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 »
WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE EVER PRO-LIFE RECTOR MAGNIFICUS, REV. FR. DR. PATRICK IDOKO ABEM. AN ADDRESS OF WELCOME PRESENTED BY THE RECTOR, REV. FR. DR. PATRICK ABEM ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2024/2025 PRO-LIFE WEEKEND, HELD IN ST. JOSEPH MAJOR SEMINARY IKOT EKPENE, THIS DAY MAY 10, 2025.The Vice Rector, Very Rev. Fr. Felix Loveday
PRO-LIFE WEEKEND AND PAPER PRESENTATION BY RENOWNED SCHOLARS. Read More »
THE PRO-LIFE MODERATOR REV. FR. EKEMINI IYANG AUGUSTINE AND THE PRO-LIFERS EVANGELIZING FOR THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE. THE PEOPLE OF IKOT EKPENE JOINS THE SJMS PRO-LIFERS IN PROPAGATING THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE AND LOUDLY PREACHING FOR PEACE IN OUR SOCIETY AND TO PUT A STOP TO THE KILLING OF NIGERIANS CHRIS IS OUR LIFE.
PICTORIAL EXCERPT OF THE PRO-LIFE WEEKEND. (PRO-LIFE EVANGELISM MATCH. Read More »
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 »
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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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 »
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 »
PHOTO EXCERPTS FROM THE OPENING MASS/PARADE/ART EXHIBITION AT THE ANMSFAC @Uhiele, 2025 The Event Started with the Celebration of the Holy Mass Precided by Catholic Bishop of Auchi Most. Rev. Dr. Gabriel Dunia. PARADE OF THE ANMSFAC CONTINGENTS FROM SJMS SJMS Drama Contingents getting ready for the Stage. We have come, we have seen, and
