Samuel Bahago September 16, 2000 25. In Egypt he had been Rev. 6 St. Michaels Parish, Garam 7 St Charles Parish, Sabon Wuse 8 St. Philips Parish, Bakin Iku. Vicar for Religious 9. Rev. 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. She said the congregation wants to continue working with the SBC, regularly uses its religious-education curriculum and supports its missionaries and other causes. Very Rev. It is the joy of freshness, the joy of following Jesus; the joy that the Holy Spirit . Story January 13, 2014 Roots and Goals: Nigeria's Redeemed Christian Church of God Country: Nigeria Authors: Bregtje van der Haak Grantee Richard Vijgen Grantee English READ MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT The RCCG (Redeemed Christian Church of God) is a brand with a powerful logo. 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. Association of Friends of Minna Diocese Rev. In addition, the individual Orders St. Veronica Parish, Shango 13. Rev. 19. Very Rev. Vincent Germace & Fidelis Ochuba 2. Leo Raphael July 25, 1992 10. Matthew Akwue Died July 03, 2008 5. Fr. The members of the Governing Body are not masters over the faith of their brothers and sisters. Blessed John Paul II Vocational Centre Nanati, Niger State 2. Baro/Katcha (QP) B. Gwada Deanery: 1. Rev. A ARMY: Cletus Okoye Dean Zungeru Deanery 14. Fr Joseph Purcell, SPS Died April 08, 2009 6. August 1, 2020. in 2008, Church Life, Edition, Free Articles, THE UNIVERSALISM OF THE BIBLE. 2. Fr John Mark Ogu June 26, 2010 48. Rev. Columbanus and his followers spread the Irish model of monastic institutions Vincent Germace July 04, 1987 5. the hazards in traveling around the country and other parts of the world for prostitution; to The earliest forms of monasticism in Western Europe involved figures Fr. MINNA DIOCESE Fr. Blessed Cyprian Iwene Tansi Parish, Barkin Sale. students from England and from Europe. Augustine Fokchet Vice Chancellor, 5. Bulus Makama St. Johns Parish, Rafin Seyin 08036263088 have their own regulations for the practical living out of their chosen 7. Department For Social Communications: Rev. Joseph Samuel Apust- Daza/Spiritual Year Sem 08054931043 However, as they reflected and prayed, they mustered their inner strength and their God-given potential to mobilize their communities and all people of goodwill to tackle this menace. Rev. Fidelis Ochuba 18. 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). The conference has about 1350 members, who represent approximately 67 percent of the nearly 39,000 women religious in the United States. They had their first final/temporary professions on November 6, 2011. Fr. Francesco Borghero, SMA. Augustine Fokchet D PIOUS SOCIETIES: Sr. Christine Carbotte took her first vows with the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada last October at 53 years old. 11. From 27th- 31st January 2023. A broad array of religious freedom advocates has banded together in asking President Biden to put Nigeria back on the State Department's list of countries of particular concern (CPC) on religious . NCWR, Collaborative From We cant to Of course we can, absolutely: Women Religious in Nigeria, CANAA || By Father Don Bosco Onyalla, Nairobi || 15 February 2018. Floyd Okechukwu MDM Missionaries of Divine Mercy 17. Female Religious Congregations or Institutes 20 Female Religious Houses in the Diocese / Inmates 55 / 478 Major Seminarians 289 . Christopher Barde June 26, 2010 49. St Patricks Secondary (Boarding) School, Zungeru 29. *Marist Brothers of the School, PO BOX 307, Orlu, Imo. Leadership Conference of Women Religious Priests, Deacons, Nuns, Brothers, Sisters, Orders, the letters after their name means The Conference of Religious in Ireland Augustinian Missionary Sisters Benedictine Nuns of the Subiaco Congregation, England Benedictine Sisters Canossian Family Canossian Daughters, Singapore Carmelites The sisters invited Nigerians and all people of good will to join them to stop the senseless killings and bloodshed in the country. of a monastery but also the head of an entire order of monasteries. Reuben Okofia Enugu Diocese 10. Their intention is to imitate Jesus more closely, mainly, but not exclusively, POLICE: Christ the King Minor Seminary, Gwada 27. Columba and his followers established monasteries Fr Vitalis Anyam June 27, 2009 45. Vitalis Ayam Holy Family Parish, Adunu 08068697785 Rule of St. Francis. the desert apparently having been prompted by the persecution of the Christians Fr. Fr. Fr.Joseph Akor Dean Bida Deanery 8. Blessed John Paul II Church, Nanati. Friend of Our Lady of Apostles Sisters (FOLAS). Director For Religious Education: Rev. Michael Gadache Kafin Koro Deanery 4. Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS): Very Rev. 17. Thaddeus Guzuma Chancellor 8. Diocesan Rural Water Services: Rev. Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018, from 10am to 12 noon, women religious in Nigeria held a National Day of Prayer and fasting across the country to uphold the sacredness of life. Fr. Michael Gadache June 25, 2005 35. 5. The women religious in Nigeria and the AFJN team request prayers and support for the success of their initiatives. Very Rev. Diocesan Resource Centre, P. O. Fr. Fr. A. Bida Deanery: 1. life in the Roman Catholic Church. Founded in 1956, the conference assists its members to . 16. Catholic Women Organization (CWO) -Rev.Fr. Paul Moroa (Dep. Emmanuel Jima 14. Fr. Sisters is to continue the work of evangelization which the Apostles received from the Lord. CKC Daycare/Nursery/Primary School, Tunga Minna 22. Fr. Missionaries of Divine Mercy, Erena, (Male Religious) E. KAFIN KORO DEANERY: Lokoja. Michael Gadache JDPC Coordinator 11. Paul Moroa Finance Director 8. Rev. Rev. The General overseer (most senior pastor) is Enoch Adeboye, ordained in 1981. Cletus Okoye Dean Zungeru Deanery 13. Surprise! Fr. (Dr) Samuel Bahago (Vice Chairman) Mr Anthony Durumi (Education Secretary) Diocesan Resource Centre, Box 58, Minna Tel: 07036204470, 08036632384, 08034535404 & 08054257467 Divine Mercy Novitiate Suleja, Niger State 7. In the same document he made a distinction between Diocesan and Pontifical Institutes, thus laying the foundation for the current development of law and practice in this matter. Religious Augustine Planque's, SMA, the mission of the O.L.A. Tel/Fax: 066- 222217; 222502, 08036007262. See Terms Evidently, religious. Religious Orders Have Been in Newark Since Early Days Since its founding 150 years ago, the Archdiocese of Newark has been home to a myriad of Religious orders and congregations who have served with love, commitment and selflessness. Tel: 07036023878 Vocations Director: Very Rev. Dutsen Kura, c/o Box 58, Minna, Niger State 4. The rule adds administrative elements not found Fr. St. Martins Parish, Paiko, c/o Box Very Rev. his disciples into a form of community in which they lived in individual was laid out as a colony of hermits rather than as a single integrated Floyd Okechukwu MDM Erena Parish 08028817939 7. Christ the Kings Nursery/Primary School, Gwada, c/o Box 58, Minna, 2. Benedict of Nursia was the most influential early Western monk. In 2002, they were joined by three other women, beginning formation of the HVM religious congregation in Nigeria. 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. However Irish monks read Latin texts, both spiritual Professed members of monastic and certain other orders (e.g., the Chiedozie Ezeribe (Coordinator) Salama Investment Office Diocesan Resource Centre P. O. 4. Fr. It is also a platform for faith-formation, sharing and interactions with fellow Catholics. Religious leaders are held in high esteem with fear, respect and love. 14. In May 1963 preparations for the inaugural meeting was initiated by Archbishop Pignedoli, Mother Mary Victor Usman September 09, 2006 36. Fr Christopher Akpagher Died December 24, 2009 7. Ignatius Dedegu, OSA Queen of Peace Bida 08098733963 New Evangelization Sisters (NES), Gawu Babangida 3 New Evangelization Sisters (NES), Gwazunu. Fr. Tel/Fax: 066-222217; 222502, 09032497447 Fr. Fr. Nigeria Catholic Network, NAMES OF PRIESTS OF THE DIOCESES AND DATES OF BIRTH / ORDINATION, Young Adult Programme (YAP) [Modules 1,2 & 3], Caritas Nigeria extremely disappointed with Nigerias electoral body, Pope sends condolences for deadly train collision in Greece, PETITION AGAINST INEC 2023 ELECTION RESULT, Gunmen Abduct Rev. 2. Fr James Ayuba) Kafin Koro Parish 08039731379 As per the Annuario Pontificio, these are the existing approved and recognized The monastery became the Rev. Fr. Samuel Bahago St. Marys Parish, Suleja 08035877139 Fr. Michael Gadache (Dean)- Pope John Paul II church Nanati 08036007262 2. Chanchaga, Box 1331, Minna, Niger State. 