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Saint Joseph Major Seminary joyfully celebrated the Solemnity of Saint Joseph with a Eucharistic celebration presided over by the Catholic Bishop of Ikot Ekpene, Most. Rev. Dr. Camillus Umoh. The liturgy gathered formators, seminarians, clergy, and the lay faithful in a spirit of reverence and thanksgiving. In his homily, Bishop Umoh began by warmly greeting […]
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The opening ceremony of the Golden Jubilee celebration of Saint Joseph Major Seminary Ikot Ekpene was marked with great joy and solemnity. The celebration began with a Holy Mass presided over by the Chief Celebrant, Most Rev. Dr. John Ebebe Ayah, the Catholic Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Uyo. In his homily, the bishop reflected
The Catholic Bishop of Ikot Ekpene paid a pastoral visit to Saint Joseph Major Seminary for the official opening of the newly renovated Fathers’ Refectory. The event marked a significant milestone in the ongoing development and improvement of facilities within the seminary by the Rector, Rev. Fr. Patrick Abem and his team of formators. The
THE BLESSING OF THE REMODELLED FATHER’S MESS BY MOST REV. CAMILLUS UMOH. Read More »
Dear brothers and sisters, In the responsorial Psalm, we have sung, “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord” (cf. Ps 122). Today’s liturgy invites us, therefore, to walk together in praise and joy towards the encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, gentle and humble Sovereign, the One who is
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INAUGURAL MASS/ACADEMIC AWARD CEREMONY BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MOST. REVD. HYACINTH OROKO EGBEBO, THE CATHOLIC BISHOP OF BOMADI Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, priests, formators, and beloved seminarians, Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ! As we gather today to inaugurate this new academic and formative year of 2025, let us pause
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The Joy in the hearts of the Freshers and the triumphant return of the older Seminarians from Apostolic work Experience. The badge that greets each new seminarian is more than a simple identifier; it is a compact visual theology that summons the wearer to the life of discipleship, community, and humble service. At its heart
THE SEMINARY REOPENS FOR THE 2025/2026 FORMATIVE/ACADEMIC YEAR. Read More »
HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT: WORKING TOGETHER FOR A JUST NATION A Communiqué issued at the end of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) held at the Diocesan Retreat and Youth Development Centre, Nto Ekpu Ikot, Nko, Obot Akara L.G.A., Ikot Ekpene Diocese, Akwa Ibom State, 11-19 September 2025. 1.
THE RESOLUTIONS OF THE CBCN 2ND PLENARY, 2025. Read More »
THE THANKSGIVING MASS OF THE GRADUATING STUDENTS OF THEOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY The theology of the Trinity explores the nature of the one God as a communion of three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This doctrine affirms that God is one in essence, substance, or nature, yet exists eternally in three persons. These persons
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The Natural Home was glad to have her 2022 Alumni Set of 2022 DAY 1: GAMES The Village Priest The Games of Basketball 🏀 PICTORIAL EXCERPT OF DAY 2: THE CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY MASS AND PRESENTATION OF GIFTS BY THE 2022 ALUMNI SET THE WORD OF GOD AND THE HOMILY THE EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION PRESENTATION
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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IS KEY As Romans 10:14 reminds us, ‘How can they call on him if they have not believed in him? And how can they believe in him if they have not heard of him? And how can they hear without someone preaching?’ Let’s harness the power of clear communication to connect, inspire, and
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