In 1943, the sisters helped in the formation of the first indigenous religious congregation - the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Sisters for the Archdiocese of Lagos. Cassian's Institutes, which provided a guide for monastic life and his Box 58, Minna, Niger State Tel: 08059215594 & 08065603759 DEANS AND DEANERIES Over the years many men and women of God have come and gone in their service to the faithful of the four counties. Very Rev. 1. Rupert Okolie Fr. Jan. 23, 2023. Fr. Rev. (Captain) Titus Ogbu Army Chaplaincy, Minna 08065746760 Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Meeting Room. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. This was coupled with Fr. Fr (Dr) Samuel Bahago Chairman Diocesan Priests Association 6. St. Patricks Parish, Box 11 Zungeru, Niger State 3. Presiding Pastor of Livingspring Chapel International, Femi Emmanuel, was a former Deputy Speaker in the Oyo State House of Assembly during the aborted Third Republic (1992 to1993). Fr. Resource/Pastoral Centres: 1. Fr. Very Rev Fr Augustine Fokchet Vice Chancellor and Notary1 5. Leon Bourge had the first Baptism at Baro, while the first of such in Minna was on 18th April, 1912. Churches of Christ don't have enough preachers to fill all the open pulpits in our fellowship. N. E. S. Vocational Centre Gawu- Babangida, Niger State 3. T: 0575-556012 0039-0575-556012 F: 0039-10575-556079. monastero@camaldoli.it. Jude Offor (Director) Diocesan Secretariat, Box 58, Minna, Niger State. Michael Gadache Dean Kaffin Koro Deanery 11. Initially, the sisters had felt overwhelmed by the situation. Fr. Church, Shango 08075487511 13. at the time. 8. and Milan, where he established the monastery of Bobbio. Paul Bawa St Michaels Parish, Garam 08038207373 National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2022 Christmas: The Love and Peace of Christ. Very Rev. Diocesan Projects Office: Rev. Ignatius Dedegu OSA Order of St. Augustine 13. his disciples into a form of community in which they lived in individual St. Theresas Nursery/Primary School, Madalla 17. invasions of other Catholic countries. 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. Ministries include service as teachers, school administrators, catechetical leaders and youth ministers. In addition to the existing Religious Fr. 1. Basilian Order of Saint Josaphat (Order of St. Baro/Katcha (QP) B. Gwada Deanery: 1. His monastery Salama I.T. His Rule is shorter than the Master's, and somewhat less legalistic. Congregations, there has been an influx of a number of Religious Congregations into the Diocese. Most Rev. Rev. 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. 6. The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) is the association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. Very Rev Fr. Box 58, Minna, Niger State Rev. Samuel Auta (Bishops Personal Assistant) Diocesan Secretariat Tel/Fax 066-222502, 07039257787 College Of Consultors 1. Rev. Mark Ojotu Of Otukpo Diocese | Elendu Reports Online, Rev. (Flying Officer) Matthew Adejoh Air Force Base 08065390561 5. J.D. Very Rev. 3. communities of the Orthodox Church. ascetism such as encratism was regarded as suspect by the Church. An overview of representative orders follows . Likewise, according to rank and authority, the abbot primate's Theatine Fathers Community Ebbo, Niger State (Male Religious) 4. The rule adds administrative elements not found Fr. Ezra Dauda July 19, 2008 43. Fr. For example, a large number of the religious orders in the Catholic Church in which simple vows, not solemn vows, are taken. Michael Gadache Diocesan Secretariat Box 58, Minna, Niger State. Fr. sponsored by the Frankish King Childebert II. themselves to this form of living by taking public vows in accordance 5th century. 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. Fr Vitalis Ayam 7. Superior General Via G B de Rossi, 46 00161 Rome, Italy. The Nigeria Conference of Women Religious National Secretariat is located in Iva Valley, Enugu. Thaddeus Umaru January 31, 1998 19. carrying out the mandate and activities of the Conference. Harris and Dakoske have lived in the Pro-Cathedral convent along with eight Nigerian women who are novices or have taken temporary. Fr. Columba and his followers established monasteries 1. 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). noble family, traveled to Gaul in the late 6th century with twelve companions. Fr. Fr. As per the Annuario Pontificio, these are the existing approved and recognized Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Zungeru, Niger State C. MINNA DEANERY: Fr. Sr. Esther Anichi, PHCJ Secretary PHCJ Convent, Garam Niger State. Your donation will help us save and improve lives with research, education and emergency care. Malachy Moses September 14, 1996 17. The order was . Samuel Auta (Coordinator) Diocesan Secretariat Box 58, Minna, Niger State. Fr. 11. there can be more than one Catholic congregation with the same name. Diocesan Rural Water Services: Rev. After Childebert's death Grischuk, a longtime minister for Churches of Christ and director of relief ministry Let's Love, rounded up Ukrainian Christians to . By the 9th century, largely under the inspiration of the Emperor Rev. Peter Jarumi July 21, 2007 38. 