MOST REV. MARTIN DADA OLORUNMOLU
Date of Birth: August 30, 1948 Priestly Ordination: December 23, 1978 Episcopal Ordination: February 11,2006 Address: Bishop’s House. Maryville, Box 172, Lokoja, Kogi State Ph: 08033133970; Email: [email protected]
STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE
First Mass: 1884 First Bishop: Rt. Rev. Dr. Augustine Delisle CSSp Second Bishop: Most Rev. A. Makozi Third Bishop: Most Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Ajomo Population of Diocese: 1,517,478 Population of Catholics: 34,340 Area: 24.750km2 No of Priests: 69 No of Permanent Deacons 2 No of Women Religious: 37 No of Major Seminarians: 33 No of Catechists: 66 No of Parishes/Quasi Parishes 35 No of Chaplaincies: 5
The advent of the Catholic Faith in the Catholic Diocese of Lokoja is usually
dated to the opening of a new mission in Lokoja in 1884; however, the birth of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, which we call Lokoja Diocese dates back to 1955, when Kabba Prefecture was created, and later became Lokoja Diocese The creation of Kabba Prefecture resulted from a lengthy correspondence between the then Provincial and Superior-General of French-Canadian Spiritans (Canadian Spiritans). For at the end of the First World War, Gerrman Missionaries were forced to leave the Cameroon, and the members of the French-Canadian Province of the Spiritans were asked to take over the German Mission in the Cameroon. Thus, the Cameroon became the field of work for the Canadian Spiritans until 1947 when their mission activity was shifted to Nigeria where they teamed up with their conferers from England under the authority of Father Francis Murray, the Administrator of the Prefecture of Benue until the arrival of Msgr.
James Hagan as Prefect Apostolic.
In March 1955, the Prefecture of Kabba was created from Benin City Diocese and the Prefecture of Otukpo by the Vatican decree Number 1017 dated March 01, 1955; and Msgr. Auguste Delisle, CSSp, a missionary since 1935 and on the Nigerian team since 1952 became the Prefect Apostolic by the Vatican Decree number 2579 dated May 27,1955. The new Prefecture was a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Onitsha. In terms of political division, Kabba Prefecture was
MOST REV. MARTIN DADA OLORUNMOLU
Date of Birth: August 30, 1948 Priestly Ordination: December 23, 1978 Episcopal Ordination: February 11,2006 Address: Bishop’s House. Maryville, Box 172, Lokoja, Kogi State Ph: 08033133970; Email: [email protected]
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE
LOKOJA DIOCESE
Province: Abuja Erection: May 5, 1965coterminous with Kabba Province.
It was not until 1964 that the Prefecture of Kabba was raised to the status of a Diocese by a Vatican decree dated July 06, 1964 with Msgr. A. Delisle as its first Bishop; the name of the new diocese was Kabba and it remained a suffragan of Onitsha Archdiocese until ten weeks later when by a Vatican decree dated September 14, 1964 the Diocese of Kabba was made a suffragan of Kaduna. And by a yet another Vatican decree number 1734 dated May 05, 1965, the Diocese of Kabba changed name to Diocese of Lokoja. This was done for easy administration purposes, because Lokoja was where the provincial r e s i d e n t a n d h i s p o l i t i c a l administration resided in Lokoja which was the administrative head quarters of Kabba Province.
In 1971, the slow but sure process of indigenization of Kabba Ecclesiastical jurisdiction that started with the priestly ordination of the duo of Alexius O.
Makozi and Joseph Ohieku, assumed a far-reaching development when on May 30, 1971 Alexius Makozi was raised to the Episcopate as Auxiliary Bishop of Lokoja. Bishop Makozi became the bishop of Lokoja in 1972.
Bishop Makozi administered the diocese of Lokoja as the local ordinary until 1992 when he was transferred to the diocese of Port-Harcourt. Bishop Joseph Sunday Ajomo succeeded him on May 3, 1992 as the bishop of Lokoja. Bishop Ajomo was the local ordinary of the diocese until he joined the Church Triumphant on June 20,
2004.
Following the death of Bishop Joseph Sunday Ajomo, Late Very Rev. Fr.
Joseph Ohieku was appointed the Diocesan Administrator in accordance with the relevant canonical provisions.
He was relieved when the Bishop elect, Msgr. Martin Dada Abejide Olorunmolu (appointed November 11, 2005), was ordained and installed on February 11, 2006 as the fourth bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lokoja.
INSTITUTIONS IN THE DIOCESE
1. Bishop Delisle’s College, Box 143, Lokoja 2. Christ the King Nursery /Primary School, c/o Box 31, Lokoja 3. Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Nursery Primary School; c/o St Pius Catholic Church, Koton โKarfe 4. St John Bosco’s Comprehensive Secondary School, Okene 5. Diocesan Catechetical Centre, Box 639, Kabba 6. Diocesan Pastoral/Youth Centre, Box 639, Kabba 7. Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Nursery/Primary School, Odo- Ere, c/o Box 53, Egbe. 8. Michealian Nursery/Primary School, Box 36, Isanlu 9. Oke-Oyi Secondary School, Ponyan, c/o Box 36, Isanlu 10. Sacred Heart Nursery Primary School, Box 2, Kabba 11. Sacred heart College, Kabba 12. St Anthony’s Nursery/Primary School, Box 31, Kabba 13. St Augustine’s College, P/O/ Box 54, Kabba 14. St Clement’s Minor Seminary, Box 6, Lokoja; Phone:058-220344 15. St Joseph’s Nursery/Primary School, Enyinare, c/o Box 18, Okene, Phone: )-500017 16. St Kizito’s College, P.O. Box 1001, Isanlu 17. St. Michael’s Nursery/Primary School, Osoma, Okengwe Parish. 18. St. Monica’s College, Box 56, Kabba 19. St Peter’s College, Box 38, Egbe, Kogi State 20. St Peter’s Nursery/Primary School, Mopa, c/o Box 36, Isanlu 21. St. Peter’s Nursery/Primary School, Ajaokuta, 22. St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, c/o Box 172, Lokoja 23. Queen of Apostles College, c/o Box 18, Okene SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
IN THE DIOCESE
1. St Anthony of Padua 2. Block Rosary Crusade 3. Blue Army/Fatima Apostolate 4. Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria 5. Catholic Men Organization (CMO)
6. Catholic Women Organization (CWO)
7. Catholic Youth Organization (CYON)
8. Diocesan Laity Council 9. Divine Mercy Devotional Group 10. Holy Childhood Association (HCA)
11. Holy Family Society 12. Knights and Ladies of St. John International 13. Knights and Ladies of St. Mulumba 14. Legion of Mary 15. National Association of Catholic Corps Members 16. Nigeria Federation of Catholic Students 17. Precious Blood of Jesus 18. Sacred Heart of Jesus & Immaculate Heart of Mary 19. Young Catholic Students of Nigeria 20. St. Jude Apostolate MILITARY CHAPLAINCY
St. Joseph’s RC Military Chaplaincy Chari, Maigumeri Barracks, Lokoja
DIOCESAN BOOKSHOP
Diocesan Book Centre, Box. 31, Lokoja Diocesan News Letter The Light Box 172, Lokoja RELIGIOUS HOUSES (WOMEN)