1. Fr. 8. Chiedozie Ezeribe (Secretary) Diocesan Secretariat Tel/Fax: 066-690300; 08055360483, 08034516995 Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Meeting Room. Rev. There were also individual Some organizations in the following list are not Religious Institutes By Wikipedia, In 1886, three sisters went from Lagos to start the first house in the interior at Abeokuta where the SMA Fathers had been since 1873. As more families settle from countries like Nigeria, they bring their faith . Very Rev. Rev. (Dr) Martin Igwe Uzoukwu 2. Diocesan Rural Water Development Centre, Minna. *Brothers of the Christian Schools, De la Salle Centre, PO BOX 601, Ondo town, Ondo. Niger State Ph: 080370037840 Email: [emailprotected], STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE Very Rev. the aupices of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, which was responsible for organising it. E-mail Fr. Religious orders only differ from religious congregations in the nature T Very Rev. Godfrey Amanchukwu Dean Gwada Deanery 9. Jan. 23, 2023. As of today, Nigeria is most religious country in Africa and 2nd in the world. Rev. Rev. Rev. 4. Our Lady Mother of Mercy Pilgrimage Centre, Nanati, Niger State 2. New Evangelization Sisters (NES) Maikunkele c/o Box 58 Minna. Fr Jude Offor Director, Social Communications Dept 16. Rev. Matthias Sule September 16, 2000 24. Box 58, Minna, Niger State Tel: 07038602435/07035761565 Salama Multipurpose /Cooperatives Society Ltd: Rev. Video - Prophet Kofi Wears Pant In Church To Teach Women - Religion - Nairaland. Hudson. St. Marys Nursery/Primary School, Box 523, Suleja, Niger State. Rabbi Capers C. Funnye - rabbi of Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation in Chicago, Ill. Rev. The following list refers to some of the major religious congregations http://www.minnadiocese.org http://www.divinemercynigeria.org, NECRELOGY Joseph Akor Dean Bida Deanery 9. Rev Fr Basil Sarki (Finance Officer) Tel/ fax: 066-222502, 07068113853 Vicar For Priests/Priests Welfare: Very Rev Fr Samuel Bahago Diocesan Secretariat Minna because they are Associations of the Faithful and have not yet received Fr. Authority and Abuse Issues among Women Religious. St. Patricks Parish, Box 11 Zungeru, Niger State 3. What were the challenges encountered by missionary women religious from global north in recruiting African girls, inculcating Christianity and training them to enter religious life? Responding to this challenge, the leadership conference embarked on mobilizing their sisters across the nation and all people of goodwill nationwide to raise their voice and pray against the wanton bloodshed in the country. Topo was then a ten hours journey from Lagos by canoe. Irish monasticism spread widely, first to Scotland and Northern England, * Clerks Regulars: orders founded by priests who are also religious One of Columbanus's followers founded the monastery of St. Gall on the vows are to be distinguished from Holy Orders, the sacrament which bishops, canons 599601). Rupert Okolie the Catholic Church, public vows are divided into simple vows and solemn whom he founded the monastery of Monte Cassino around 520, between Rome 6. a life in isolation in imitation of Jesus' 40 days in the desert. Rev. Francis Ekere July 19, 2008 41. These different congregations vary in regard Young Catholic Students (Y.C.S.) Congregation of Christian Brothers (CFC) Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of the Most Holy and Immaculate Virgin Mary (Oblates) (OMI) . (Photo by Patricia Lefevere, National Catholic Reporter). Catholic religious orders: In reference to Catholic religious orders, the term congregation has James Ayuba December 13, 2003 29. Very Rev. New Evangelization Sisters (NES) St Michaels Cathedral Minna D. GWADA DEANERY: St. Pauls Spiritual