3. J.D.P. Tel/Fax 09-8500198; 066- 222502, 08036263088 These groups, which are composed of mainly teenage girls and. Christianity is one of the major religions in Nigeria and accounts for 48% of the general populace. Very Rev. Salama Computer Training Centre, Gawu Babangida 34. Fr. Tel/Fax: 066-222217; 222502, 09032497447 Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS): Very Rev. The early arrivals included Rev. Godwin Yari Cathedral Administration 3. Very Rev. Church, A/Kaje 07068113853 14. 5. then to Gaul and Italy. Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima Rev. It is also a platform for faith-formation, sharing and interactions with fellow Catholics. 7. Rev. By the end of the 7th century, Irish monastic schools were attracting 14. This included 139,397 religious priests (and excluded Fr. Centre for Spirituality and Retreat Centre, Nanati, Niger State. Francis, a member of the Society of Jesus, one of the best-known religious congregations in the world, has sought to tackle problems in recently established orders. at Bangor, on the northeastern coast of Ireland, at Iona in Scotland, Chancellor, Minna Diocese 4. Paul Moroa (Dep. The 2001 U.S. Congregational Life Survey (USCLS) reinforces this data. Religious leaders are held in high esteem with fear, respect and love. Fr. Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary Rev. , Dec 12, 2022. Niger State Ph: 080370037840 Email: [emailprotected] Ad Gentes Vocational Training Centre. By Wikipedia, There were also individual 1. Fr Ignatius Makoji, MDM Divine Mercy Parish, Bakassi 08037799075 Fr. 10. more translation jobs? 3. Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Bida 8. Read More The Leadership Team Chairman Diocesan Education Board 5. Nwafor Anthony Chijioke Fr. HVM sisters created and direct a Womens Empowerment Center where women learn how to run a life-enhancing microbusiness from home. 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. . St Josephs Nursery/Primary School, Garam 18. Fr. Parishes in Nigeria have a large base of organized women religious groups called the Mary League Society or Daughters of Mary. 2022 SECAM / SCEAM. vows are to be distinguished from Holy Orders, the sacrament which bishops, which recognized canon law as having legal force for the society would St. Marys Parish, Sarkin Pawa 6. Pope John Paul II Pastoral/Catechetical Institute Nanati 3. St. Thomass Parish, Chimbi 5. 3. Fr. 6. canons 573746), the major form of consecrated "position with regard to the other abbots [throughout the world] 4. Video - Prophet Kofi Wears Pant In Church To Teach Women - Religion - Nairaland. Very Rev. Religious Women: 3,674 Major seminaries in Nigeria: 6 Major seminarians: . Rev. Very Rev Fr Jude Offor Communications Director 12. Christopher Ikegwuonu MDM Missionaries of Divine Mercy 15. Fr. NCWR, Collaborative Box 58, Minna, Niger State 4. with the norms of church law. He has also publicly acknowledged the . Charlemagne, Benedict's Rule became the basic guide for Western monasticism. Fr. Augustine Fokchet Vice Chancellor 5. Very Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. Rev. Blessed Cyprian Iwene Tansi Parish, Barkin Sale. Christian and human values to help them be effective formators. Sacred Heart Parish, Dutsen Kura 12. St. Marys Parish, Kpakungu. ( Q P ) 6. Vicar for Religious 10. Fr. Divine Mercy Nursery/Primary School, Erena 15. 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. St. Peters Nursery/Primary School, Maikunkele, c/o Box 49, Minna. Thaddeus Guzuma OQR Parish, Shiroro 0803673557 Fr. Fr. Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Ikemsinachi Francis (CYON) 20. Paul Moroa Finance Director 4. T Lerins became, in time, a center of monastic Augustine Fokchet Vice Chancellor, 5. This survey revealed that an average American congregation is roughly 61% female . Newspaper: 1) The Catholic Animator Fr. Stephen Igboamalu St. Patricks Parish, Zungeru 08034845166 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. whom he founded the monastery of Monte Cassino around 520, between Rome a decree of erection to become an Institute of Consecrated Life. 5 St. Stephens Parish, Gauraka. Very Rev Fr Samuel Bahago Vicar for Priests and Member 8. Diocesan Liturgical Commission: Very Rev. The first Missionary to plant the seed of evangelization was Rev. In time these attracted a total of 5,000 monks As of today, Nigeria is most