Daughters of Divine Love, St. Peter’s Nursery/Primary School, c/o Box 33, Ajaokuta Sr. Rosemary Emeruwa Cecilia Adinde Sr. Loret Mris NgwuDaughters Mary Mother of Mercy, St. Clement’s Seminary P. O. Box6, Lokoja Sr. Elizabeth Ibe Sr. Calista Ogbonna Sr. Lucy Mario Ezeoka Immaculate Heart of Mary, P.O. Box 225, Okene Sr. M. OnyedikaChukwu Eyisi Sr. M. Henriaetta Frances Chukwura Sr. Michael Raphael Nwakor Daughters of Divine Love, St John’s Catholic Hospital, Kabba c/o Box 56, Kabba Sr. Roselynda Chukwu Sr. Stelline Okpalaku Sr. Gladys Orogu Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus, P.O. Box 31, Lokoja Sr. Julie Iwueke Sr. Paul Mary Ago Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy, c/o St Pius Catholic Church, Koton-Karfe Sr. M. Vera Ugorji Sr. Cos Monic Agbi Daughters of Divine Love, St John’s, Kabba Sr. Casmir Kpaduwa Sr. Dona-Dei Akaka Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, Odo-Ere c/o P.O. Box 53, Egbe Sr. Stella Ogbolu Sr. Emmalla Anuebu Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, P.O. Box 110, Kabba Sr. Helen Olrunfemi Sr. Bernadette Njoku
Sisters of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mopa Sr. Veronica Odah SSH Sr. Mary Magdalene Dafedere SSH Sisters, St Michael the Archangel, c/oSt. Joseph’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 36, Isanlu, Sr. Christiana Ishola Sr. Tope Babare Institute for Daily Dedication c/o St John’s Catholic Church, Iyara Sr. Lilian Ajuzieogu Sr. Laeticia Anosike, Institute for Daily Dedication, c/o St John’s Catholic Church, Kabba Sr. Eunice Chidebere Nnuji Sr. Calista Nkechi Osuji Daughters of Divine Love, Christ the King Catholic Church, P.O. Box 18, Okene Sr. Georgeline Osueke Sr. Chinemelum Uzoma Daughters of Divine Love, St Monic’s Secondary School, Kabba Sr. Mary Stepheme Orogbu Sr. Mary Emmanuella Azike PRIESTS OF LOKOJA DIOCESE
Very Rev. Fr. Sasa Sunday Michael Date of Birth: October 4th, 1952 Date of Ordination: December 22nd, 1979
Present Posting: Fomator, St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary, Makurdi Phone No: 08034998227 E-mail:[email protected] Very Rev. Fr. Akinyemi Tunji Jerome Date of Birth: September 30th, 1952 Date of Ordination: December 30th, 1979
Present Posting: On mission in Lagos Archdiocese Phone No: 08033920154, 08055552027
E-mail: [email protected] Very Rev. Fr. Ehusani Omaku George Date of Birth: December 6th, 1957 Date of Ordination: August 15th, 1981 Present Posting: Lux Tera Foundation, Archdiocese of Abuja Phone No: 08033082541 E-mail: [email protected] Very Rev. Fr. Megbelayin Ibitolu Jerome Date of Birth: April 14th, 1948 Date of Ordination: February 14th, 1982
Present Posting: On mission in Archdiocese of Abuja Phone No: 08033610213, 08076655802
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Very Rev. Fr. Akande Ayo Anthony Date of Birth: July 16th, 1954 Date of Ordination: September 1st, 1984
Present Posting: Cathedral Administrator & Vicar General Phone No: 08035908801, 08053014122
E-mail:[email protected] Very Rev. Fr. Fowoyo Aderomi Louis Date of Birth: October 20th, 1959
Date of Ordination: October 5th, 1985 Present Posting: Parish Priest, Sacred Heart, kabba Phone No: 008033888827 E-mail: [email protected] Very Rev. Fr. Fanaiye Ayobode Cyril Date of Birth: December 14th, 1963 Date of Ordination: August 11th, 1990 Present Posting: Chaplain, Good Shepherd Catholic Chaplaincy, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja Phone No: 07058028346, 08069597616
E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Ododo Adeiza Francis Jude Date of Birth: October 15th, 1964 Date of Ordination: December 22nd, 1990
Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Patrick’s Catholic Church, Magongo P h o n e N o : 0 8 0 3 7 1 9 2 3 5 9 , 08057279820
E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Balogun Enesi Lawrence Date of Birth: August 23rd, 1965 Date of Ordination: December 22nd 1990
Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Joseph Nagazi Uvete Phone No: 08035867130 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Ogunleye Dare Emmanuel Date of Birth: October 3rd, 1963 Date of Ordination: 21st December 1991
Present Posting: Parish Priest St Michael’s Catholic Church Zariaga Phone No: 08037244533, 08074211903
E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Obanure Oluwatoyin Cyril Date of Birth: February 9th, 1967 Date of Ordination: March 7th, 1992 Present Posting: Parish Priest, St Joseph Catholic Church, Isanlu.
Phone No: 08036801606 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Dukiya Kunle James Date of Birth: August 24th, 1966 Date of Ordination: November 6th, 1993
Present Posting: Phone No: E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Anaye Onoruoyiza Pius Date of Birth: September 30th, 1959 Date of Ordination: February 27th, 1993
Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Joseph Catholic Church, Eyinare Phone No: 08034721755 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Olowo Abejide Ambrose Date of Birth: February 26th, 1971 Date of Ordination: May 18th, 1996 Present Posting: On Study Leave Austria Phone No: 08034529680, 07052424258
E-mail:[email protected], [email protected] Rev. Fr. Ologunagba Segun Bernard Date of Birth: November 14th, 1968 Date of Ordination: May 18th, 1996 Present Posting: Rector, St. Clement Minor Seminary, Lokoja Phone No: 08035886100, 080553642339
E-mail: [email protected],
[email protected] Rev. Fr. Yaromaikyau Bitrus Date of Birth: May 19th, 1969 Date of Ordination: May 18th, 1996 Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Peter’s Catholic Church, Ajaokuta Phone No: 08035952730 E-mail: Nil
Rev. Fr. Adeiza Ozovehe Dominic Date of Birth: July 14th, 1969 Date of Ordination: May 18th, 1996 P r e s e n t P o s t i n g : L u x Te r r a Foundation, Archdiocese of Abuja.
Phone No: E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Avajara Adabanege Simeon Date of Birth: December 16th, 1965 Date of Ordination: December 14th, 1996
Present Posting: Parish Priest, Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church, Workers Village Phone No: 08035871419 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Otu Adaeyiza Andrew Date of Birth: November 30th, 1969 Date of Ordination: May 3rd, 1997 Present Posting: Fomator, St. Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary Makurdi Phone No: E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Ekun Segun Lawrence Date of Birth: June 18th, 1969 Date of Ordination: May 3rd, 1997 Present Posting: Chaplain, FCE Okene Phone No: 08031527765, 08053567038
E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Abaukaka Ozovehe Stephen Date of Birth: June 7th, 1967 Date of Ordination: May 3rd, 1997 Present Posting: On Study leave in the USA
Phone No: E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Tolorunsagba Olorunmola Joseph Date of Birth: October 19th, 1965 Date of Ordination: May 1st, 1999 Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Michael’s Catholic Church, Okengwe Phone No: 08033742321, 0807788381
E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Adebija Tinia Nicholas Date of Birth: December 21st 1970 Date of Ordination: May 1st 1999 Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Peter’s Catholic Church Okedayo.
