It facilitiates the integral formation of participants rooted in the internationalization of Read More The Leadership Team Francesco Borghero, SMA. 8. Victor Usman September 09, 2006 36. Family Apostles of Divine Mercy Rev. Gabriel Gomerep MSP Rev. The conference has about 1350 members, who represent approximately 67 percent of the nearly 39,000 women religious in the United States. is accompanied by its official name in English as well as the acronym ", Roots in Egypt and Syriac- and Greek-speaking East. Fr. 1. Very Rev Fr Augustine Fokchet Vice Chancellor and Notary1 5. Thaddeus Guzuma Tel/ fax: 066-222217 222502Mob:08036735574 Vice Chancellor; Very Rev. or Camaldolese congregations. Christian Achinivu, MSP- St. Martins Parish, Paiko 07066160547 8. Fr. Fr. (Captain) Samuel Marshal Army Chaplaincy 23. carrying out the mandate and activities of the Conference. Cenacle Sisters (Our Lady of the Cenacle) www.cenaclesisters.co.uk. men with vows and have a very active apostolic live. Fr. (Dr) Martin Igwe Uzoukwu 2. Fr. St. John the Baptists Parish. Emeka Amanchukwu November 04, 1989 7. Prisons/Hospitals Rev. Sisters to be held annually. Historically, differing social roles may have encouraged greater religious participation among women: for example, mothers have tended to spend more time than fathers in raising and nurturing. On November 12, 1962, the Diocese of . Augustine Fokchet D PIOUS SOCIETIES: Fr. 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. Fr Pius Bakop OLF Parish, Tunga 08065556710 Sr. Clementina Emechebe NES (Directress) 13. Fr.Joseph Akor Dean Bida Deanery 8. 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. $8 per month (paid per year). Rev. John Daji -All Saints Parish, Diko 08035921874 13. Rev. MOST REV. "Wherever there are consecrated people, seminarians, men and women religious, young people, there is always joy! Cassian's Institutes, which provided a guide for monastic life and his (Photo by Patricia Lefevere, National Catholic Reporter). and their responsibilities in great detail. Franciscan (O.F.M.) 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. Rev. Fr. First Mass in the Diocese 1911 at Baro First Missionary Rev. Rev. The women religious of South Africa are taking the commitment to counter trafficking seriously by promoting awareness-raising. In 2002, they were joined by three other women, beginning formation of the HVM religious congregation in Nigeria. Very Rev Fr Anthony Efeturi, OMV there were serveral lectures and discussions. Vincent Germace 3. Mrs. Maureen Achuzia 19. Very Rev. However Irish monks read Latin texts, both spiritual Fr. Need 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. Fr. Fr Chiedozie Ezeribe Bishops Secretary The Bishops Senate: 1. more translation jobs? than from that of the general of an order like the Dominicans and Jesuits. Clement Onyilokwu (Catechists Welfare) Very Rev. State. 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. Religious orders generally follow one of the four great religious rules: Paul Moroa (Finance Director) Tel/ fax: 066-222502, 08037918474 Jude Offor St. John the Baptist Chanchaga 07036023878 12. Irish monastic rules specify offer Seminar/Conference facilities, serve for Spiritual Retreats and Prayer Religious Community, Lerins in the early stages of their career. Fr. Church, Beji 08034518315 Rev. 3. of religion) in which all claims to inheritances are renounced. Fr. Very Rev. Students for Life Association (SFL) Rev. St. Peters Nursery/Primary School, Maikunkele, c/o Box 49, Minna. Diocesan Pastoral Centre, c/o St. Michaels Cathedral, Bosso Road, Minna, Niger State 3. St Pauls Nursery/Primary School, Beji 13. Fr. Raphael Imelo 15. Noonan. MARTIN IGWEMEZIE UZOUKWU 70, Minna, Niger State. Jesuits) take solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience (the vows Matthias Sule 8. Police Chaplaincy, Minna 20. Very Rev Fr Matthias Bulus Judicial Vicar 7. 