ORIGIN

Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy Congregation at a Glance

The Congregation of Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy (SMMM) is an indigenous Religious Congregation founded in Nigeria by Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Gogo Nwedo, C.S.Sp., of blessed memory on the 25th of October, 1970. It is a Missionary Congregation of priests and brothers; and the first indigenous Religious Congregation for men founded in Africa, by a West African residential Bishop, for a worldwide mission.

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APOSTOLATE

The Priest members of the Congregation teach in schools and ministering parishes, while members who are Reverend Brothers make sacred vestments, teach in schools, teach doctrines in parishes and care for the sick and needy.

CHARISM

The Congregation enjoys the Charism of bearing witness to the Mercy of God, following the footsteps of Christ the Merciful Saviour and Mary our Mother of Mercy. This Mercy is expressed in Compassion, Forgiveness and Kindness; as exemplified by our Divine Master Jesus Christ in the following scriptural references: Mt.9:4; Mtt. 18:21-22; Luke 1:39,56; John 2:3

GROWTH

Since its inception in 1970, the Congregation, like the biblical mustard seed, has been growing steadily from strength to strength. At the moment, we have a total of 304 Professed Members, 221 Priests, 77 Major Seminarians preparing for the Sacred Priesthood. In addition, we have 18 Novices, 18 Postulants and many aspirants.

MISSION AREAS

Many of our members are working in Nigeria and other African Countries namely: Cameroun, Burkina Faso and Ghana. Some are working outside Africa as missionaries in the following countries: Germany, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Luxemburg, England, Northern Ireland, Canada, United States of America and The Philippines.

SPIRIT

The spirit of the Congregation is that of Charity, Humility, Prayer, Penance and Abandonment to the will of God.

ORIGIN

The Priest members of the Congregation teach in schools and ministering parishes, while members who are Reverend Brothers make sacred vestments, teach in schools, teach doctrines in parishes and care for the sick and needy.

CHARISM

The Congregation enjoys the Charism of bearing witness to the Mercy of God, following the footsteps of Christ the Merciful Saviour and Mary our Mother of Mercy. This Mercy is expressed in Compassion, Forgiveness and Kindness; as exemplified by our Divine Master Jesus Christ in the following scriptural references: Mt.9:4; Mtt. 18:21-22; Luke 1:39,56; John 2:3

SPIRIT

The spirit of the Congregation is that of Charity, Humility, Prayer, Penance and Abandonment to the will of God.

GROWTH

Since its inception in 1970, the Congregation, like the biblical mustard seed, has been growing steadily from strength to strength. At the moment, we have a total of 304 Professed Members, 221 Priests, 77 Major Seminarians preparing for the Sacred Priesthood. In addition, we have 18 Novices, 18 Postulants and many aspirants.

MISSION AREAS

Many of our members are working in Nigeria and other African Countries namely: Cameroun, Burkina Faso and Ghana. Some are working outside Africa as missionaries in the following countries: Germany, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Luxemburg, England, Northern Ireland, Canada, United States of America and The Philippines.

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QUALIFICATIONS BEFORE ADMISSION FOR PRIESTHOOD

MORAL QUALIFICATION

An unmarried baptized young man of commendable character, who is medically, physically, spiritually and psychologically fit. One who is eager to see and attend to Christ in the poor and less privileged in the society.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

O/Level: Minimum of 5 credits in WASC/GCE/SSCE including English, Mathematics and C.R.K at a sitting, not more than 23 years.
A/Level: At least a good grade in NCE/OND/HND/B.A./B.SC etc., not more than 27 years.

FOR BROTHERHOOD

Moral qualification: The same as mentioned above for priesthood.
Academic qualification: At least Junior School Certificate or more, with an outstanding profession in any vocational trade.

Our Council

The Present General Council

Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Christian Okwuru, SMMM

Superior General

Very. Rev. Fr. Francis Opara,
SMMM

Vicar General

Rev. Fr. Leonard Jioke,
SMMM

Councillor

Rev. Fr. Dr. Basil Okonkwo,
SMMM

Councillor

Rev. Fr. Valentine Ezeagu,
SMMM

Councillor

Signed: Rev. Fr. John Ogbuehi,
SMMM

Secretary General

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Our Institutions

  • Mercy Seminary, Bende (formerly Mercy Junior Scholasticate), in Umuahia Diocese.
  • Bishop Anthony Nwedo Memorial Boys High School, Ossah (formerly LorettoBoys), in Umuahia Diocese.
  • Lucy Memorial Secondary School, Amiri in Aba Diocese.
  • Holy Family Secondary School, Osusu Isiala-Ngwa, in Aba Diocese.
  • Loretto Boys High School, Osusu Umuelendu, in Aba Diocese.
  • Holy Family Secondary School, Mgbokoji Aba Diocese.
  • Sons of Mary Students’ Community (Theologate), Ulakwo, in Owerri Archdiocese.
  • Holy Family Secondary School, Umundugba in Orlu Diocese.
  • Holy Family Secondary School, Aguneze Mbaise, in Ahiara Diocese.
  • Mother Paul Offiah Memorial Secondary School, Azia, in Nnewi Diocese.
  • Bishop Nwedo Memorial Group of Schools, Ikorodu, Lagos, in Lagos Archdiocese (School in building)

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