Phone No: 08038262780 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Ajiga Orienyi Mark Date of Birth: June 13th 1969 Date of Ordination: May 1st 1999 Present Posting: On study leave, CIWA Port Harcourt Phone No: 08066669192 Rev. Fr. Akindele Olabode Nicholas Date of Birth: October 12th 1971 Date of Ordination: May 6th 2000 Present Posting: On study leave Phone No: 08037191685 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Tony Bancy Joseph Date of Birth: March 27th 1970 Date of Ordination: May 6th 2000
Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Lokongoma Phone No: 080133409107, 08075729535
E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Eniolorunda Folorunso Michael Date of Birth: November 26th 1966 Date of Ordination: September 22nd 2001
Present Posting: Priest in Residence Sacred Heart, Kabba Phone No: 08035954321 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Olutetubi Kolade Paul Date of Birth: May 10th 1965 Date of Ordination: September 22nd 2001
Present Posting: Chaplain, Federal University Lokoja Phone No: 08035984669, 08050634433
E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Awolumate John Ezekiel Date of Birth: December 2nd 1966 Date of Ordination: October 18th 2003 Present Posting: Parish Priest, CKC Okene Phone No: 08036080792 Rev. Fr. Leo Michael Date of Birth: November 6th 1971 Date of Ordination: October 18th 2003 Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Michael’s Catholic Church, Obajana Phone No: 08036169991 Rev. Fr. Okonkwo Mgbanuchukwu Casimir Date of Birth: January 3rd 1970Date of Ordination: October 18th 2003 Present Posting: Parish Priest, Our lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Odo-Afin Phone No: 0803588808 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Omole Sunday Emmanuel Date of Birth: April 7th 1974 Date of Ordination: October 18th 2003 Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Mary’s Catholic Church, Egbe P h o n e N o : 0 8 0 3 5 9 7 9 2 6 1 , 08054208833
E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Akande Fidelis Date of Birth: September 8th 1965 Date of Ordination: December 11th 2004
Present Posting: Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral, Lokoja Phone No: 07062328890 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Obada Olorunmola Paul Date of Birth: May 23rd 1975 Date of Ordination: December 11th 2004
Present Posting: On Mission UK Phone No: 08033681747 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Onotu Itopa Christopher Date of Birth: December 12th 1974 Date of Ordination: December 11th 2004
Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Philip’s Catholic Church Itakpe P h o n e N o : 0 8 0 3 3 6 6 0 4 8 5 , 08053608919
E-mail:[email protected]
Rev. Fr. Abdul Atta Isaiah Date of Birth: April 1st 1976 Date of Ordination: November 25th 2006
Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Michael’s the Arch Angel Catholic Church, Ihima Phone No: 08060440951 Rev. Fr. Ajibogun Adinoyi Gabriel Date of Birth: November 22nd 1981 Date of Ordination: November 25th 2006
Present Posting: On Study leave, Rome Phone No: 07033398529 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Aliu Osheiza Michael Date of Birth: February 11th 1978 Date of Ordination: November 25th 2006
Present Posting: St. Andrew Catholic Church Ogori.
Phone No: 08038628325 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Daudu Bodurin Peter Date of Birth: April 11th 1977 Date of Ordination: November 25th 2006
Present Posting: Parish Priest, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Robomi.
Phone No: 07038044068 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Ehusani Etudaye Richard Date of Birth: February 7th 1976 Date of Ordination: February 17th 2007
Present Posting: Parish Priest, Arch Angel Gadumo & Assistant Vocation Director Phone No: 08066239960 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Ogunleye Mariabode Donatus Date of Birth: February 6th 1974 Date of Ordination: February 17th 2007
Present Posting: Director, Phone No: 08036197422 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Otonoku Emmanuel Date of Birth: March 10th 1960 Date of Ordination: February 17th 2007
Present Posting: Parish Priest, St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ogidi Phone No: 08031527894 Rev. Fr. Odomeja Onuse Leonard Date of Birth: April 1st 1981 Date of Ordination: June 26th 2008 Present Posting: Parish Priest, St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Felele Phone No: 08062617670 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Icha Joseph Date of Birth: November 8th 1977 Date of Ordination: June 26th 2008 Present Posting: Chaplain, St. Clement Chaplaincy Adankolo Phone No: 08066421592 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Adinoyi Peter Anakobe Date of Birth: May 31st 1975 Date of Ordination: August 15th 2009 Present Posting: Diocesan chancellor Phone No: 08032780855 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Bello Paul Matthew Date of Birth: July 30th 1983 Date of Ordination: August 2009 Present Posting: Parish Priest, St Leo’s Catholic Church, Osisi.
Phone No: 08038364924 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Obibine Ifeanyichukwu Daniel Date of Birth: October 9th 1979 Date of Ordination: August 15th 2009 Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Paul’s Catholic Church, Korede Phone No: 08161159380 Revd. Fr. Ogunleye Oluwafemi John Date of Birth: April 28 1980 Date of Ordination: August 15th 2009 Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Theresa Catholic Church, Ganaja Phone No: 08033697901 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Olowonihi A. Jude Date of Birth: August 19th 1976 Date of Ordination: August 15th 2009 Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Martin’s Catholic Church, Ajaokuta Phone No: 08038041227 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Salami Syaka Stephen Date of Birth: November 22nd 1965 Date of Ordination: August 15th 2009 Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Peter’s Catholic Church, Mopa Phone No: 08069689711 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Jemilaye Victor Date of Birth: October 31st 1984 Date of Ordination: November 13th 2010
Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Mary’s FFN Catholic Church, Ajaokuta Phone No: 08072278527 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Otori Ogirima Philip Date of Birth: September 16th 1981 Date of Ordination: November 13th 2010
Present Posting: Parish Priest, Holy Family Catholic Church, Odolu Phone No: 08064060342 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Samuel Oyetoro Date of Birth: November 5th 1982 Date of Ordination: December 8th 2011
Present Posting: Parish Priest, Pius Catholic Church, koton-karfe Phone No: 08035083548 E-mail:[email protected] Revd. Fr. Paulinus Ogor Date of Birth: May 28th 1985 Date of Ordination: December 8th 2011
Present Posting: Asst. Parish Priest, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Enyinare Phone No: 08035083548 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Augustine Okafor Date of Birth: January 4th 1984 Date of Ordination: December 8th 2011
Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Paul’s Catholic Church, Ogbom Phone No: 08060022691 E-mail: Rev. Fr. Wilfred Bamidele Meseda Date of Birth: May 22nd 1979 Date of Ordination: December 8th 2011
Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
Paul’s Catholic Church, Ayetoro Phone No: 08032092595 E-mail:[email protected]
Rev. Fr. Henry Ogirima Ojapah Date of Birth: December 12th 1979 Date of Ordination: December 8th 2011
Present Posting: Parish Priest, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Obangede Phone No: 080682242375 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Richard Ayodeji Date of Birth: January 3rd 1987 Date of Ordination: July 13th 2013 Present Posting: Asst. Parish Priest, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Isanlu Phone No: 07035320266 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Peter Adeiza Ariko Date of Birth: September 4th 1982 Date of Ordination: July 11th 2014 Present Posting: Asst. Parish Priest, Christ the King Catholic Church, Okene Phone No: 08133178855 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Clement Wesaku Date of Birth: November 23rd 1970 Date of Ordination: July 11th 2014 Present Posting: Asst. Administrator, Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral, Lokoja Phone No: 07030291787 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Francis Otori Date of Birth: March 10th 1984 Date of Ordination: July 11th 2014 Present Posting: Asst. Parish Priest, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Kabba.
