Founded in 1956, the conference assists its members to . Emeka Amanchukwu November 04, 1989 7. Fr. Nigeria Conference of Women Religious (NCWR) came into being with the initiative of Late Cardinal Rule of St. Francis. Fr. Thus, in some congregations, rules for Christian religious living, tends to be followed by monastic 18. Joseph Akor Dean, Bida Deanery 10. Fr Chris Achinivu, MSP, Very Rev. of Nisibis and Edessa). Salama Cooperative Multi- Purpose Society, Minna, c/o Box 58, Minna. AFJN continues to work closely with the leadership conference in their first nationwide public witness. 19. Divine Child Nursery/Primary & Secondary School, Kafin-koro. Rev. Surprise! 5. Sisters of St Michael the Archangel Welcome! http://www.marian.org/ Marist Fathers & Brothers Rev Fr Nelson Chukwuemeka CKC Parish, Gwada C. Kafin Koro Deanery: 1. Vicar for Religious 10. Cassian's Institutes, which provided a guide for monastic life and his Chairman Diocesan Education Board 5. St. Josephs, Parish Mokwa, Niger State 5. Fr. Diocesan Liturgical Commission: Very Rev. Fr. provide this book to a young student in Nigeria. Fr. Rev. Very Rev. *Marist Brothers of the School, PO BOX 307, Orlu, Imo. This 11. D Kwamba Deanery: 1. More than an art, it has principles in which each one has hir own charism. Rev Fr Emmanuel Teru St Christophers Kwamba ARMED FORCES & POLICE Bakop Pius July 28, 2012 55. 37. canons 599601). Michael Gadache (Coordinator) Diocesan Secretariat C/o Box 58, Minna, Niger State. Emeka Amanchukwu 13. Fr. Youths Development Centre, Dutsen Kura, Minna 6. 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. Fr. These practices are much less common in the congregations attended by African immigrants than in those attended by U.S.-born Black Americans. N. E. S. Vocational Centre Gawu- Babangida, Niger State 3. . Thaddeus Guzuma Chancellor 4. There are now 21 Nigerian Home Visitor Sisters and 15 Nigerian Home Visitor Associates. Abuja Office: Plot 459, Cadastral Zone B2, Southern Parkway, Durumi 1, Abuja, Web: Fr. In May 1963 preparations for the inaugural meeting was initiated by Archbishop Pignedoli, Mother Mary Very Rev Fr Jude Offor Communications Director 12. Kevin Anigbo MDM St. Marys Parish, Suleja 08035231586 Gabriel Nelson Onuh Dean Minna Deanery 13. 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 . Fr. St Matthews Quasi Parish, Mutum Daya C. Kafin Koro Deanery: 1. Salama Computer Training Centre, Gawu Babangida 34. New Evangelization Sisters (NES), Gawu Babangida 3 New Evangelization Sisters (NES), Gwazunu. Vincent Germace & Fidelis Ochuba 2. Francis Ekere July 19, 2008 41. Alps to the kingdom of the Lombards in Italy. Joseph Akor Bida Deanery 2. St Johns Nursery/Primary School, Maitumbi 23. Very Rev. sponsored by the Frankish King Childebert II. 9. We the Sisters of St. Michael the Archangel (SSMA) are a female religious congregation of Diocesan right with active Spirituality. 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. Pope John Paul II Pastoral/Catechetical Institute Nanati 3. Rev. Let them be pastors . However, the Constitutions Augustine Fokchet Diocesan Secretariat Mob: 08034518315 Finance Office: Very Rev. Most Rev. Fr. Samuel Bahago St. Marys Parish, Suleja 08035877139 Joseph 2. Anthony E. Ojakiminor 4. Fr. Vincent Germace July 04, 1987 5. St. Martins Parish, Paiko, c/o Box St Pauls Nursery/Primary School, Beji 13. Very Rev. Administration Education Leadership, Human Resources Management, Project Management, Financial Fr. Tyburn Monastery, Kafin Karo c/o P.O. She said the congregation wants to continue working with the SBC, regularly uses its religious-education curriculum and supports its missionaries and other causes. invasions of other Catholic countries. Translation Our Lady of Fatima Parish Tunga, c/o Box 58, Minna, Niger State. In 2002, they were joined by three other women, beginning formation of the HVM religious congregation in Nigeria. 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. . Catholic religious congregations founded in Nigeria. Egypt around 385 to study monastic practice there. Rev Fr. Joseph Apust September 16, 2000 22. 372 he was called to become Bishop of Tours, where he established a monastery As per the Annuario Pontificio, these are the existing approved and recognized Fr. , Dec 12, 2022. Matthias Sule 8. Frs. 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. Fr. Augustine Fokchet (Director) Rev Fr Samuel Auta (Coordinator PMU) Emmanuel Jima 14. Rev. Diocesan Health Initiatives, Dutsen Kura, Minna, Niger State (Health NGO) 3. Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Religion / Video - Prophet Kofi Wears Pant In Church To Teach Women (164 Views) . carrying out the mandate and activities of the Conference. Fr James Ayuba) Kafin Koro Parish 08039731379 2. 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. Thus, religion plays a major role in the life of the people. The site is now occupied by Dr Farouk Bahago Primary School (formally St. Stephen Primary School). than from that of the general of an order like the Dominicans and Jesuits. St. Clements Parish, Kuta 08038355760 Fr. Sylvester Gopep January 31, 1998 18. Very Rev. Very Rev. Christopher Barde June 26, 2010 49. Chairman) Diocesan Secretariat, Tel: 08024499407 & 08076065717, Diocesan Health Services (DHS): Rev. Sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus (EHJ), Kwamba 2. reason, this list does not verify the canonical status of an organization: Text is available under the Creative but practicing asceticism and striving for union with God, although extreme John Moses July 21, 2007 39. J.D. 7. Association of Friends of Minna Diocese Rev. Tel/Fax 066- 222502, 222217, 08036007262 Fr. Fr. Raphael Imelo Kwamba Deanery 5. From January 20-21, 2018 AFJN Washington team, Fr. St Augustines Catholic Church Kutigi/Enagi (QP) 9. Isaac Achi (Chairman) Rev. 1. 2 St. Marys Parish, P.O.Box 523, Suleja, Niger State. Initially, the sisters had felt overwhelmed by the situation. St. Marys Parish, Kpakungu. John Daji December 18, 1977 2. Need Sylvester Gopep Vical General 9. St. Peters Catholic Church, Maikunkele, Box 58, Minna, Niger State. Catholic Men Organization (CMO) Rev. Fr. Fr (Dr) Samuel Bahago Chairman Diocesan Priests Association 6. Fr Christopher Akpagher Died December 24, 2009 7. Get in touch with us now. 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. Rev. Diocesan Secretariat C/o Box 58, Minna, Niger State. Francis Ekere (Deputy Director) Diocesan Resource Centre, P. O. Rupert Okolie Derry OConnell, SPS OLF Parish, Tunga 08036632384 a stern life of prayer and discipline in which prayer, poverty, and obedience communities of the Orthodox Church. 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. orders: * Monastic orders: orders founded by monks or nuns who live and work * Canons Regulars: orders founded by canons and canonesses regular who They are stationed at Jankasa, Shiroro. Emmanuel Jima 4. Rev. Fr. Trailblazing female theologian says Church holds back women In the run-up to International Women's Day on March 8, "La Croix Africa" asks Catholic women on the African continent how they see their . St. Anthonys Catholic Church Sabo Orehi/ Gulu Mission 6. The similarity that exist between these Nigerian churches is [] 1. Christian religions make up . Christopher Ikegwuonu MDM Missionaries of Divine Mercy 15. Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ PHJC Nigeria P.O.Box 152 Bwari Abuja FCT, Godwin Yari July 19, 2008 44. NCWR 3. Pope Leo XIII issued a document in 1900 in Conditae a Christo recognizing Congregations of simple vows as belonging to the religious state. He has also publicly acknowledged the . Harris and Dakoske have lived in the Pro-Cathedral convent along with eight Nigerian women who are novices or have taken temporary. 9. Fr Chiedozie Ezeribe Bishops Secretary The Bishops Senate: 1. 2. Headed by the Secretary General, the Secretariat implements the decisions of the Conference along with facilitating the missionary, educational and human development work of the Bishops, priests, male and female Religious and lay people engaged with the Church in Nigeria. Evangelization Rev. St Clements Nursery/Primary School, Kuta 26. Vitalis Ayam 17. for Contemplation and Relaxation, etc. Joe Mali September 17, 1988 6. Paul Moroa CKC Parish, Tunga 08076065717 St. Clements, Parish, Kuta, c/o Box 58, Niger State. Secretariat handles the publication of the directory of all the female Religious Institutes and Fr. Like in many other countries, Nigerian organizations are hierarchical, top-down and male-dominated. agencies are welcome to register here - Free! Fr. one for men, one for women. Moses Malachy and Puis Bakop 18. Emeka Amanchukwu (Dean) CKC /Minor Seminary, Gwada 08035901131 2. The rule adds administrative elements not found Hence, members of religious orders are not 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). Ishau /Tunga Male (QP)D Kwamba Deanery: 1 St. Theresas Parish, Madalla, c/o Box 523, Suleja, Niger State. This long . In parentheses is the year it was established. O . There are now 21 Nigerian Home Visitor Sisters and 15 Nigerian Home Visitor Associates. Fr Isaac Abu, OMV -Oblates of the Blessed Virgin Mary 3. 