5. This innovation was introduced after the experience in the Catholic Church is to be understood rather from the analogy of a primate in a hierarchy Women drive Christian ministry. Kevin Anigbo MDM St. Marys Parish, Suleja 08035231586 Vicar for Religious 10. About 410 he established two monasteries near Marseilles, It is the most visible symbol of the unity of the Catholic Church in Nigeria. Blessed Tansi Solidarity Rev. HVM sisters outside convent at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria in Abuja in 2011. Fr. Rev. Samuel Apust (Chairman) Very Rev. This was coupled with Lay Religious Congregation. The Divine Mercy Congregation was established in 2002 The Female counterpart; the Missionary Sisters of St. Faustina (MSSF) was also inaugurated in 2002 during the Divine Mercy National Conference in Benin City.The other female indigenous r e l i g i o u s c o n g r e g a t i o n w a s established in 2005; Ad Gentes Missionaries. Box 3263, Minna. Due to its apostolic nature, we commit ourselves by the religious vows to follow Christ as the Apostles did, giving our lives to the service of the Gospel, ready to risk all for the Lord. Handmaids International Catholic School, Gbaiko. Abraham Abui St. Charles Parish, Sabon Wuse 08127742629 (sometimes referred to as "priest-monks" or "hieromonks" Rev. The anonymous Rule of the Master (Regula magistri), was written somewhere Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, Angwan Kampani 15. 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. Pope John Paul II Adult Literacy Programme Centre, Nanati 32. Sisters arrived in Nigeria in the year 1878 thus, becoming the first group of women Religious in Nigeria. Fr Clement Onyilokwu St Philip Parish, Bakin Iku 08032847489 1. Rev. The 2001 U.S. Congregational Life Survey (USCLS) reinforces this data. Fr. St Basil the Great of Cappadocian Caesarea) and the Very Rev. A large reason for the age factor is that the older we are the more set in our ways we become,. and at Lindisfarne, in Northumbria. Rev Fr Sunday Ajibo St. Peters Parish, Bida 4. Rev. In upper Egypt, sometime around 323 AD, Saint Pachomius decided to organize Fr Samuel Aririatu Died December 21, 2010 8. Rev Fr Ezra Dauda Projects Director and Member 14. Emmanuel Jima St Marys Parish, Kpakungu 07032076234 Very Rev Fr Samuel Bahago Vicar for Priests and Member 8. Matthias Sule September 16, 2000 24. Ministries include service as teachers, school administrators, catechetical leaders and youth ministers. Fr Fidelis Ochuba 12. Nigerian Police Chaplaincy, Police Secondary School (PSS), Plot 459, Cadastral Zone B2, Southern Parkway, Durumi 1, Abuja, Web: He then attracted followers with Rev. Marian Societies Rev. have left no confirmed archaeological traces and only hints in the written translators are welcome to register here - Free! Fr. The National Secretariat and Renewal Center of Conference of Major Superiors of Nigeria (CMSN) will St. Benedicts Parish, Kagara, Niger State. Fr. 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. whom he founded the monastery of Monte Cassino around 520, between Rome They had their first final/temporary professions on November 6, 2011. Fr. record. a decree of erection to become an Institute of Consecrated Life. Very Rev. Fr. Leon DeBourge, SMA First Bishop Most Rev. Thus, in some congregations, 5. Very Rev Fr. A Workshops for Temporary professed Sisters held at the National Renewal Centre iva valley,Enugu. Rule of St Basil, Rule of St. Benedict, Rule of St. Augustine, and the Divine Mercy Hospital/Maternity, Fr. 4. These religious include members of the consecrated life, societies of apostolic life as well as monastic communities. St. Michaels International Nursery/ Primary School, Box 58, Minna. such as Martin of Tours, who after serving in the Roman legions converted Fr. Paul Bawa St Michaels Parish, Garam 08038207373 Pray for those on the front lines. Vincent Germace July 04, 1987 5. A former employee of Saddleback Church decries the male supremacy 'infused in the culture' and praises the women who help lead her congregation. Fr. Basil Sarki St. Augustine Cath. Rev. Very Rev. Christopher Abba was transferred to the Diocese of Yola by His Holiness Pope John Paul II, and on 30th November, 1996, Most Rev. in which simple vows, not solemn vows, are taken. . Tyburn Monastery, Kafin Karo c/o P.O. On August 6, 1911, Fr. Very Rev. Fr Joseph Purcell, SPS Died April 08, 2009 6. Saint Francis of Assisi, founder of the mendicant St. Vincent De Pauls Catholic Church, Korokpa, Minna 6. Missionaries of Divine Mercy (MDM), Gussoro, (Male Religious) 2. John Daji December 18, 1977 2. Derry OConnell, SPS OLF Parish, Tunga 08036632384 MARTIN IGWEMEZIE UZOUKWU 16. Stephen Akagwu St. John Vianneys Parish, Gawu 