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History of Parish In 1926, Odolu became a Mass centre. Prominent members of the Church included Late Chief Obalahakun and Late Pa Oparawoja. In 1930, there was a general persecution of religious beliefs which hampered the growth of the Church. The worship centre was reopened in 1940 with Late Timothy Olufere as the Catechist, but […]

History of Parish Unlike most parishes of today, Christ the King Catholic Church Okene went through stages of development until the Church which now constitutes CKC Parish came into being. History has it that, Rev. Fr. Zappa an SMA Priest from Asaba who visited Okene in 1915 was unable to accomplish his mission to establish […]

History of Parish The Parish started as an outstation under the Church of Arch Angels Catholic Church Gadumo during the pastoral leadership of Rev. Fr. Ambrose Olowo. With an intial population of five families, about (12) persons, Rev. Fr. Ambrose Olowo celebrated the first Mass in Ganaja on July 7, 2006. Due to the opening […]

History of Parish The Catholic worshipping community was established in Ogidi in the year 1920. The first Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Berengario Cerminati CSSP. In the same year, the Church came into being through the efforts of the few Catholics who were tired of going to Ekiti for Sunday Mass who then appealed […]

History of Parish In 1884, a new mission was opened at Lokoja, with three Frs. living in Lokoja, the Superior then was Fr. Porrier. In 1885 and 1886 two of the priests died, though the mission of Lokoja could not be abandoned for it was in the heart of the country. Earlier on, the Anglican […]

History of Parish St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Isanlu, was created as a parish in 1964, having been carved out of Sacred Heart Catholic Kabba. By its creation, all stations in Yagba area that used to be under Kabba fell within the geographical land mass of Isanlu Parish. When the Parish was created in 1964, the […]

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History of Parish St. Peter is one of the earliest port of call for Catholic and protestant missionaries in Yagba land. Catholic missionary priests established the church in Mopa in 1922. The nascent mission was blessed with the erection of the first mission House, which is still a house of historical excursion. However, the church […]

History of Parish The parish is made up of two stations namely: St Francis Catholic Church and Holy Family Catholic Church, Workers village. The Holy Family Church was formerly an outstation under the St. Clement’s Chaplaincy. The station is made up of civil servants many of who were residing in the Army Barracks when the […]

History of Parish St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Korede Kabba was an outstation under Sacred Heart Parish Kabba until Sunday 5thof July, 2009 when it was created a Quasi Parish by Most Revd. Dr. Martin D.A Olorunmolu the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Lokoja. Rev. Fr. Stephen Abaukakar, who was then the Director of […]

History of Parish Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, Magongo which was built by the Irish Missionaries in 1915 was created and named a parish on the 3rd of June 2006 by Bishop Martin Olorunmolu. The newly created parish came into effect on the 1st of July, 2006 with Rev. Fr. Lawrence ‘Segun Ekun as the first […]

History of Parish The Church pitched its tents in Ayetoro-Gbede in the wake of the year 1948. The congregation was started by some few families who were strict Catholic adherents in the community in search of greener pastures as traders, artisans as their early efforts and interactions culminated into gathering for prayers. The families include: […]

History of Parish What we now have as St. Philip’s Catholic Church Itakpe has a long history of existence. However, Our Lady of Victory Osara is the oldest outstation of the Parish, having been under Osisi Parish for many years until recently, when it became an outstation of St. Philip Itakpe. Osara is a village […]

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 […]

History of Parish The Good shepherd chaplaincy was founded in 1993 as a result of the movement of the Kogi State Polytechnic from its temporary site at the Government Science Secondary School, Lokoja to its permanent location at Felele. Some Catholic staff members and students came together and decided to worship in one of the […]