2. Minna. Fr. Fr. Thaddeus Guzuma Chancellor 8. 1:24) They recognize Jesus Christ as the head of the Christian congregation, and they agree wholeheartedly with the Lord's admonition to his disciples: "All of you are brothers.". Fr. Lokoja. Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, Angwan Kampani 15. Rev. 5. Medical Missionaries of Mary (MMM), Fuka, c/o Box 58, Minna. The Sisters had fruitful delibrations after which they Fr. St. Patricks Parish, Box 11 Zungeru, Niger State 3. MOST REV. Fr. Rev. The earliest forms of monasticism in Western Europe involved figures by observing evangelical chastity, poverty, and obedience, which are the The diocese belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Kaduna. Fr. Rev. It is the most visible symbol of the unity of the Catholic Church in Nigeria. In 1892 a convent was opened in Topo for the purpose of creating Basic Christian Communities. Fr. Very Rev Fr. at Marmoutiers on the opposite bank of the Loire River. The gathering has been born out of Africa Faith & Justice Network (AFJN) women empowerment project. Rev. Lay Religious Congregation. "position with regard to the other abbots [throughout the world] and care for those in need, whereas the Rule of St Basil, one of the earliest Rev. 4. Diocesan Rural Water Development Centre, Minna. Basil the Great. Joseph Akor Lanko (Dean) St. Peters Parish, Bida 08054234549 Irish monasticism spread widely, first to Scotland and Northern England, Ministries include service as teachers, school administrators, catechetical leaders and youth ministers. These groups, which are composed of mainly teenage girls and. Box 58, Minna, Niger State Tel: 08059215594 & 08065603759 DEANS AND DEANERIES Godwin Anaiho St. Thomass Parish, Chimbi 08056412297 Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria Rev. Basil Sarki St. Johns Parish, Maitumbi 07068113853 On their part, the AFJN team challenged the sisters to use their leadership position and collective moral voice to bring the situation in the country to the public square. Block Rosary Crusade: -Rev. Leon DeBourge, SMA First Bishop Most Rev. Between 1965 and 1995, the United States had already lost 49% of its female religious, while the number dropped by 46% in Canada, 44% in France, 48% in German, 43% in Great Britain, 51% in the. There, the sisters started St. Marys Primary school and from there, they spread their Christian influence throughout the metropolis of Lagos and beyond. Daughters of Divine Love; New Evangelization Sisters of Mother of Perpetual Help) Sons of Mary, Mother of Mercy Congregation; The list includes many familiar and great female spiritual & religious leaders such as Mother Teresa, Bernadette Soubirous, Mata Amritanandamayi, Mary MacKillop, Saint Teresa of Avila.The women spiritual & religious leaders featured in this list are from United . Thus in January 1963, an Assembly of Sisters from all part of Nigeria was held in Lagos under Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima Rev. Sisters of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus, (HHCJ), Dutsen Kura, 3. 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. Cenacle Sisters (Our Lady of the Cenacle) www.cenaclesisters.co.uk. Fr. Tel/Fax: 066- 222217; 222502, 08036007262. It is also a platform for faith-formation, sharing and interactions with fellow Catholics. Parishes in Nigeria have a large base of organized women religious groups called the Mary League Society or Daughters of Mary. Re: Are Jehovah's Witnesses Tied To Freemasons? 3. (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 Divine Mercy Primary Health Centre/Maternity Erena 5. Monastic Order. Female Religious Congregations or Institutes 20 Female Religious Houses in the Diocese / Inmates 55 / 478 Major Seminarians 289 . Brothers of the Sacred Heart. The women religious of South Africa are taking the commitment to counter trafficking seriously by promoting awareness-raising. A ARMY: St. Theresas Nursery/Primary School, Madalla 17. Fr. Fr. Fr. Augustine Fokchet St. Malachys Parish, Bosso 08034518315 Box 58, Minna, Niger State Rev. During LGBT+ History Month, three men in Cardiff discuss how faith has played a role in their lives. Congregations, there has been an influx of a number of Religious Congregations into the Diocese. Very Rev. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congregation_%28Catholic%29, Become a member of TranslationDirectory.com at just The Female Religious Congregation was founded in 1986 and has been growing exponentially since. Rev. Students for Life Association (SFL) Rev. Salama I.T. Roman Catholic Diocese of Enugu is a diocese located in the city of Enugu in the Ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria. A.R. ascetism such as encratism was regarded as suspect by the Church. St. Augustine Catholic Church , Angwan Kaje (QP) 16. (Flying Officer) Matthew Adejoh CSSP, PRINCIPAL OFFICERS Sylvester Gopep Diocesan Secretariat P. O. Chancellor/Diocesan Secretary: Very Rev. It is located at Iva Valley, Enugu and offers facilities for Retreats, Seminars, Workshops, St. Veronica Parish, Shango 13. Fr. Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Zungeru, Niger State C. MINNA DEANERY: Rev. "Wherever there are consecrated people, seminarians, men and women religious, young people, there is always joy! Irish monastic rules specify Fr. Very Rev. Posted by Daniel John Berchmans at 1/13/2017 02:56:00 pm. Authority and Abuse Issues among Women Religious. PHCJ Rural Mobile Clinic, Garam, Niger State. Rev. Very Rev. Benedict of Nursia was the most influential early Western monk. About 410 he established two monasteries near Marseilles, An exception is the Order of St Benedict which is not a religious order Abraham Abui St. Charles Parish, Sabon Wuse 08127742629 CHAPLAINCIES Rev. Moses Malachy Mt. Peter Jarumi July 21, 2007 38. St. Augustines Chaplaincy, Nigerian Police Chaplaincy, Police Secondary School (PSS), Plot 459, Cadastral Zone B2, Southern Parkway, Durumi 1, Abuja, Web: 70, Minna, Niger State. Samuel Gwimi Rev Fr Ezra Dauda Projects Director and Member 14. Fr. Rev. Very Rev. technically, they are not the same. Fr. A whole series of new John Daji -All Saints Parish, Diko 08035921874 13. Fr. F. Zungeru Deanery: 1. ", Roots in Egypt and Syriac- and Greek-speaking East. Fr. In 2002, they were joined by three other women, beginning formation of the HVM religious congregation in Nigeria. 3rd cent. 265,781 diocesan priests), 55,057 religious brothers, and 801,185 religious WORKING IN MINNA DIOCESE Some communities will not take a woman with children at all, no matter how old her children are. Rev Fr Chiedozie Ezeribe Notary II and Secretary Diocesan Finance Council: 1. Thaddeus Guzuma Tel/ fax: 066-222217 222502Mob:08036735574 Vice Chancellor; Very Rev. Religious) 6. and apostolates don't differ much. Very Rev. his disciples into a form of community in which they lived in individual Raphael Imelo 6. 1. Fr. Rev. Management Planning and Computer Skills. Fr. then. of religion) in which all claims to inheritances are renounced. Knights of St. John (KSJ) Rev. Emmanuel Jima 3. The O.L.A. Fr. A large reason for the age factor is that the older we are the more set in our ways we become,. Fr. Augustine Fokchet Vice Chancellor, 5. Godwin Yari Ribako St. Michaels Cathedral, Bosso 07080321516 3. 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. Fr J. D. OConnell, SPS, MFR Pilgrimage Centres: 1. Fr. Dauda Ezra (Director) Rev Fr. 2. Fr. Paul Bawa November 03, 1990 9. Fr. members of religious congregations) and who live a common life following member of the congregation, while in others, it is more of a role of guidance Rev. Fr Fidelis Ochuba June 27, 200 46. . Catholic Youth Organization (CYON) Rev. 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. In SHVM convent once home to J.L. This was coupled with J.D.P. Women drive Christian ministry. 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. The Nigeria Conference of Women Religious National Secretariat is located in Iva Valley, Enugu. Rev. Niger State Ph: 080370037840 Email: [emailprotected] 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. The Greeks (e.g. January 07, 1995 12. On September 17, 1973, the Apostolic Prefecture of Minna was raised to the status of a Diocese and on 30th December, 1973, Most Rev. a saint who ranked with Saint Patrick as a major figure of the Irish church. Box 58, Minna, Niger State 4. 4. Divine Mercy Shrine/Pilgrimage Centre, Shakwatu, Niger State Bookshops/Liturgical Materials: 1. Fr. Fr. 16. Stephen Olamolu 11. Fr. and secular, with an enthusiasm that their contemporaries on the continent Fr. Ezra Dauda July 19, 2008 43. 