By tunji adedeji
when Rev Fr Stanislaus Chigozie Ekwujuru (CMF) was ordained Priest of congregation of missionaries of Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Ordination was performed by His Lordship, Most Rev Dr Augustine Ukwoma (Bishop of Orlu Diocese) at St Anthony Mary Claret Chapel, Claretian Provinciatate Area.
Ekwujuru conducted his first Holy Mass/ thanksgiving service at St Lazarus Federal prison Chaplaincy, Owerri.
In his sermon, Rev Fr Prof Marcel Onyeocha described Rev Fr Ekwujuru as a gentle giant who has carved a niche for himself in God’s vineyard. He extolled the parents of the newly ordained priest for allowing their son to serve God.
Chairman of the ordination Committee, Mr Nnolem Okechukwu Felix, expressed delight over the successful ordination. Among dignitaries witnessed the event include representatives of St Ann’s Catholic Church, Nairobi, Kanya, Kibiko B’ Ngons, representative of St Joseph Catholic Church, Catholic Parish Kerwa, Kenya, Repress.
Representative, of St. Joseph Catholic church, Catholic parish Kerwa Kenya , representative of St Patrick’s Cathedral Morogoro, Tanzania, members of St Lazarus Federal Prison Chaplaincy Owerri and the people of Awo Mbieri in Mbaitoli LGA of Imo State witness the ordination