Phone No: 08066942127 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Daniel Sule Omeiza Date of Birth: November 1st 1985 Date of Ordination: July 11th 2014 Present Posting: Asst. Parish Priest, St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Felele/Diocesan Financial Administrator.
Phone No: 08136232770 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Martin Ajayi Akande Date of Birth: October 6th 1984 Date of Ordination: July 11th 2014 Present Posting: St. Clemt Minor Seminary/Chaplaincy Phone No: 08033572284 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. Michael Osunnaiye Date of Birth: March 15th 1987 Date of Ordination: February 12th 2016
Present Posting: Asst. Parish Priest, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Nagazi uvete Phone No: 08136479962 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Augustine George Date of Birth: August 6th 1984 Date of Ordination: February 12th 2016
Present Posting: Asst. Parish Priest, SS. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael Catholic Church , Gadumo Phone No: 08163828497 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Christian Oguche Agbo Date of Birth: March 13th 1987 Date of Ordination: February 12th 2016
Present Posting: Asst. Parish Priest,
St. Paul’s Catholic Church Robomi Phone No: 08068292475 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Sombu T. Thaddeus Date of Birth: August 3rd 1978 Date of Ordination: July 6th 2013 Present Posting: Parish Priest, St.
John’s Catholic Church Iyara Phone No: 07034951504 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Fr. (Major) Christian Jiddere Date of Birth: March 9th 1978 Date of Ordination: June 25th 2005 Present Posting: St. Joseph’s Catholic Chaplaincy Lokoja Phone No: 07036043893 E-mail:[email protected] Rev. Pius Omeiza Ariko Date of Birth: September 4th 1982 Date of Ordination: February 12th 2016
Present Posting: Bishop’s House, Mary Ville Phone No: 07037533180 Email:[email protected] PERMANENT DEACONS
Rev. Deacon Owemidu Benedict Date of Birth: Date of Ordination: December 15th 1976 Rev. Deacon Senibi Timothy Date of Birth: Date of Ordination: December 15th 1976
NECRELOGY
Name: Most Rev. Delisle Auguste Date of Birth: July 7th 1908 Date of Episcopal Ordination: August 24, 1964
Died: November 13, 2006 Buried November 25, 2006 Most Rev. Dr. Ajomo Sunday Joseph Date of Birth: June 11, 1939 Date of Ordination: December 19, 1964
Died: June 21, 2004 Buried July 2, 2004 Rev. Fr. Mofolorunsho Bamidele Lawrence Date of Birth: September 6, 1922 Date of Ordination: December 15, 1963
Died: August 10, 1981 Buried: July 22, 1981 Rev. Daudu Olukayode Christopher Date of Birth: November 30, 1958 Date of Ordination: September 1, 1984
Died: August 15, 1988 Buried: August 24, 1988 Rev. Fr. Onotu Joseph Joachim Date of Birth: August 16, 1940 Date of Ordination: December 22, 1968
Died: June 25, 1997 Buried: July 3, 1997 Rev. Fr. Lawal Emmanuel-Mary Date of Birth: February 16, 1958 Date of Ordination: August 22, 1992 Died: January 20,2006 Buried: January 27, 2006 Rev. Fr. Ibiyemi Sunday Gabriel Date of Birth: March15, 1970 Date of Ordination: May 3, 1997 Died: March 6, 2009 Buried: March 27, 2009.
Rev. Fr. Ohuei Onoruoiza Goerge Date of Birth: June 19, 1962 Date of Ordination: December 22, 1990
Died: December 30, 2009 Buried: January 22, 2010 Rev. Deacon Olufade Olorunmonumi Michael Date of Birth: November 18, 1936 Date of Ordination: December 15, 1976
Died: November 1, 2010 Buried: November 24, 2010 Name: Rev. Fr. Anikoh Salawu Barnabas Date of Birth: April21, 1949 Date of Ordination: December 19,1976
Died: February 4, 2011 Buried: March 4, 2011 Name: Rev. Fr. Jerome Bello Date of Birth: December15,1952 Date of Ordination: December 18,1977
Died: August 28, 2012 Buried: September 21, 2012 Name: Rev. Fr. Eze Uchechukwu Denis-Mary Date of Birth: September 23, 1958 Date of Ordination: November 2, 2002
Died: April 14, 2014 Buried: May 2, 2014 Rev. Deacon Obanure Aloysius Date of Birth: Date of Ordination: December 30, 1979
Died: 2015 Buried: 2015 Very Rev. Fr. Ohieku Joseph Date of Birth: C. 1932 Date of Ordination: December 8, 1961
Died: 2015 Buried: 2015
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
Vicar General Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Ayo Akande Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral P.O. Box 31, Lokoja, Kogi State Ph: 08035908801 E-mail: [email protected]
Chancellor Rev. Fr. Peter AdinoyiCatholic Bishop’s House, Maryville, P/O/Box 172, Lokoja, Kogi State Ph: 08055214140 E-mail: [email protected] College of Consultors: Rev. Fr. Anthony Akande Rev. Fr. Bernard Ologunagba Rev. Fr. Lawrence Balogun Rev. Fr. Cyril Fanaiye Rev. Fr. Jude Ododo Diocesan Finance Council: Most Rev. Dr. Martin Dada Abejide Olorunmolu Rev. Fr. Daniel Sule Chairman Rev. Fr. Peter Adinoyi Secretary Very Rev. Fr. Lawrence E. Balogun Very Rev. Fr. Cyril Fanaiye Bro A.M. Olorunfemi KSM Mr. Victor Ibrahim Mrs. Patricia Ikemefuna Pharm. S. Olobayotan Judicial Vicar : Rev. Fr. Cyril Ayobode Fanaiye Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral P. O. Box 31, Lokoja, Kogi State.
Ph: 08069597616 E-mail: [email protected] Episcopal Vicar for Liturgical Matters: Rev. Fr. Simeon Avajara c/o Bishop’s House, Maryville, P. O. Box 172, Lokoja, Kogi State Ph: 08035871419 E-mail: [email protected] Communication Coordinator Rev. Fr. Tony Bancy Joseph
St. Francis Catholic Church, Lokongoma, P.O. Box 473, Lokoja, Kogi State.
