PERPETUAL PROFESSION 2024
To the glory of God, on the 13th day of December 2024, thirteen brothers of ours (Deacons-Elect) made their Solemn Perpetual Profession by taking the Evangelical Vows of Obedience, Poverty and Chastity.
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SMMM DIACONATE ORDINATION, 2024
On the 14th day of December, the Mercy brothers gathered at Mater Dei Cathedral Umuahia for the Diaconate Ordination of 13 brothers. His Lordship, Most Rev. Michael Kalu Ukpong of the Umuahia Diocese, was the ordaining prelate.
SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION – CANADIAN REGION
The Canadian Region of the Sons of Mary, Mother of Mercy (SMMM) rejoiced in their Silver Jubilee, marking 25 years of presence in Canada. The celebration commenced with a Holy Mass, presided over by Superior General, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Christian Okwuru, SMMM.
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF MARY MOTHER OF MERCY CONGREGATIONS VISIT INMATES OF MEDIUM SECURITY CUSTODIAL CENTRE, UMUAHIA
In anticipation of the joy of the risen Lord, the Congregations of Sons and Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy through her agency Justice and Peace Initiative of Religious in Nigeria (JPIRN) led by her Directors: Rev. Fr. PiusRalph Effiong, SMMM and Rev. Sr. (Barr.) Patricia Chikezie, DMMM in company of some of the volunteers of the agency paid a Pre-Easter charity visit to the inmates of Medium Security Custodial Centre, Umuahia on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL OSUSU
The occasion began with the celebration of the Mass with the Superior General, Very Rev. Fr. Christian Okwuru, SMMM as the presiding celebrant with other concelebrants.
The homilist, Fr. Gerald Obi, SMMM reflecting on the first reading admonished the students to imitate the virtue of forgiveness exhibited by the martyr Stephen as well as shun bearing of false witness.
THE 24TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF BISHOP ANTHONY GOGO NWEDO, C.S.Sp
Tuesday the 13th day of February 2024 witnessed the celebration of the above occasion which began with the Holy Mass. The Mass was presided by His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Michael Ukpong, Catholic Bishop of Umuahia Diocese and flanked by the Superior General, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Christian Okwuru, SMMM and Fr. Dr. Aloysius Nwabekee and concelebrated by a host of priests.
THE GOLDEN AND SILVER ANNIVERSARIES
It was indeed an auspicious day for the entire members of the Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy Congregation as three of her members , Rev Frs. Paschal Nwoko, SMMM, Cyprian Ihedoro, SMMM and Uche Godwin Iheke, SMMM celebrated their Jubilee on the 11th day of January 2024.