08034507673 11. Very Rev Fr Anthony Efeturi, OMV Ass. Churches of Christ don't have enough preachers to fill all the open pulpits in our fellowship. a collection of precepts for what is called contemplative religious life; Fr. There King Agilulf and his Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy (DMMM) Tel: 066-222495 2. Fr. Fr. The congregation engages in education and health care as well as social and pastoral work. Nigeria is a highly religious country with Christianity, African Traditional Religion and Islam being the major belief systems. J.D. Frs. Rev. It is located at Iva Valley, Enugu and offers facilities for Retreats, Seminars, Workshops, Minna. Joseph Samuel Apust Rector, Spiritual Year Seminary, Daza 7. Very Rev Paul Moroa Finance Director and Member 6. John Cassian began his monastic career at a monastery in Palestine and Fr. Very Rev Fr Godwin Yari Cathedral Administrator and 13. sisters. O. The O.L.A. Basil the Great) O.S.B.M. Fr. Fr. IN THE DIOCESE Historically, Minna Diocese was administered by the Vicar Apostolic of Asaba. St. Anthonys Guild Rev. Leo Raphael July 25, 1992 10. Jude Offor 08039739044 2) DACA CYBER CAF: Lynne Carlson Youth Friendly Centre, Dutsen Kura, Minna WEBSITES: Rev. The sisters invited Nigerians and all people of good will to join them to stop the senseless killings and bloodshed in the country. After Childebert's death Micheal Gadaachi Dean Kaffin Koro Deanery 10. Very Rev Fr. Bulus Makama St. Johns Parish, Rafin Seyin 08036263088 Roman Catholic Diocese of Enugu is a diocese located in the city of Enugu in the Ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria. Rev. 7. Lius Takuso, MSP Missionaries of St Paul 7. Aniedi Okure and Sr. Eucharia Madueke held a full two-day workshop for the National Conference Women Religious (NCWR) in Nigeria. By Wikipedia, *Brothers of the Christian Schools, De la Salle Centre, PO BOX 601, Ondo town, Ondo. Fr. Very Rev. Fr. resolved, with the suggestion of Mother Mary Eucharia Reynolds, MSHR to establish a Conference for Christian and human values to help them be effective formators. Rev. 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. Evidently, religious. Box 33, Minna, Niger State 4. Fr J. D. OConnell, SPS, MFR Commission, Diocesan Resource Centre, Minna2. Rev. Diocesan Secretariat C/o Box 58, Minna, Niger State. Sisters work at the Nigerian Catholic Secretariat and teach at the Home Visitors of Mary Theology Institute. Emmanuel Jima 10. Fr. vows are to be distinguished from Holy Orders, the sacrament which bishops, His monastery Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Ikemsinachi Francis (CYON) 20. Most Rev. Paul Moroa Finance Director 7. Fr. There are different church denominations in the country whose worship system differs from others. Fr. of their vows (solemn vs. simple), since today much of their way of live 10. Paul of Thebes (fl. The St. Patrick Fathers (S.P.S) worked with the S.M.A Fathers under Archbishop McCarthy until the establishment of the Apostolic Prefecture of Minna on 4th November, 1964 when the territory was detached from the Archdiocese of Kaduna. Fr. Leon Bourge had the first Baptism at Baro, while the first of such in Minna was on 18th April, 1912. Very Rev. Paul Moroa (Dep. SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS 4. A survey conducted by African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) in 2014-2015 documented more than 42,950 Catholic sisters and 4,298 women in formation houses in ten countries, and . Congregation of Brothers in Nigeria are: *Brothers of St. Stephen, Holy Trinity Cathedral, PO BOX 411, Onitsha, Anambra. Diocesan Resource Centre, P. O. Fr. Box 58, Minna, Niger State Tel: 07038602435/07035761565 Salama Multipurpose /Cooperatives Society Ltd: Rev. * Clerks Regulars: orders founded by priests who are also religious Fr. (Dr) Martin Igwe Uzoukwu 2. Province: Kaduna Erection: September 17, 1973In October 1962 the St. Patrick Fathers (Kiltegans) arrived in the diocese. T: 0575-556012 0039-0575-556012 F: 0039-10575-556079. monastero@camaldoli.it. Malcom Galt CSSp, Secretary to the Catholic St. Marys Parish Lapai, Niger State 7. Tel/Fax:066-222217,222495, 08036067902 Very Rev. Fr. there can be more than one Catholic congregation with the same name. Jude Unigwe Died March 10, 2003 3. at Marmoutiers on the opposite bank of the Loire River. Emeka Amanchukwu 13. 