Breaking News! Release of Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu of Kafanchan Diocese
By Rachel Kogi,ย CSN
With hearts full of joy, the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan announce the return of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu. He was released in the early hours of today, December 23, 2022.
Recall that Fr. Okechukwu was abducted from the Rectory of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Fadan Kono in Kauru LGA of Kaduna State, late hours of Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
A statement released by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Uchechukwu Okolo, enjoins all Priests of the Diocese to celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving to God tomorrow, December 24, 2022, for the quick release of their brother.
The statement also expressed gratitude to all who offered prayers and entreaties for the quick release of the Priest, while praying for those who are still in the hands of their captors to be released.
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