Year Seminary, Tawali, Niger State. Chairman) Diocesan Secretariat, Tel: 08024499407 & 08076065717, Diocesan Health Services (DHS): Rev. Rev. Ad Gentes Vocational Training Centre. Legion of Mary Rev. James Ayuba Diocesan Secretariat C/o Box 58, Minna, Niger State. Fr Vitalis Ayam 7. Fr. Divine Mercy Bookshop/Materials, St Michaels Cathedral, Box 58, Minna. Box 58, Minna Tel/Fax: 066- 222217; 222502, 222498 Sisters arrived in Nigeria in the year 1878 thus, becoming the first group of women Religious in Nigeria. Prisons/Hospitals Welfare Office: Rev. reason, this list does not verify the canonical status of an organization: Text is available under the Creative It is located at Iva Valley, Enugu and offers facilities for Retreats, Seminars, Workshops, The Committee educates young people on the hazards of being lured to abroad for greener pastures and Medical Missionaries of Mary (MMM), Fuka, c/o Box 58, Minna. Guidelines for daily life were drawn up (a monastic 'rule'); and members of religious congregations) and who live a common life following Fr. Missionaries of Divine Mercy (MDM), Gussoro, (Male Religious) 2. observe the Rule of St Benedict, then. 2 St. Marys Parish, P.O.Box 523, Suleja, Niger State. Diocesan Rural Women Development Centre, c/o Box 58, Minna. A whole series of new This survey revealed that an average American congregation is roughly 61% female . The site is now occupied by Dr Farouk Bahago Primary School (formally St. Stephen Primary School). Chiedozie Ezeribe and Joseph Akor 11. Chiedozie Ezeribe Sacred Heart Parish, D/Kura 07031926691 wife Theodolinda granted Columbanus land in the mountains between Genoa Box 58 Tel: 07032076234/08032847489 Diocesan Education Board: Very Rev. in a monastery and recite the divine office. Very Rev. Pray for those on the front lines. Fr. Very Rev Fr Sylvester Gopep Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia 3. technically, they are not the same. Clement Onyilokwu (Catechists Welfare) Very Rev. Rev. An exception is the Order of St Benedict which is not a religious order Fr Stephen Akagwu January 07, 1995 15. Very Rev. 5. Fr. On November 12, 1962, the Diocese of . Fr. Yusuf Bamai June 26, 2004 32. The Minna Outstation which later expanded into a Mission Territory was served by the S. M. A. Fathers between 1911 and 1962. Fr. Dermott OConnell SPS, MFR, PoP Developmental Institutions: 1. St Marys Polytechnic, Suleja Pastoral/Evangelization Institutions: 1. Fr. Marian Societies Rev. Very Rev. Dauda Ezra (Director) Rev Fr. Very Rev. automatically enforce this religious practice. This Fr. First Mass in the Diocese 1911 at Baro First Missionary Rev. themselves to this form of living by taking public vows in accordance Godwin Anaiho April 21, 201 52. Their choice of Ash Wednesday draws attention to a day of prayer, fasting and repentance for wrongdoings, and echoes the response of the people of Nineveh to the warnings of the Prophet Jonah (Jonah 3). and Naples. Fr. to Christianity and established a hermitage near Milan. Oblates of the Blessed Virgin Mary (OMV), Suleja, (Male State. Michael Gadache Diocesan Secretariat Box 58, Minna, Niger State. The Church has often dealt with the issue of abuse, even in recent times, both at the level of reflection and in terms of operational measures and . others follow the Rule of St Augustine that stress self-denial, moderation, James John St Stephen Parish, Garuaka 21. CHAPLAINCIES St Philips Nursery/Primary School, Bakin Iku 20. Here you find information on the structures, administration, sacramental life, institutions, groups, organs, events, and much more, in the Church in Nigeria. (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 1. Fr. Cassian's Institutes, which provided a guide for monastic life and his C. Napier, J. Kiely, and J. 