Ph: 08148006721 E-mail:[email protected]
DEANS / DEANERIES
Kabba Deanery Very Rev. Fr. Louis Fowoyo Lokoja Deanery Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Ayo Akande Okene Deanery Rev. Fr. Francis Jude Ododo Physical Development Projects Coordinator: Very Rev. Fr. Cyril Fanaiye Bishop’s House, Maryville P.O. Box 172, Lokoja, Kogi State Ph: 08069597616 E-mail: [email protected] JDPC Coordinator: Rev. Fr. Leonard O. Odomeja Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral, Ph: 08062617670 E-mail: [email protected] Education Secretary: Mr. Paschal D. Oshagbemi Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral P.O. Box 31, Lokoja Kogi State Ph: 08036275786 Financial Administrator: Rev. Fr. Daniel Sule Catholic Bishop’s House, Maryville P.O. Box 172, Lokoja, Kogi State Ph: 08136232770 E-mail: [email protected] Coordinator: Rev. Fr. Michael Aliu St Andrew’s Catholic Church, Ogori, Kogi State Ph: 08038628325 E-mail:[email protected] Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) Director: Rev. Fr. PhilipOtori Holy Family Catholic Church, Odolu, Kabba, Kogi State Religious Education/Catechetics: Rev Fr. Donatus Ogunleye Diocesan Pastoral/Catechetical Centre, P.O. Box 639, Kabba, Kogi State Vocations Director: Rev. Bernard Ologunagba St. Clement Minor Seminary, P.O. Box 6, Lokoja, Kogi State Vocations: Assistant Director I Rev. Fr. Joseph Tolorunsagba Vocations: Assistant Director II Rev. Fr. Richard Ehusani SS. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael Gadumo, Lokoja, Kogi State Director of Liturgical Music: Rev. Fr. Richard Ehusani SS. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael Gadumo, Lokoja, Kogi State Coordinator of Human life and Family Matters: Rev. Fr. Peter Daudu St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Robomi
Coordinator of Inculturation & Cultural Matters: Rev. Fr. Joseph Tolorunsagba St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Okengwe, Kogi State.
Director of Diocesan Pastoral Centre (DPC): Rev. Fr. Donatus Bode Ogunleye Diocesan Pastoral Centre, kabba Coordinator of Holy Childhood Association (HCA): Rev. Sr. Emmanuella Azike Director of Marian Societies: Rev. Fr. Isaiah A Abdul St. Matthew Catholic Church, Ihima Chairperson of Education Commission: Chief Mrs. Mary Onaiyekan -Bamigbade c/o Sacred heart Catholic Church, Kabba
Chairman of St. John’s Hospital Management Board: Dr. Barnabas Isah St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Okengwe DIOCESAN CHAPLAINS/
SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS :
Diocesan Laity Council: Rev. Fr. Paul Kolade Olutetubi Catholic Men Organization (CMO): Rev. Fr. Casimir Okonkwo Women Organization (CWO): Rev. Fr. Lawrence BalogunAssociation of Catholic Corps Members: Rev. Fr. Richard Ehusani Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria Rev. Fr. Joseph Icha League of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary: Rev. Fr. Tony Bancy Joseph St. Francis Catholic Church, Lokongoma P.O. Box 473, Lokoja, Kogi State Ph: 08148006721 E-mail: [email protected] Devine Mercy Devotional Group: Rev. Fr. Augustine Okafor Holy Family Society: Rev. Fr. Peter Daudu St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Robomi Ph: 07038044068 E-mail: [email protected] St. Anthony of Padua: Rev. Fr. Casimir Okonkwo Our Lady of Peace, Odo Afin Ph: 07035888008 E-mail: [email protected] St Jude Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Otonoku St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ogidi Ph: 08175974168 Knights and Ladies of St. Mulumba: Rev. Fr. Paul Kolade Olutetubi Federal University Chaplaincy, Lokoja.
Ph: 08035984669 E-mail: [email protected]
Knights and Ladies of St John International: Rev. Fr. Peter A. Adinoyi Catholic Bishop’s House, Maryvile, Lokoja Ph: 08055214140 Diocesan Youth Chaplain: Rev. Fr. John Femi Ogunleye St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Ganaja, Kabba, Kogi State Ph: 08033697901 E-mail:[email protected] Youth Chaplain: Kabba Deanery: Rev. Fr. Daniel Obibine St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Korede, Kabba, Kogi State Ph: 08161159380 Youth Chaplain: Lokoja Deanery: Rev. Fr. Jude Olownihi St Martin’s Catholic Church, Geregu, Ajaokuta, Kogi State.
Ph: 08038041227 E-mail: [email protected] Youth Chaplain: Okene Deanery: Rev. Fr. Henry Ojapa Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Obangede, Okene, Kogi State Ph: 08068242375 E-mail:[email protected] Chaplain: Young Catholic Students of Nigeria (YCSN): Rev. Fr. Donatus Ogunleye YCS Diocesan Secretariat, c/o Pastoral Centre, Kabba Ph: 08036197422 E-mail: [email protected]
KABBA DEANERY
Parish: ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, EGBE.
Year of Creation: 1953 Population of Parish: 372 Population of Catholics in Ogbe: 76, Odo-Ere 52 Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Omole Diocesan institutions: St. John’s Primary school St. Peter’s Secondary School Outstation and their Catechists: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Odo-Ere Mr. Lawrence Adeyemi St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Ogbe – Mr. Emmanuel A. Ateko St. Mary’s Catholic Church Mr. Aina A. Emmanuel Parish: ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, IYARA.
Year of Creation: 1991 Population of Parish: 1,500 Population of Catholics: 500 Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Thadeus Sombo Parish Institutions: St. John R.C.M. LGEA School Institute for Daily Dedication Nursery School, Iyara Name of indigenous priests from the Parish: Rev. Fr. Cyril Obanure Outstations and their Catechists: St. Matthias, Ekinrin-Ade Gabriel Audu St. Joseph, Iyamoye F. O. Ipinmidu St. John’s, Iyara Martin Oludemi
Parish: SACRED HEART OF JESUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, KABBA.
Year of Creation: was founded 1924 and erected in 1926 Population of Parish: 240,315 Population of Catholics: 1,511 Priests working in the Parish: Fr. Louis Fowoyo -Parish Priest Fr. Francis Otori Diocesan institutions: Sacred Heart Nursery/Primary School St. Augustine’s College St. Monica’s College.
