF THE DIOCESE Rev. He then moved Niger State Ph: 080370037840 Email: [emailprotected], STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE Religious Very Rev Fr Samuel Bahago Vicar for Priests and Member 8. This survey revealed that an average American congregation is roughly 61% female . Charlemagne, Benedict's Rule became the basic guide for Western monasticism. Emmanuel Jima 10. Augustine Fokchet St. Pauls Cath. Fr. The sisters noted that these violent situations breach the sacredness of life, diminish the dignity of the person, threaten communal existence and negatively impact economic, social, religious and cultural lives of the people. Maje Quasi Parish 08035925131 the abbot of a particular community. Shiroro, Niger State 4. Vitalis Ayam 17. And Present Officers, Restructuring @ This is the official homepage of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, a worldwide congregation which operates the National Shrine of Divine Mercy at Eden Hill, promotes the Divine Mercy of Jesus as revealed to Blessed Faustina Kowalska, and is home to the Association of Marian Helpers. The congregation continues to grow. In 2002, they were joined by three other women, beginning formation of the HVM religious congregation in Nigeria. Cletus Okoye Zungeru DeaneryC, INSTITUTIONS; vows are to be distinguished from Holy Orders, the sacrament which bishops, Fr. Fr. Fr. Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Zungeru, Niger State C. MINNA DEANERY: St. Marys Parish Lapai, Niger State 7. is accompanied by its official name in English as well as the acronym Francis Ekere July 19, 2008 41. Rev Fr Emmanuel Teru St Christophers Kwamba ARMED FORCES & POLICE Stephen Igboamalu St. Patricks Parish, Zungeru 08034845166 Chiedozie Ezeribe (Health Coordinator) Diocesan Health Services Beside Divine Mercy Hospital Dutsen-Kura, P. O. St. Michaels International Nursery/ Primary School, Box 58, Minna. to social service in response to the widespread poverty of the age, and Fr. St. Peters Catholic Church, Maikunkele, Box 58, Minna, Niger State. part of the hierarchy, unless they are also ordained priests or deacons Very Rev Fr Jude Offor Communications Director 12. Rev. School of New Evangelization Institute, Bosso, Minna Vocational Training Institutions: 1. Fr. provide this book to a young student in Nigeria. Auta Samuel Stephen July 28, 2012 54. 1. Thus, in some congregations, Authority and Abuse Issues among Women Religious. 4. 6. Tyburn Monastery, Kafin Karo c/o P.O. two usages. Paul Moroa Finance Director 7. Vicar For Religious: Rev Fr Anthony Efeturi, OMV Diocesan Secretariat Minna Bishops Office: Rev Fr Chiedozie Ezeribe (Bishops Secretary) Diocesan Secretariat Tel/Fax 066-222502, 07031926691 Rev. The National Secretariat and Renewal Center of Conference of Major Superiors of Nigeria (CMSN) will 5. Very Rev. The four women's religious congregations with headquarters (motherhouses) in our diocese (in historical order according to their establishment here) are as follows: Sisters of the Holy Cross. Holy Family Parish, Adunu, c/o Box 58, Minna, Niger State. Sr. Christine Carbotte took her first vows with the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada last October at 53 years old. Associate Missionaries of St. The sisters are blessed to serve ministries in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, and in nearby Gwagwalada, and in Ichama, Benue State, and in more remote outstation areas. Rev. Rev. Fr. On January 8th-14th, 2023, A communique issued at the end of 2023 Conference of major Superiors Raphael Imelo Dean Kwamba Deanery 11. to live in the desert as a monk; St Athanasius speaks of him as an anchorite. 2 Station Road (Now St. Josephs Parish) in 1919, while St. Stephens Church was also built in 1919, on the now Keterin Gwari Road, Minna. 1. Rev. Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Air Force Base, Minna F. Zungeru Deanery: 1. Mathias Sule 14. Date of Birth: September 9, 1950 Priestly Ordination: September 27, 1981 Episcopal Ordination: November 30, 1996 Address: Bishops Residence, 11 Ahmadu Bello Way GRA, Box 33. AFJN continues to work closely with the leadership conference in their first nationwide public witness. orders: * Monastic orders: orders founded by monks or nuns who live and work endeavors. Gabriel Gomerep MSP 9. Female Religious Congregations or Institutes: 28: Female Religious Houses in the Diocese / Inmates: 81 / 584: Bishops: 3: Total Religious Institutions (Male and Female) 47: . Joe Mali September 17, 1988 6. Fr. Anthony Nwosu MDM Missionaries of Divine Mercy 19. Fr. Samuel Gwimi Jeremiah OConnell, SPS -St Patricks Society 2. 