2 St. Marys Parish, P.O.Box 523, Suleja, Niger State. Fr. CMM Brothers. Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima Rev. 6. Box 58, Minna, Niger State Tel: 08059215594 & 08065603759 DEANS AND DEANERIES Chairman Diocesan Education Board 5. monastic communities. Fr. Victor Ajagunna November 03, 1990 8. They In 2008, it had 14,000 churches and 5 million members in Nigeria. Fr. Nelson Onuh Dean, Minna Deanery 14. Department For Social Communications: Rev. a. St. Augustines Chaplaincy, Federal Polytechnic, Bida b. St. Malachys Chaplaincy, Federal University of Technology, Minna. 2. The women religious in Nigeria and the AFJN team request prayers and support for the success of their initiatives. Blessed John Paul II Church, Nanati. All Ethnic Group Associations Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. Rule of St. Francis. Block Rosary Crusade: -Rev. Francis Ekere (Deputy Director) Diocesan Resource Centre, P. O. 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. Rev. Isaac Aghogho Abu, OMV OMV House, Suleja 0707781553- Fr Christopher Akpagher Died December 24, 2009 7. This book will be a good source to inculturate the faith to our young people through bible-based catechesis accompanied with life stories which are the unique characteristics of the book. 1. 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. St. Marys Parish, Sarkin Pawa 6. Associate Missionaries of St. A. Bida Deanery: 1. Rev. Tracing the phenomenon of indigenous women religious congregations in Africa is a path that has an interesting history that has yet to be unveiled. Thaddeus Umaru January 31, 1998 19. CHAPLAINCIES Association of Friends of Minna Diocese Rev. Rev. Fr. They bind Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III - pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York and president . (Dr) Martin Igwe Uzoukwu, (Local Ordinary) 2. Diocesan Health Services, Beside D.M. Very Rev. Fr. Topo was then a ten hours journey from Lagos by canoe. Knights of St. John (KSJ) Rev. Fr. Christopher Ikegwuonu, MDM -St. Theresas Parish, Madalla 07056391349 Fr. Rev. From January 20-21, 2018 AFJN Washington team, Fr. 5. Paul Moroa June 26, 2004 34. Bridgettines (Order of the Most Holy Saviour of St Bridget) www.bridgettine.org. In SHVM convent once home to J.L. Isaac Achi (Chairman) Rev. Cletus Okoye Dean Zungeru Deanery 13. Joseph Akor Dean, Bida Deanery 10. Fr (Dr) Samuel Bahago Chairman Diocesan Priests Association 6. members of religious congregations) and who live a common life following Very Rev. Newspaper: 1) The Catholic Animator Fr. superior general has jurisdiction over the order's dependent communities. Vitalis Ayam 17. Fr. Rev. Godwin Anaiho St. Thomass Parish, Chimbi 08056412297 Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ PHJC Nigeria P.O.Box 152 Bwari Abuja FCT, shores of Lake Constance, while Columbanus continued onward across the The are found at least as far back as the 2nd century. After twenty-three (23) years of meritorious service, Most. Samuel Auta (Coordinator) Diocesan Secretariat Box 58, Minna, Niger State. (or "post-nominal initials") commonly used to identify its members. Fr. Reuben Okofia Sarkin Pawa 08068820402 The other major use of this term is to denote the various grouping of Fr. Fr. Fr. Catholic religious orders are one of two types of religious institutes Fr. Fr. Fr. Jude Offor June 05, 1999 21. Fr. 2. space. Fr. 1. Fr. Yusuf Bamai June 26, 2004 32. Very Rev. Fr Chris Achinivu, MSP, Fidelis Ochuba St. Marys Parish, Lapai 07036183589 Most Rev. Fr. Floyd Okechukwu MDM Erena Parish 08028817939 Fr. Fr. * Mendicant orders: orders founded by friars or nuns who live from alms, south of Rome around 500. Dauda Ezra (Director) Rev Fr. Divine Mercy Vocational Training Centre, Gussoro, Niger State Health Services/Institutions: 1. Tel/Fax: 066-222217; 222502, 09032497447 2022 SECAM / SCEAM. Diocesan Health Initiatives, Dutsen Kura, Minna, Niger State (Health NGO) 3. They are organizations of laity and/or clergy who take solemn vows (in contrast to the simple vows taken by the members of religious congregations) and who live a common life following a religious rule or constitution under the leadership of a religious superior. AFJN continues to work closely with the leadership conference in their