Names of indigenous priests from the Parish: John Cardinal Onaiyekan Fr. Lawrence Mofoloronsho (late) Fr. Jerome Bello (late) Fr. Sylvester Ajagbe โ Canada Fr. Joseph Tolorunsagba Fr. Emmanuel Omole Fr. Paul Obada Congregation: Fr. Pius Oladele โ MSP Fr. Emmanuel Ikubolaje (late) CSSp Fr. Paul Ouye OP Fr. Peter Ehinmiro โ CSSp Fr. Augustine Medayedu โ CMF Fr. Martin Alegbemi โ CSSp Female Religious: Sr. Christiana Arokoyo St. Louis Sr. Rose-Petra Obasanjo HHCJ Sr. Theresa Skudo St. Louis Sr. Ahha Obada St. Louis Sr. Christiana Wilfred EHJ Sr. Francisca Elewodope EHJ Sr. Victoria Olonikadi EHJ Sr. Helen olorunfemi EHJ Sr. Margaret M. Olurinjon EHJ Sr. Blessing Justina Ajai SHJSr. Monica Rowland SHJ Sr. Faustina Jimoh OP Sr. Anne Jumoh SMMA Sr. Oloworuwase Christy SMMA Outstations and their catechists: Sacred Heart, Kabba Mr. Ambrose Medaiyedu, Mr. Patrick Oloworuwase St. Theresa’s, Odo-Ape Mr. Paul Obada St. James’, Ayongon Mr. Emmanuel Tejumoran St. Daniel’s, Oke Bukun Mr. Paul Obada Catholic Church, Okonyi Mr. Emmanuel Tejumoran Parish: OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, ODO
-AFIN, KABBA
Year of Creation: 4th June 2006: Population of the Parish; 45 Priest working in the parish Rev. Fr. Casmir Okonkwo E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 08136956193 Parish: ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, OGBOM
Year of Creation: June 3rd, 2006 Population of Parish: 2,000 Population of Catholics: 150 Priests working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Augustine Okafor Names of indigenous priests from the Parish: Rev. Fr. Cyril Fanaiye Rev. Fr. Nicholas Akindele Outstations and their Catechists: St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Ogbom: Mr. Pius Olalowo.
Parish: ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, OKEDAYO
Year of Creation: 1995 Population of Parish: 2,367 Population of Catholics: 280 Name of Priests working in the parish Rev. Fr. Nicholas Adebija Names of indigenous priests from the Parish Most Rev. (Dr.) Martin Olorunmolu Rev. Fr. Stephen Meseda (Abuja) Rev. Fr. James Owolagba (Canada) Rev. Fr. Wilfred Meseda Congregation: Rev. Fr. Martin Alegbemi (Cssp) Female Religious: – Rev. Sr. Justina Ajai, SSH – Rev. Sr. Juliana Aiyeoribe – Rev. Sr. Mathilda Owolagba, SSL – Rev. Sr. Josephine Ibitolu, EHJ Name of Outstation and the catechist: St. John’s Catholic Church, Egbeda HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH
CATHOLIC CHURCH, ODOLU
-KABBA
Year of creation: 2003 Population of Parish: 18,500+ Population of Catholics: 350+ Name of Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Philip Otori E-mail:[email protected] Institution in the Parish: Holy Family of Nazareth Nursery/Primary School, Odolu, Kabba Names of indigenous priests from the Parish: Rev. Fr. Michael Sasa Rev. Fr. Dr. Jerome Bello (late) Rev. Fr. Louis Fowoyo Rev. Fr. Matthew P. Bello Congregation:-Rev. Fr. Patrick Alemayo. CSSP -Rev. Fr. Bernard Olorunfemi, CSSP Female Religious from the Parish: -Rev. Sr. Mercy Olumoroti Name of Outstation and the Catechist: St. Clement’s Catholic Church, Idele-Iyah: Catechist Raphael Obaloko Parish: ST. THOMAS’ CATHOLIC CHURCH, OGIDI-IJUMU
Year of Creation of Parish: 1956
Population of residents in Parish: 12,567 (Estimation) Population of Catholics: 1.890 (estimate) Name of Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Otonoku Phone Number: 08075211933 E-mail:[email protected] Institution in the Parish: St Michael Primary School, Ogidi Names of indigenous priests from the Parish: Very Rev. Fr. Jerome Akinyemi Very Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ogunleye Rev. Fr. Jerome Ogunleye (Oyo Diocese) Rev. Fr. Michael Eniolorunda Rev. Fr. Paul Kolade ‘Tubi Rev. Fr. Augustine Fasiku (Ilorin Diocese) Rev. Fr. Donatus Ogunleye Rev. Fr. John-Femi Ogunleye Rev. Fr. Matthew Maleek (Abuja Archdiocese) Rev. Fr. Martin Akande Rev. Fr. Michael Osunnaiye Female Religious from the Parish: Sr. Christiana Ogunleye EHJ Sr. Ogunleye Rita – Franciscan Sisters Sr. Christiana Fasiku DHS
Sr. Immaculata Obanure – Sisters of St. Louis Outstations and their Catechists: St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ogidi Mr. Joseph Akobe St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ogale None St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Ayere Mr. Augustine Bello Emmanuel Catholic Church, Ileteju None
Parish: ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, ISANLU
Year of Creation: 1964 Population of Parish: 80,592 Population of Catholics: 380 Names of Priests working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Cyril Obanure Rev. Fr. Richard Ayodele -Diocesan Institutions: St. Kizzito’s College, Isanlu, -Oke-Oyi Science Secondary School, Ponyan -Holy Child Nursery/Primary School, Isanlu (SSMA, Ekiti) Name of indigenous priest from the Parish: Congregation: Fr. Francis Ayeni CSSp Outstations and their Catechists: St. Peter Catholic Church, Clare-Ijowa James Fateleh St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Ponyan Mr. Paul Ariyo St. Marks Catholic Church, Takete-Isao Francis Oshadama St. Barnabas Catholic Church, Ejuku Ignatius Akomolafe St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Ife-Olukotun Mr GabrielSt. Martins Catholic Church, Onjembo St. Dominic, Catholic Church, Idofin
Parish: ST. PETER’S THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH, MOPA
Year of Creation June 3, 2006.
Population of Parish: Population of Catholics: 250 Name of Priest working in the Parish: -Rev. Fr. Stephen Salami Institution in the Parish: -St. Peter’s Nursery/Primary School, Mopa Outstations and their Catechists Sacred Heart Church Amuro Sacred Heart Sisters St. Leo’s Catholic Church Aiyedayo: Michael Elega St. Martin’s Catholic Church Oke-agi Mr. Stephen Olu James Holy Trinity Illai Mr. Stephen Olu James St. Peter’s Mopa Mr. Stephen Olu James.
Parish: ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, KOREDE, KABBA
Year of creation: July 5, 2009 Population of Parish: 5,000+ Population of Catholics: 400+ Name of Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Daniel Obibine E-mail:[email protected] Name of indigenous priests from the Parish: Rev. Fr. Augustine Medaiyedu (C.M.F) Female Religious: Rev. Sr. Rosemary Olonikadi EHJ Rev. Sr. Monica Roland SHJ Outstations and their Catechists: St. Theresa, Odo-Ape:
Mr. Martin Agbedor Okebukun/Ayangan Mr. Paul Obada.
Parish: ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, AYETORO-GBEDE
Year of Creation: July 11, 2014 Population of Parish: 302 Population of Catholics: 140 Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Wilfred B. Meseda Congregation: Rev. Fr. Kenneth Ifeanyichukwu Okoli, CSSp.
Female Religious : Rev. Sr. Agnes Iyabo Ayayi Outstations and their Catechists: St. Mary’s, Odokoro -Mr. Joseph Ajayi St. Martins, Illuke -Mr. Joseph Ajayi St. Rita’s, Ike, -Mr. Joseph Ajayi Divine Mercy, Ihale -Mr. Joseph Ajayi St. Jude’s, Ihuhagba -Mr. Joseph Ajayi LOKOJA DEANERY
Parish: ST CLEMENT’S CHAPLAINCY, Adankolo โ Lokoja Year of Creation: June 3, 2006 Population of Chaplaincy: 30,000 Population of Catholics: 710 Names of priests working in the Chaplaincy: Rev. Joseph Icha; Rev.
