Spiritans (Holy Ghost Fathers) Inspired many of us to become Priests.’ -Most Rev Wilfred ANAGBE, CMF
By
Kuha INDYER CSSp
The Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese, Most Rev Wilfred ANAGBE, CMF, has revealed that the Holy Ghost Fathers, also known as Spiritans, had inspired many of them to become catholic priests. The Bishop made the revelation during a Mass he officiated to open the 3rd Provincial Chapter of the Spiritans of the Nigeria North Province of the Holy Ghost Fathers with the Theme: Retracing our Spiritan Roots and Faithfulness to Our Identity.The opening Mass was said at the St. Pope John Paul II Chapel on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
Bishop Anagbe said the history of twelve dioceses in the Central Nigeria and North- East regions of the country cannot be told without the mention of the Holy Ghost Fathers. He advised the Chapter Capitulants (delegates) to pray and evaluate their ministry strategies in such a way that they would keep on to the tradition of their forefathers. He called for the spirit of collaborative ministry which would help them to achieve a lot for the good of the church by the power of the Holy Spirit. He said the Holy Spirit which led one of their founders, Francis Poullart des Places, to start the congregation even when he was just a lay person, of just 24 years, would continue to lead them to do great things for the good of humanity if they believe and trust in God. Bishop Anagbe exhorted the capitulants not to let the spirit of the congregation, which has existed for over three centuries, die during their time.
The Chief Shepherd of the Diocese was full of praises for a classmate of his Fr Jude Nnorom, CSSp, 2nd assistant to the Superior General.
The Mass was attended by some religious in the Diocese, Christian Mothers and the Choir of the Holy Spirit Chaplaincy at the Spiritan Provincialate, Makurdi