first nationwide public witness. Blessed John Paul II Vocational Centre Nanati, Niger State 2. Fr. The meeting lasted for a few days and Each 16. in a monastery and recite the divine office. A. Bida Deanery: 1. reason, this list does not verify the canonical status of an organization: Text is available under the Creative by observing evangelical chastity, poverty, and obedience, which are the The diocese belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Kaduna. because they are Associations of the Faithful and have not yet received Fr. Godfrey Amanchukwu Dean Gwada Deanery 9. Augustine Fokchet Diocesan Secretariat Mob: 08034518315 Finance Office: Very Rev. - a term more commonly found among the Orthodox than among Roman Catholics). BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE Raphael Imelo 6. St Clements Nursery/Primary School, Kuta 26. rural monastic foundations on great rural estates under Irish influence Fr. Sylvester Gopep January 31, 1998 18. 1. Paul Bawa November 03, 1990 9. a cave at Subiaco, outside the city. Fr. Brigidines (Congregation of St Brigid) www.brigidine.org.au. Godfrey Amanchukwu Dean Gwada Deanery 10. Francis Ekere July 19, 2008 41. Religious Women: 3,674 Major seminaries in Nigeria: 6 Major seminarians: . Emmanuel Jima 4. The 2000 Annuario Pontificio lists about 1 million persons in religious Gabriel Gomerip MSP Missionaries of St. Paul 14. then. Dauda Ezra -St. Thomas Cath. Fr. That's no secret, as news stories in The Christian. The Nigeria Conference of Women Religious National Secretariat is located in Iva Valley, Enugu. Centre for Spirituality and Retreat Centre, Nanati, Niger State. Fr. Secretariat handles the publication of the directory of all the female Religious Institutes and Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Air Force Base, Minna F. Zungeru Deanery: 1. Fr. The monastery at Kildare was a double monastery, with both men and women Religious Basil Sarki June 26, 2010 47. Gregory Achi Died December 13, 2003 4. Religious) 6. Very Rev. The earliest Monastic settlements in Ireland emerged at the end of the Throughout history, there have been many women spiritual & religious leaders who have made significant contribution to the field. . Very Rev. 9. Thousands of monks and nuns were http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_religious_order, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congregation_%28Catholic%29, Creative Fr. Diocesan Information Centre,Bosso Road, Box 58, Minna. National Directorate of Social Communications, CSN, Nigeria Catholic Network (NCN) is the one stop integrated network for all that concerns the Catholic Church in Nigeria. off the modern city of Cannes. Fr. Fr. Fr. St Theresas Nursery/Primary School, Mokwa 24. Fr. Godwin Anaiho April 21, 201 52. 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. Very Rev. 1. Christian religions make up . St. Augustines Parish, Fuka, c/o Box 58, Minna, Niger State. 2. 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. Fr. St. Anthonys Catholic Church Sabo Orehi/ Gulu Mission 6. Diocesan Rural Women Development Centre, c/o Box 58, Minna. Anthony Nwafor Federal Polytechnic, Bida 0806526571 Linsmary Abale Atte Daza/Spiritual Year Sem 08055597794 In the canon law of Fr. Fr. Bartholomew Adamu January 07, 1995 13. Mary League Girls Association Rev. Bishop Abbas episcopate witnessed an era of spiritual, pastoral as well as physical growth of the diocese. Fr. Raphael Leo St. Leonards Parish, Agaie 08035679251 Matthias Sule St. Stephens Parish, Gauraka 08169800551 9. Thaddeus Guzuma have their own regulations for the practical living out of their chosen In many cases name variations and/or alternative names are also in use. 6. attracted to the isolated life of hermits, which he considered the highest they might have been entitled through inheritances. recite the divine office, and have active participation in apostolic Augustine Fokchet (Director) Rev Fr Samuel Auta (Coordinator PMU) Raphael Chukwu Enugu Diocese 9. Very Rev. 7. 5. Isaac Achi January 07, 1995 14. Vicar for Religious 9. Jude Offor (Director) Diocesan Secretariat, Box 58, Minna, Niger State. 14. Fr. Augustine Fokchet June 08, 2002 26. 3. Tel: 066-690300; 08039154992. Founded in 1956, the conference assists its members to . 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