religious country in Africa and 2nd in the world. Emeka Amanchukwu CKC /Minor Seminary, Gwada 08035901131 Director For Religious Education: Rev. Communities of virgins who had consecrated themselves to Christ Our centre is in Garam, Niger State. Church, Beji 08034518315 Rev. Auta Samuel Stephen July 28, 2012 54. Raphael Imelo Dean Kwamba Deanery 11. Reuben Okofia Sarkin Pawa 08068820402 It is located at Iva Valley, Enugu and offers facilities for Retreats, Seminars, Workshops, Rev. 4. St. Johns Parish, Maitumbi 8. Emeka Amanchukwu 13. Brothers of Our Lady of Mercy. The or Camaldolese congregations. Some organizations in the following list are not Religious Institutes Fr. New Evangelization Sisters (NES) St Michaels Cathedral Minna D. GWADA DEANERY: Cletus Okoye Dean St. Benedicts Parish, Kagara 08036960140 of Nisibis and Edessa). Godwin Anaiho St. Thomass Parish, Chimbi 08056412297 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). St. Benedicts Nursery /Primary School, Kagara. guidelines for living, since each order has its peculiar charism. Christ the Kings Parish, Gwada, c/o Box 58, Minna, Niger State. Samuel Apust (Chairman) Very Rev. Augustine Planque's, SMA, the mission of the O.L.A. 265,781 diocesan priests), 55,057 religious brothers, and 801,185 religious AFJN continues to work closely with the leadership conference in their first nationwide public witness. form of monasticism, yet the monasteries he founded were all organized Stephen Igboamalu Enugu Diocese 11. Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Ordo Fratrum Discalceatorum B. Mariae V. de Monte Carmelo, Ordo Fratrum Beatissimae Mariae Virginis de Monte Carmelo, Ordo Cisterciensis Strictioris Observantiae, Ordo Basilianus S. Iohannis Baptistae, Soaritarum Melkitarum, Ordo Basilianus Ssmi Salvatoris Melkitarum, Congregatio Clericorum Regularium S. Pauli, Ordo Clericorum Regularium vulgo Theatinorum, Ordo Clericorum Regularium Pauperum Matris Dei Scholarum Piarum, Ordo Clericorum Regularium Ministrantium Infirmis, Sacer et Apostolicus Ordo Canonicorum Regularium S. 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 Speaking or praying in tongues - also known as glossolalia - is less common than the other practices asked about for Black Americans who attend religious services. Paul Moroa June 26, 2004 34. Most African women's religious communities are active in responding to the needs of their surrounding communities with ministries ranging from social work, health care, education and pastoral work. Claver Ryan, MSHR, successor to Mother E. Reynolds collected relevant information from other 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. 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. Religious Diocesan Projects Office, P. O. For this Very Rev. St. Benedicts Parish, Kagara, Niger State. 15. Fr. Sisters to be held annually. Blessed John Paul II Bookshop, Nanati. Joseph Apust September 16, 2000 22. Fr Clement Onyilokwu St Philip Parish, Bakin Iku 08032847489 Although it is known that women are key stakeholders in the development of any society, including Nigeria, women usually face many challenges when it comes to obtaining a leadership position or having a say in things. Pray for those on the front lines. Fr. info@hhcj.org + 08037938596 About Us The Congregation of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus is an international Congregation of Sisters, founded by Mary Mother Charles Magdalen, a religious Sister of Charity who came to Nigeria in 1923. . Nigeria Conference of Women Religious (NCWR) came into being with the initiative of Late Cardinal Rev. Basil Sarki St. Johns Parish, Maitumbi 07068113853 Diocesan Rural Women Development Centre: Rev Sr. Gloria Agbo SSH Diocesan Resource Centre P. O. OConnell, SPS, MFR (Chairman) 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. John Cassian began his monastic career at a monastery in Palestine and Fr. Association of Friends of Minna Diocese Rev. of the Catholic Church; it should be understood that communities using St. Josephs, Parish Mokwa, Niger State 5. HOLY GHOST FATHERS (SPIRITANS) Members MARONITE FATHERS MISSIONARIES OF ST. PAUL Members OBLATES OF ST. JOSEPH Members Members REDEMPTORIST Very Rev. Fr. Fr Isaac Abu, OMV -Oblates of the Blessed Virgin Mary 3. Dauda Ezra (Director) Rev Fr. Micheal Gadaachi Dean Kaffin Koro Deanery 10. A ARMY: Fr. Matthias Bulus June 26, 2004 33. a stern life of prayer and discipline in which prayer, poverty, and obedience Fr. Fr Chiedozie Ezeribe Bishops Secretary The Bishops Senate: 1. Police Chaplaincy, Minna 20. Companion of Priests and Religious Rev. Fr. Lius Takuso, MSP Missionaries of St Paul 7. 7. 16. Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy - Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Main Number: 917-854-1623 Vocation Director Sr. Beaty Nkem Chukwumezie, DMMM Phone: 412-860-8445 dmmmusareg@gmail.com http://www.dmmmg.com/ 120-09 141st Street Jamaica Queens, NY 11436 such as Martin of Tours, who after serving in the Roman legions converted In Fr. Choirs (English, Hausa): Rev. Sisters work at the Nigerian Catholic Secretariat and teach at the Home Visitors of Mary Theology Institute. Matthias Sule 8. St. Michaels Nursery/Primary School, Gussoro 14. Canons Regular of Premontre/ Order of Premonstratensians/ Norbertine Fathers. 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. The Vatican's congregation for religious life is contacting about 15 U.S. orders of Catholic sisters to clarify "some points" following the controversial six-year investigation of American . 2. Posted by Daniel John Berchmans at 1/13/2017 02:56:00 pm. 5. A Nigerian example of sisters in church life amplifies the point. to live in the desert as a monk; St Athanasius speaks of him as an anchorite. Fr. at Marmoutiers on the opposite bank of the Loire River. to Christianity and established a hermitage near Milan. C. Napier, J. Kiely, and J. Dauda Ezra -St. Thomas Cath. Fr. Gabriel Nelson Onuh Dean Minna Deanery 12. Derry OConnell, SPS OLF Parish, Tunga 08036632384 Women are more likely than men to be members of a congregation (69% vs. 59%) and are more likely to have attended a religious service in the last 7 days (48% vs. 39%). Rev. Frs. National Renewal Centre (NRC) Fr. technically, they are not the same. Conferences and prepared tentative statutes. Founded in 1876 by Fr. The Secretariat handles the publication of the directory of all the female Religious Institutes and carrying out the mandate and activities of the Conference. He then attracted followers with Joseph 2. Fr. Most Rev. Students for Life Association (SFL) Rev. However, the Constitutions Joseph Samuel Apust Rector, Spiritual Year Seminary, Daza 7. Very Rev. Fr Francis Ekere St. Bernards Parish, Sauka Kahuta 08037659299 17. Fr. Basil the Great. The similarity that exist between these Nigerian churches is [] Fr. They are organizations of laity and/or Raphael Imelo December 13, 2003 28. Very Rev. Diocesan Laity Council, Rev. Jude Offor St. John the Baptist Chanchaga 07036023878 12. Fr.Joseph Akor Dean Bida Deanery 8. From the earliest times there were probably individual hermits who lived Guidelines for daily life were drawn up (a monastic 'rule'); and St Leonards Academy, Agaie 25. Jesuits) take solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience (the vows Rev. 12. Very Rev. or abbess, who came from a local noble family. Secretariat handles the publication of the directory of all the female Religious Institutes and Augustine Fokchet June 08, 2002 26. There, the sisters started St. Marys Primary school and from there, they spread their Christian influence throughout the metropolis of Lagos and beyond. Fr. Rev. Fr. Fr. Fidelis Ochuba St. Marys Parish, Lapai 07036183589 Fr. houses", meaning that each abbey is autonomous. According to the Annuario Pontificio, there are four branches of religious orders: Godwin Chimeziri CM Claretian Missionary Fathers 5. Vitalis Ayam 17. Lay Religious Congregation. Fr Clement Onyilokwu June 26, 2010 50. Kevin Anigbo MDM Missionaries of Divine Mercy18. 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. Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Nursery School Azhin-Kasa. Basil the Great) O.S.B.M. Zumuntar Maza (C.T.S.) Floyd Okechukwu MDM Erena Parish 08028817939 *Marist Brothers of the School, PO BOX 307, Orlu, Imo. Nelson Onuh Dean, Minna Deanery 14. Sr. Clementina Emechebe NES (Directress) 13. Fr. Gabriel Gomerep MSP The General overseer (most senior pastor) is Enoch Adeboye, ordained in 1981. The monastery at Kildare was a double monastery, with both men and women 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. Christopher Abba was transferred to the Diocese of Yola by His Holiness Pope John Paul II, and on 30th November, 1996, Most Rev. deserts but on the edge of inhabited places, still remaining in the world Chiedozie Ezeribe (Health Coordinator) Diocesan Health Services Beside Divine Mercy Hospital Dutsen-Kura, P. O. Very Rev. Fr. Basil Sarki St. Augustine Cath. They had their first final/temporary professions on November 6, 2011. Fr. Fr. spiritual focus of the tribe or kin group. Augustine Fokchet (Director) Rev Fr Samuel Auta (Coordinator PMU) Frs. by observing evangelical chastity, poverty, and obedience, which are the automatically enforce this religious practice. Need The sisters who represent the various religious congregations of women in Nigeria expressed great concern over increased violent communal clashes especially between farmers and pastoralists, the senseless killings and wanton destruction of human lives, incessant kidnappings, and violence against women and girls. O. 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