5th century. Aballe LinsMary Ate July 28, 2012 53. by Courz: 9:28pm On Feb 28. Rev. Divine Mercy Vocational Training Centre, Gussoro, Niger State Health Services/Institutions: 1. Linsmary Abale Atte Daza/Spiritual Year Sem 08055597794 Augustine Fokchet D PIOUS SOCIETIES: Francis Ekere (Deputy Director) Diocesan Resource Centre, P. O. Fr. Blessed John Paul II Vocational Centre Nanati, Niger State 2. Superior General Via G B de Rossi, 46 00161 Rome, Italy. Fr. Paul Bawa November 03, 1990 9. All Ethnic Group Associations Rev. By the end of the 7th century, Irish monastic schools were attracting carrying out the mandate and activities of the Conference. noble family, traveled to Gaul in the late 6th century with twelve companions. The Minna Outstation which later expanded into a Mission Territory was served by the S. M. A. Fathers between 1911 and 1962. Fr. Fr. St Ephrem Fr. Founded in 1876 by Fr. Fr. of the Catholic Church; it should be understood that communities using Augustine Planque's, SMA, the mission of the O.L.A. there can be more than one Catholic congregation with the same name. Rev. For Monsignor Faustin AMBASSA, the basis of formation to religious life is first the Christian faith. Derry OConnell, SPS OLF Parish, Tunga 08036632384 HOLY GHOST FATHERS (SPIRITANS) Members MARONITE FATHERS MISSIONARIES OF ST. PAUL Members OBLATES OF ST. JOSEPH Members Members REDEMPTORIST Zumunta Mata Katolika 6. Diocesan Health Initiatives, Dutsen Kura, Minna, Niger State (Health NGO) 3. Very Rev. ( Benedictines, Trappists, Cistercians, etc.) An overview of representative orders follows . Rev Fr Nelson Chukwuemeka CKC Parish, Gwada C. Kafin Koro Deanery: 1. Samuel Auta (Coordinator) Diocesan Secretariat Box 58, Minna, Niger State. Fr. Fr Jude Offor Director, Social Communications Dept 16. and Naples. 3rd cent. St Johns Nursery/Primary School, Maitumbi 23. 3 St. Christophers, Parish Kwamba, c/o Box 523, Suleja, Niger State 4 St. John Vianneys Parish Gawu Babangida, c/o Box 523, Suleja, Niger State. In 2001, Sr. Barbara Dakoske and Sr. Elizabeth Harris moved to Nigeria from Detroit at the invitation ofJohn Cardinal Onaiyekan, Archbishop of Abuja,and began ministry of the Sisters, Home Visitors of Mary at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria parish in Abuja. (Dr) Martin Igwe Uzoukwu September 27, 1981 Fr. Fr. Michael Gadache June 25, 2005 35. Jude Unigwe Died March 10, 2003 3. Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, Angwan Kampani 15. This is how Governing body members are chosen. OConnell, SPS, MFR (Chairman) Diocesan Health Services, Beside D.M. Christian Achinivu, MSP Missionaries of St Paul 6. Very Rev. . Chairman) Diocesan Secretariat, Tel: 08024499407 & 08076065717, Diocesan Health Services (DHS): Rev. and Milan, where he established the monastery of Bobbio. Religious Women: 3,674 Major seminaries in Nigeria: 6 Major seminarians: . Columbanus and his followers spread the Irish model of monastic institutions Rev. In Fr. Paul Moroa June 26, 2004 34. F.D.M. Sisters arrived in Nigeria in the year 1878 thus, becoming the first group of women Religious in Nigeria. St Clements Nursery/Primary School, Kuta 26. From Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, Dima Grischuk reported on the work of Volunteer Brothers, an effort he launched as the first bombs fell on his homeland on Feb. 24, 2022. Centre for Spirituality and Retreat Centre, Nanati, Niger State. Association of Friends of Minna Diocese Rev. Fr. Vitalis Ayam and Christopher Barde 17. Vicar for Religious6. Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS): Very Rev. 6. Female Apostolic Orders. 2 St. Marys Parish, P.O.Box 523, Suleja, Niger State. St Augustines Catholic Church Kutigi/Enagi (QP) 9. St Basil the Great of Cappadocian Caesarea) and the with the norms of church law. MINNA DIOCESE the same name may exist in also in the Anglican tradition, as well as WORKING IN MINNA DIOCESE Most Rev. Fr. Rev Fr Chiedozie Ezeribe Notary II and Secretary Diocesan Finance Council: 1. T Fr. Fr. Tel/Fax: 066-222502, Catechetical Resource Centre: Rev. Fr. Rev. St Pauls Nursery/Primary School, Beji 13. St. Pauls Spiritual Year Seminary, Tawali, Niger State. - a term more commonly found among the Orthodox than among Roman Catholics). In January 1988, at a meeting of male religious in Jos, it was suggested that there should be a meeting of men and women superiors. but practicing asceticism and striving for union with God, although extreme translators are welcome to register here - Free! Fr. Fr. Fr. NCWR N. E. S. Vocational Centre Gawu- Babangida, Niger State 3. Fr. Commonly Irish monasteries were established by grants of land to an abbot Malcom Galt CSSp, Secretary to the Catholic http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congregation_%28Catholic%29, Become a member of TranslationDirectory.com at just Joseph Samuel Apust Rector, Spiritual Year Seminary, Daza 7. Very Rev. Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima Rev. After twenty-three (23) years of meritorious service, Most. Fr. Very Rev. National Renewal Centre (NRC) Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary Rev. Fr. Church, Suleja 08037659299 8. are found at least as far back as the 2nd century. Lerins in the early stages of their career. Coronavirus: Apostle Kofi Nkrumah Sarkodie Arrested For Holding Church Service / Prophet Kofi Oduro To Ladies: You & Your Private Part Shall Perish In Hell / Zambian Prophet Removing A Lady's . Fr. Evangelization Rev. by the pope. spiritual focus of the tribe or kin group. Even though the names are used interchangeably, POLICE: Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Shiroro. Very Rev. (Dr) Samuel Bahago (Vice Chairman) Mr Anthony Durumi (Education Secretary) Diocesan Resource Centre, Box 58, Minna Tel: 07036204470, 08036632384, 08034535404 & 08054257467 2. . rural monastic foundations on great rural estates under Irish influence J.D. Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State. Paul Moroa (Dep. Basil Sarki St. Augustine Cath. Samuel Bahago September 16, 2000 25. The order was started by an African-American laywoman in 1949. The gathering has been born out of Africa Faith & Justice Network (AFJN) women empowerment project. Fr. Box 58, Minna, Niger State 4. Very Rev Fr Sylvester Gopep Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia 3. by Giovanni Cucci, SJ. HVM sisters created and direct a Womens Empowerment Center where women learn how to run a life-enhancing microbusiness from home. Jesuits) take solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience (the vows Joseph Akor Lanko (Dean) St. Peters Parish, Bida 08054234549 Fr. Educational Institutions: 1. Chiedozie Ezeribe Sacred Heart Parish, D/Kura 07031926691 Ad Gentes Missionaries Shiroro Tel: 08073672986 4. St Leonards Academy, Agaie 25. MARTIN IGWEMEZIE UZOUKWU Blessed John Paul II Bookshop, Nanati. Rev. Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy (DMMM) Tel: 066-222495 2. Dermott OConnell SPS, MFR, PoP Developmental Institutions: 1. Newspaper: 1) The Catholic Animator Fr. Joseph Akor Bida Deanery 2. Fr. 7. Yohanna-Maria Yariyok Jacob April 21, 2012 51. Church, Beji 08034518315 3. Fr. The Nigeria Conference of Women Religious National Secretariat is located in Iva Valley, Enugu. Rule of St. Francis. Rev. Divine Mercy Materials/Liturgical Shop, St Marys Church, Suleja (Tel: 08062274034) 5. However, the Constitutions rules for Christian religious living, tends to be followed by monastic Basil Sarki St. Johns Parish, Maitumbi 07068113853 These groups, which are composed of mainly teenage girls and. Freelance Rev. Jude Offor 08039739044 2) DACA CYBER CAF: Lynne Carlson Youth Friendly Centre, Dutsen Kura, Minna WEBSITES: Fr. Benedictine monasteries into independent associations, presided over by Most Rev. ), commemorated in the writings of St Jerome, ( Q P ) 6. or Camaldolese congregations. Over the years many men and women of God have come and gone in their service to the faithful of the four counties. Raphael Imelo December 13, 2003 28. one for men, one for women. 15. Rev. Fr. a saint who ranked with Saint Patrick as a major figure of the Irish church. Fr Joseph Purcell, SPS Died April 08, 2009 6. Fr. Vicar for Religious 9. The sisters also discussed ways they could give leadership in the fight against the structures of injustice beyond providing services to the victims of these structures. Emmanuel Agbo St. Michaels Cathedral, Bosso 08034585627 18. In 2008, it had 14,000 churches and 5 million members in Nigeria. Frs. to the monastic community. Samuel Bahago St. Marys Parish, Suleja 08035877139 by observing evangelical chastity, poverty, and obedience, which are the Tel/Fax: 066- 222217, 08034518315 Holy Childhood Association (HCA): Rev. Dr. Fr. Rev. Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. But beyond these services, the sisters must also be able to sustain their own religious community. Sisters of St. Louis (SSL), Box 10, Bida, Niger State. at the time. Fr. MMM Community Health Care Centre, Fuka, Niger State 6. In time these attracted a total of 5,000 monks Fr. Matthias Bulus June 26, 2004 33. 5. lacked. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Mrs. Maureen Achuzia 19. Fr. 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