Tag: Priestly Ordination
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A Decade as a Catholic Priest: Non Nobis Domine
At least since the nineteenth century, there has been an upsurge of a literary genre known as autobiographical writings (autobiographies) with some taking the form of memoirs, an attempt to relive some moments from the author’s memory as regards his childhood, growing up, professional inspirations, aspirations, gains, struggles even including regrets. So many people are…
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Bishop Camillus Umoh inaugurates The Year of Prayer in Ikot Ekpene Diocese 6th July 2024
Bishop Camillus Umoh inaugurates The Year of Prayer in Ikot Ekpene Diocese 6th July 2024 In an official statement issued by the Local Ordinary, to the clergy, religious and laity of the diocese dated July 1, 2024 the Diocesan Prelate convokes the entire Catholic Faithful to join the Universal Church in the Year of Prayer…
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Hurray: It’s my sixth anniversary and I am eternally grateful
Hi friends, I am Valentine Umoh, by the special grace of God, a Priest of Ikot Ekpene, currently on studies in the Universidad de Navarra while collaborating pastorally in the diocese of Jaén. Today, the 29th of November is a special day for me and my classmates. It is the anniversary of our Priestly Ordination.…
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“Priests never live for themselves” – Priestly ordination homily of the Bishop of Jaén
As the Lord’s trustees, priests never live for themselves, nor do they make any distance from the needs of the people … When it is difficult for you to carry on your shoulders the people entrusted to you by the Lord, do not complain so much about what you do or what frustrates you; only…
Fr. Valentine Umoh 