ST. MATTHEW APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH – IHIMA

History of Parish

St. Matthew Catholic Church was established or came into existence around 1934. It was established by Canadian priest. It was first out station of Okene Catholic church (CKC). Some of the pioneer members of the church who are now late are: Pa, Emmanuel Adavi; Pa, Adebayo Ochu; Pa, Pius Ajibogun; Pa. Alabi Oga; Pa. Sylvester Odele (then Catechist). These mentioned people drew a host of others to the church.

Previous Priests

Rev. Fr. Casimir Okonkwo

Rev. Fr. Samuel Oyetero

Rev. Fr. Nicolas Adebija

Other Priest

Rev. Fr. Victor Jemilaiye

Societies & Organization

Society	Leader
St. Joseph society	Mr. Joseph E. Ajibogun
St. Jude Society	Mr. B. Benjamin
St. Theresa society	Mrs. Benjamin Agnes
Holy Family	Mr. Benjamin Yusuf
St. Mary Society	Mrs. Victoria Balogun
Sacred Heart of Jesus	Mr. Joseph E. Ajibogun
Catholic Charismatic of Renewal	Mr. John S. Ajibogun
World Apostolate of Fatima (W.A.F)	Mrs. Regina Barnabas
Block Rosary Crusade	Master Joseph Ibitoye
Holy Childhood	Mrs. Matthew Alice
St. Anthony of Padua	Mrs. E.B Ajibogun
St. Jude society prayer group	Mr. Bello Wahab Benjamin
Legion of Mary	Master Samuel Salawu
Divine Mercy Devotee
C.M.O	Mr. Peter Balogun
C.W.O	Mrs. Agnes Bello
C.Y.O.N	Mr. James Ibrahim

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