Fr. Martin Akande Diocesan Institution: St Clement’s Minor Seminary Name of Catechist: Mr. Michael Igweshi
Parish: ST PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, AJAOKUTA PARISH
Year of Creation: 1983 Population of Parish: 3,450 Population of Catholics: 859.
Name of Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Bitrus Yaromaikyau Ph: 058-400333 Institutions of the Parish: St Peter’s Nursery/Primary School, Ajaokuta Name of Catechist: Francis Akogwu Sisters in the Parish: Sr. Rosemary Emeruwa Sr. Cecilia Adinde Sr. Loretmaris Ngwu Parish: ST MATTHEW’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, FELELE, LOKOJA
Year of Creation: June 3, 2006 Population of Parish: Population of Catholics: St Matthew’s, Felele 730 St John’s Crusher 80 St Jude’s, Bassa Village 11 Names of Priests working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Leonard Odomeja Rev. Fr. Sule Daniel Institution in the Parish: Kogi State Polytechnic Outstations and their Catechists: Felele: Mr. David Shigaba Crusher: Mr. Fidelis Jere Bassa Village: Mr. Solomon Nwana Parish: SS MICHAEL, GABRIEL & RAPHAEL PARISH, GADUMO
Year of Creation: June 4, 2008 Population of Parish: 6,500 (Estimation) Population of Catholics 950 Names of Priests working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Richard Ehusani Rev. Fr. Augustine George E-mail:gadumochurch@yahoo,co,uk [email protected] Ph: 0709 882 6599 Name of indigenous priest from the Parish: Rev. Fr. Christian Agbo
Parish: ST PIUS’ X CATHOLIC CHURCH, KOTON-KARFE
Year of Creation: 1956 Population of Parish: 68, 544 Population of Catholics: 1, 980 Name of Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Samuel Oyetoro Institution in the Parish: DMMM Nursery/Primary School, Koton-Karfe Outstations and their Catechist St. Pius X Catholic Church, Koton-Karfe: Mr Anthony G. Ariyo St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Okpareke, St Ann’s Catholic Church, Daja: Mr. Anthony G. Ariyo St Clement’s Catholic Church Agbodo: Mr. Marcus S. Kush St Charles’ Catholic Church, Ohono: Mr. Jacob Musa CKC Gegu Beki Mr. Paul Anyian St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tunga, Mr. Cyprian Gonzung St Kizito’s Catholic Church, Shana Solomon Abba St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Adinjere: Patrick I. Gata St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Akpayan Ezekiel Moses St Peter’s Catholic Church, Ibehu, Catechist Philip Lissan St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Ozi , Markus Ishaku St. Raphael Catholic Church, Dugbeji Philip Lissan St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Akpon Yakubu Zacchari Parish: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC
CATHEDRAL, LOKOJA
Year of Creation: 1884Population of Catholics: 1935 Names of Priests working in the Parish: Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Akande Rev. Fr. Fidelis Akande (resident) Rev. Fr. Clement Wesaku Ph: 058-220194 Diocesan Institutions in the Parish: St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Lokoja St Anthony’s Nursery/Primary School, Lokoja St. Mary’s Primary School, Lokoja Bishop Delisle’s College, Lokoja Names of indigenous priests from the Parish: Rev. Fr. Lawrence Balogun Rev. Fr. Casmir Okonkwo Female Religious: Sr. Angela Balogun SSH Parish: ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH,
LOKONGOMA, LOKOJA
Year of Creation: June 4, 2004 Population of Parish: 3500 Population of Catholics: 520 Name of priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Thony Bancy Joseph E-mail:[email protected] Outstation and Catechist: St Francis Catholic Church Peter Echiye
Chaplaincy: GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY,
Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja Year of Creation: February 1, 2010 Current population of Catholics Students: 500 Others: 70 Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Cyril Ayobode Fanaiye E-mail:[email protected]
Parish: ST MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, ZARIAGI, KABBA-
JUNCTION
Year of Creation: July 1, 2014 Population of Parish 500 Pioneer Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Dare Ogunleye Outstation: All Saints Army Signal Catholic Church.
Worshipping Communities: Igala Tiv Community Apamru Gbagi Community Parish: ST PAUL THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH, ROBOMI
Year of Creation: July 5, 2009 Names of Priests working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Peter Daudu Rev. Fr. Christian Agbo Institution in the Parish.
St. Paul’s Nursery School, Rebomi.
Outstations and their Catechists St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Robomi, Mr. Amos Yakwo Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Ahoko Mr. Pius Gomina St Theresa’s Catholic Church Ajegna St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Tanahu: Mr. Pius Gomina St. Michael the /Archangel Catholic Church, Orehi, Mr. Vincent Abba St Andrew’s Catholic Church, Girinya Mr. Friday Udah St Lawrence Catholic Church, Idu, Mr. John Wodi All Saints Catholic Church, Souka Mr. Vincent Abba St Peter’s Catholic Church, Tuturu Mr. Joseph Madaki St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Gbogboro Mr. Christopher Edward St Matthew’s Catholic Church, Tawari Mr. Abel GanaHoly Family Catholic Church, Gidi Mr. Peter Ponyi Our Lady of the Rosary Mass Centre, Chikara Mr. John Wodi Divine Mercy Mass Centre, Chakaruku Mr. Patrick Gajere St Barnabas Mass Centre, Sabo Mr. Matthew Kaura Chaplaincy: REGINA CAELI CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY,
Federal University, Lokoja Year of conception: 2012 Name of Priest working in the Chaplaincy: Rev. Fr. Paul Kolade Olutetubi Parish: ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, OBAJANA
Year of Creation: July 11, 2014 Population of Parish: 31,698 Population of Catholics: 1,932 Name of Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Leo Michael Names of Catechists: Mr. Francis Shember Mr. Udeji Cletus Mr. Idididi Christian Parish: ST MARTIN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH,
Geregu Camp, Ajaokuta, Kogi State Year of Creation: July 1, 2012 Population of Parish: 900 Name of Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Jude Olowonihi Outstations: St Martins Catholic Church, Geregu Camp St John’s Catholic Church, Geregu Village St. Paul’s Catholic Church, African Camp All Saints Catholic Church, Ajaokuta
Village St Joseph Catholic Church, Wimpey St Monica’s Catholic Church, Niger Bridge St Lawrence Catholic Church, Apimira.
