THE PREPARATION, THE PROCESS, THE OATH, THE CONCLAVE AND ITS CONCLUSION. ‘Habemus papam’Peter’s Square below, the attendant cardinals first emerge onto the side balconies of the St. Peter’s Basilica facade. The senior cardinal deacon then appears on the central balcony and declares in Latin: “Nuntio vobis gaudium magnum: Habemus papam” – “I announce to you […]
HABEMUS PAPAM, WE HAVE A NEW POPE. Read More »
Our beloved Pope Francis has departed to meet the Heavenly Father on Easter monday. Pope Francis’ last public act was a blessing of the entire world on Easter Sunday, delivered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica — the same place where he was introduced as pope 12 years ago. Pope Francis passed away at
SEDE VACANTE (The Seat is empty). POPE FRANCIS GOES TO THE HEAVENLY HOME. Read More »
THE HOLY VIGIL MASS WAS CELEBRATED BY REV. FR. DR. KENNETH ODIBU TOGETHER WITH FORMATORS CONCELEBRATION. The Holy Night begun with the Blessing of the Fire, Paschal Candle 🕯 and the Proclamation of Christ as the LIGHT OF THE WORLD. THE DEACON REV. MARK INEDI PROCESSES WITH THE PASCHAL CANDLE 🕯 THEN BEGINS THE EASTER
PICTORIAL EXCERPT OF THE EASTER VIGIL, 2025. Read More »
THE FIRST PART OF TODAYS LITURGY: THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS The Stations of the Cross is a devotional practice rooted in Catholic tradition. It meditates on Jesus’ journey to the Cross across 14 (or 15) stations/moments, from condemnation to burial and culmunating in His resurrection. It invites Christians to walk with Christ, reflect on
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HOMILY BY THE CHIEF CELEBRANT, THE RECTOR MAGNIFICUS VERY. REV. FR. DR. PATRICK ABEM. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, this evening begins the Sacred Triduum, the most solemn days of the Church Year. In these days we accompany our lord Jesus spiritually and ceremonially in his final hours of agony beginning now with the
THE MASS OF THE LAST SUPPER/WASHING OF THE FEET. Read More »
Mass was precided by one of Our Spiritual directoe Rev. Fr. Dr. Uzochukwu Njoku Jude. Palm Sunday or as it’s now called, Passion Sunday, is the beginning of Holy Week, when we remember and celebrate the Triumphal ENTRY OF JESUS INTO JERUSALEM until we celebrate HIS RESURRECTION the following Sunday, EASTER SUNDAY. At the Mass,
PALM (PASSION) SUNDAY CELEBRATION. Read More »
CHAMPIONS RISE! We wrapped up Sports Fiesta 2025 with the best men and the best teams! Congratulations to all winners and participants on an unforgettable tournament! The Football Match was between Saint MARKS HOUSE VS Fr. IHEJIOFOR HOUSE with Saint MARKS HOUSE becoming victorious via Penalty kick. AWARDS SESSION WITH THE RECTOR VERY. REV. FR.
THE END OF THE SPORTS FIRSTAL 2024/2025. Read More »
The Solemnity of Saint Joseph Major Seminary celebrates the Solemnity of Saint Joseph which is her Seminary Patron Saint FEAST DAY and by extention her Seminary Alumni Day celebration. The Celebration on the 19th of March Started with the Solemn Celebration of the Holy Mass precided by the Most. Rev. Dr. Carmilus Umoh, the Bishop
Pictorial Excerpt of the Solemnity of St Joseph/Alumni Day Celebration. Read More »
PICTORIAL EXCERPTS Afte the Opening speech, the Games proper was opened by the Rector Very. Rev. Fr. Patrick Abem. The House Match Pass. THE OPENING FOOTBALL MATCH BETWEEN: IHEJIOFOR MEMORIAL HOUSE VS ST. MARK
THE 2025 SAINT JOSEPH MAJOR SEMINARY SPORT FIESTA OPENING CEREMONY. Read More »
ASH WEDNESDAY ASH WEDNESDAY is the first day of the season of Lent. On this Ash Wednesday, we begin a journey across 40 days towards Holy Week. where Christ would die for mankind. It is a day of Fasting and Abstinence for us; it is a day that all Catholics are required to abstain and
ASH WEDNESDAY THE BEGINNING OF THE LENTEN SEASON. Read More »