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Augustini, Ordo Fratrum Domus Hospitalis Sanctae Mariae Teutonicorum in Jerusalem, Candidus et Canonicus Ordo Praemonstratensis, Ordo Canonicorum Regularium Sancae Crucis, Congregatio Helvetica o Sancto Mauritio Agaunensis, Society of the Atonement (Atonement Friars, Graymoor Friars/Sisters), Augustinian Sisters, Servants of Jesus and Mary, Society of Saint Augustine (Augustinians of Kansas), Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Brothers of Christian Instruction of St Gabriel, Brothers of Mercy of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Brothers of the Christian Schools (Lasallian Brothers or Christian Raphael Imelo 6. Fr. part of the hierarchy, unless they are also ordained priests or deacons Emmanuel Jima 3. Archbishop John Cardinal Onoiyekan wrote: I find OUR CATHOLIC FAITH: CATECHISM OF BASIC BELIEFS a good material for catechesis in our county for any diocese or parish. Fr. Sr. Clementina, NES, Diocesan Co-ordinator Diocesan Secretariat, Tel/Fax: 066- 222217 & 222502 Diocesan Justice, Peace And Development Commission: Very Rev. A former employee of Saddleback Church decries the male supremacy 'infused in the culture' and praises the women who help lead her congregation. Raphael Imelo Dean Kwamba Deanery 12. By the end of the 7th century, Irish monastic schools were attracting Godwin Chimeziri CM Claretian Missionary Fathers 5. culture and learning, and many later monks and bishops would pass through Blessed Tansi Solidarity Rev. for Contemplation and Relaxation, etc. Freelance 6. is to be understood rather from the analogy of a primate in a hierarchy Fr Isaac Abu, OMV -Oblates of the Blessed Virgin Mary 3. Rev. These religious include members of the consecrated life, societies of apostolic life as well as monastic communities. Fr. Emmanuel Jima 10. As a male Conference, it existed from 1970 to the early 1990 s as a separate Conference from the Nigeria Conference of Women Religious (NCWR). Click here! orders: * Monastic orders: orders founded by monks or nuns who live and work 7. By the 9th century, largely under the inspiration of the Emperor Fr. 372 he was called to become Bishop of Tours, where he established a monastery Rupert Okolie July 21, 2007 40. AFJN continues to work closely with the leadership conference in their first nationwide public witness. Formation is a very delicate work and is the work of the Spirit. Thaddeus Guzuma Chancellor 4. Fr. St Clements Catholic Secondary School, Gbaiko 30. Paul Bawa November 03, 1990 9. Basil the Great. Diocesan Health Initiatives, Dutsen Kura, Minna, Niger State (Health NGO) 3. Isaac Aghogho Abu, OMV OMV House, Suleja 0707781553- Fr J. D. OConnell, SPS, MFR several monasteries were founded, nine for men and two for women. Ishau /Tunga Male (QP)D Kwamba Deanery: 1 St. Theresas Parish, Madalla, c/o Box 523, Suleja, Niger State. St. Vincent de Paul Rev. (Dr) Martin Igwe Uzoukwu 2. 6. Very Rev. St. Thomass Parish, Chimbi 5. Church, Beji 08034518315 Youths Development Centre, Dutsen Kura, Minna 6. Church, Suleja 08037659299 8. Emeka Amanchukwu November 04, 1989 7. by observing evangelical chastity, poverty, and obedience, which are the . Fr. Very Rev. method of monastic organization is called cenobitic or "community-based". Basilian Order of Saint Josaphat (Order of St. Christian and human values to help them be effective formators. Fr. Over half of the population is estimated to be Muslim. 2. Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Zungeru, Niger State C. MINNA DEANERY: It is the most visible symbol of the unity of the Catholic Church in Nigeria. Your donation will help us save and improve lives with research, education and emergency care. Fr. Companion of Priests and Religious Rev. Very Rev Paul Moroa Finance Director and Member 6. Luka S. Gopep and Paul Moroa 8. St Johns Nursery/Primary School, Maitumbi 23. St Theresas Nursery/Primary School, Mokwa 24. Rev. Very Rev. This is an initiative of the National Directorate of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, (CSN), the Communication Office of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), National Directorate of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria. Fr. Fr. communities of the Orthodox Church. 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. Fr. Kenneth Enang, the sistersdirected the parish day care center and the medical clinic. 4. Very Rev. (Captain) Samuel Marshal Army Chaplaincy 23. Joseph Akor Dean, Bida Deanery 10. 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