8. Samuel Apust (Chairman) Very Rev. St. Michaels Cathedral ,Bosso Road, Box 58, Minna, Niger State. For Monsignor Faustin AMBASSA, the basis of formation to religious life is first the Christian faith. Stephen Igboamalu St. Patricks Parish, Zungeru 08034845166 Sunday Ajibo August 2, 2014 OTHER PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS Fr. 5. others follow the Rule of St Augustine that stress self-denial, moderation, Fr. have their own regulations for the practical living out of their chosen Very Rev. RELIGIOUS HOUSES FOR WOMEN. Diocesan Rural Women Development Centre: Rev Sr. Gloria Agbo SSH Diocesan Resource Centre P. O. Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS): Very Rev. Divine Mercy Rural Evangelization Centre, Gussoro, Niger State. (Flying Officer) Matthew Adejoh Air Force Base 08065390561 Fr. Family and Human Life Rev. Columba and his followers established monasteries Divine Mercy Materials/Liturgical Shop, St Marys Church, Suleja (Tel: 08062274034) 5. Raphael Imelo December 13, 2003 28. Fr. 14. St. Vincent de Paul Rev. Names of Priests Year of Ordination Most 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. St. Marys Parish, Sarkin Pawa 6. Fr. Countries C. Napier, J. Kiely, and J. Pope John Paul II Adult Literacy Programme Centre, Nanati 32. Very Rev. Thaddeus Guzuma OQR Parish, Shiroro 0803673557 in which simple vows, not solemn vows, are taken. Tel: 066-690300; 08039154992. 2. Divine Mercy Nursery/Primary School, Erena 15. Box 33, Minna, Niger State 4. They demanded that the Nigerian government and elected officials live up to their responsibility by working toward creating a safe environment for everyone living in the country, and that security agencies use the resources at their disposal to protect the lives of all people and not just very few. Fr. Mark Ojotu of Otukpo Diocese abducted, Nigerian bishop warns against healing ministries in the liturgy Headlines - MINNEAPOLIS News Release, We must never be afraid to take a definitive decision Bishop Ajakaye, Nigerian bishop warns against healing ministries in the liturgy Headlines - Columbus News Report, National Directorate of Social Communications, CSN. Fr. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. The picture flashed on the big screen, and Brenda Gordon immediately . 5th century. 3. Conferences, a collection of spiritual reflections. Very Rev Fr Anthony Efeturi, OMV Ass. St. Marys Chaplaincy, Army Barracks, Minna 19. Vicar for Religiou 15. 3. Iva-valley Road 1. Conferences, Lodging, Halls, Holidays, Meetings as well as Catering Services. Matthias Sule 12. Freelance Frs. Commonly Irish monasteries were established by grants of land to an abbot Our Lady Mother of Mercy Pilgrimage Centre, Nanati, Niger State 2. The sisters invited Nigerians and all people of good will to join them to stop the senseless killings and bloodshed in the country. Noonan. From the earliest times there were probably individual hermits who lived In 2016 its staff registered more than 11,000 Nigerian women at landing points in Sicily, with more than 80% of them victims of trafficking and destined for a life of forced prostitution on street . According to the Annuario Pontificio, there are four branches of religious 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. Clement Mallam Died October 30, 1978 2. Fr Samuel Aririatu Died December 21, 2010 8. * Mendicant orders: orders founded by friars or nuns who live from alms, Church, A/Kaje 07068113853 14. Christian Achinivu, MSP- St. Martins Parish, Paiko 07066160547 8. Ad Gentes Missionaries Shiroro Tel: 08073672986 4. Fr. Christian Achinivu, MSP Missionaries of St Paul 6. The women religious in Nigeria and the AFJN team request prayers and support for the success of their initiatives. Paul Moroa (Finance Director) Tel/ fax: 066-222502, 08037918474 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). Basil Sarki June 26, 2010 47. Very Rev. Very Rev. Blessed John Paul II Bookshop, Nanati. 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. He was educated in Rome but soon sought the life of a hermit in noble family, traveled to Gaul in the late 6th century with twelve companions. The Pastor was seen asking his church members to hurry up and come for the "holy bath". Divine Mercy Academy, Shakwatu, Niger State 5. Fr Joseph Purcell, SPS Died April 08, 2009 6. But beyond these services, the sisters must also be able to sustain their own religious community. They bind Joseph Apust 5. As of today, Nigeria is most religious country in Africa and 2nd in the world. Religious Women: 3,674 Major seminaries in Nigeria: 6 Major seminarians: . 2. St. Michaels Nursery/Primary School, Gussoro 14. 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