Names of Catechists: Mr. JJ Salami Mr. Michael Onfua Mr. Pius Akeredolu Mr. Jude Odigie Mr. Moses Shuibu Parish: ST. THERESAโ CATHOLIC CHURCH, GANAJA
Year of Creation: July 11, 2014 Population of Parish: Men: 208 Women: 306 Youths: 345 Children: 300 Infants: 45 Communicants: 250 Name of Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. John Femi Ogunleye Catechist: Mr. Celestine Offor Outstations: St Rita Jimgbe St Patrick’s Eliate Quasi Parish: HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, MARIAN HILL
Workers Village, Zone 8, Lokoja Year of Creation: December 8, 2011 Population of Quasi Parish: 30, 264 Population of Catholics: 863 Name of priest working in the Quasi parish: Rev. Fr. Simeon A. Avajara E-mail: [email protected] m Names of Catechists of the Quasi Parish Mr. Michael Olrunmaiye Catechist Veronica A. AliyuParish: ST MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, FFN Area, Ajaokuta Year of Creation: December 8, 2011 Outstations: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, JDP Housing Estate St Christopher Catholic Church, PYN Housing Estate OKENE DEANERY
Parish: ST PIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, SHEMKPEKERE
Year of Creation: December 8, 2011 Population of Parish: 5,500 (Estimation) Population of Catholics: 900 Names of Catechists and the Outstations: 1. Mr. Godfrey Onah St Mary’s Catholic Church, FFN 2. Mr. Peter Amodu Sacred Heart Catholic Church, JDP
3. Mr. Vincent Obanje – St Christopher Catholic Church, PYN
4. Mr. Daninya – St Pius Catholic Church, Shemkpekere Parish โ ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, ENYINARE, OKENE
Year of Creation: June 29, 1992 Population of Parish: C 350,000 Population of Catholics: C 1,700 Name of Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Pius Anaye Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Paulinus Ogor Names of indigenous priests from the Parish: Very Rev. Joseph Oyiyo Ohieku (Late) Rev. Fr. Dominic Adeiza Rev. Fr. Daniel Obibine
Male Religious: Rev. Fr. Richard Eneji (Holy Ghost Father) Female Religious: Sr. Anne Obosi HHCJ
Outstations: St Michael Catholic Church, Eganyi St Anthony Catholic Church, Adogo Chaplaincy: ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY
Fce, Okene, Kogi State Established: 1974 Population of Chaplaincy: 369 Students: 267 Others: 102 Name of Priest working in the Chaplaincy: Rev. Fr. Lawrence Ekun Parish: ST PHILIP’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, ITAKPE
Year of Creation: 1980 Erected a Parish: June 4,2006 Name of Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Christopher Onotu Parish: ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, MAGONGO
Year of Creation: 1913 Erected a Parish: 2006 Population of Catholics: 1000+ Name of priest working in the Parish: Very Rev. Fr. Francis Jude Ododo Institution in the Parish: St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Magongo Names of Priests from the Parish: Rev. Fr. Lawrence ‘Segun Ekun Rev. Fr. Peter Daudu Rev. Fr. Godwin Olugbami (Ilorin Diocese) Rev. Fr. John Jimoh (Abuja Archdiocese) Rev. Fr. Francis Alao (Ilorin Diocese) Rev. Fr. Christopher Daudu (Late) Female Religious: Sr. Victoria Orifunmishe Sr. Martina Daudu Parish: ST ANDREW’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, OGORI
Year of Creation: 2006 Population of Catholics: 500 Name of Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Michael Aliu Parish Institution: School for the Handicapped Names of indigenous priests from the Parish: Late Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Sunday Ajomo Rev. Fr. Anthony Akande Rev. Fr. Nicholas Adebija Rev. Fr. Ezekiel Awolumate Rev. Fr. Fidelis Akande Female Religious: Sr. Monica Aturu EHJ Late Sr. Abijogun EHJ Sr. Lilian Atoluse EHJ Parish: CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH, OKENE
Year of Creation: 1917 Population of Parish: 10,650 Population of Catholics: 3,650 Names of Priests working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Ezekiel Awolumate Rev. Fr. Peter Ariko Institutions in the Parish: St. John Bosco Comprehensive Secondary School, Okene Christ the King Nursery/Primary School, Okene Names of indigenous priests from the Parish: Late Bishop Alexius Makozi Late J.J. Onotu Rev. Fr. Barnabas S. Ankoh Rev. Fr. George Ehusani
Rev. Francis J. Ododo Rev. Fr. Mark Ajiga Rev. Fr. Peter Adinoyi Rev. Fr. Peter Ariko Rev. Fr. Gabriel Ajobogun Rev. Fr. Salami Stephen Female Religious: Sr. Dr. Martha Okaraga HHCJ SR. Ann. O. Otonoku Sr. Theresa Ohiani SHJ Outstations and their Catechists: St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Okene: Mr. Eba J.G Onumanyi St. Ambrose’s Catholic Church, Uporogo: Mr. Tom Ohikere S. Francis Catholic Church, Eika.
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
CATHOLIC CHURCH, OBANGEDE
Year of Creation: 1991 Population of Parish; 16,000 Population of Catholics: 700 Name of Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Henry Ojapah Parish Institution: St John Bosco’s Catholic Nursery/Primary School, Okaito Name of indigenous priest from the parish: Rev. Fr. Michael Aliu Outstation and the Catechist: St. John Bosco’s Catholic Church, Okaito: Mrs. Veronica Otohinoyi Mass Centre: Kogi State School of Nursing
Parish: ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH,
OKENGWE
Year of Creation: 1991 Population of Parish: 235, 763 Population of Catholics: 1,842 Name of Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Joseph TolorunsagbaInstitutions in the Parish: St. Michael Nursery/Primary School, Okengwe LGEA Catholic School, Osama Names of indigenous Priests from the Parish: Rev. Fr. Stephen Audu Rev. Fr. Ozi Bello RIP Rev. Fr. Christopher onotu Rev. Fr. Mark O. Ajiga Rev. Fr. Victor Jemilaiye Female Religious: Sr. Margaret Yusuf – St. Louis Sisters Sr. Mary Ahutu – Sisters of the Holy Spirit Parish: ST LEO’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, OSISI
Year of Creation: 1968 Population of Parish: 202,200 Population of Catholics: 1,250 Name of priest working in the Parish; Rev. Fr. Matthew Bello Diocesan Institute in the parish: Ododo Weaving Centre, Osisi Names of indigenous priests from the parish: Rev. Fr. George Ohuei (late) Rev. Fr. Pius Anaye Rev Fr. Simeon Avajara Rev. FR/ Stephen Abaukaka Rev. Fr. Andrew Out Rev. Fr. Anthony Bnacy Joseph Rev. Fr. Philip Otori Rev. Fr. Henry Ojapah Rev. Fr. Francis Otori Female Religious : Sr. Mary Ahutu DHS Sr. Grace Abaukaka Sisters of St Louis Outstation and Catechist: St Paul’s, Enyidudu: Mr. Emmanuel Oba
Parish: ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, NAGAZI-UVETE
Started: May 7, 1986 Created A Parish: July 5, 2009 Names of Priests working in the Parish: Very Rev. Fr. Lawrence Balogun Names of indigenous priests from the parish: Rev. Fr. Henry Ojapah Rev. Fr. Adams Mario Mataga (Kontagora Diocese) Rev. Fr. Augustine George Parish: ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, CATHOLIC CHURCH,
OBOROKE – IHIMA
Year of Creation: 2011 Population of Parish: 125,223 Population of Catholics: 250 Name of Priest working in the Parish: Rev. Fr. Isaiah Abdul Name of indigenous priest from the parish: Rev. Fr. Victor Jemilaiye
