SOKOTO DIOCESE HOSTS RESILIENCE PROGRAMME FOR CLERGY, RELIGIOUS AND PASTORAL WORKERS.
Healing the heart of the minister
The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, in collaboration with the Provincial Secretariat of church and society and with the support of MISSIO, is hosting a Resilience Programme aimed at strengthening, supporting and promoting the emotional and psychological wellbeing of ministers and pastoral workers. Themed; HEALING THE HEART OF THE MINISTER.
The programme, which is taking place at the Bakhita Pastoral Centre, Sokoto, from 5 to 17 October 2026, brings together priests, religious, catechists and lay faithful from the Dioceses of Sokoto, Kafanchan and Katsina.
The programme focuses on equipping participants with practical knowledge and skills to better understand and respond to the personal, pastoral and social challenges affecting ministers and communities. Among the areas covered are the phenomenon of resilience, current challenges in Nigeria, stress and burnout, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), loss and grief, resilience through psychosocial support, resilience through life transitions, mental health first aid, resilience through healthy thinking, building resilience, post-traumatic growth, among other related topics.
The programme is convened by Rev. Fr. Onuh Ladi Sixtus, PhD, alongside a team of facilitators and resource persons, including Rev. Fr. John Magnus of Kafanchan Diocese, Rev. Fr. Dennis Ujah Eneche of Otukpo Diocese, Sr. Jacinta Nwaohiri, OP, of Abuja, Deborah Peter and Christiana Pwajok from the Provincial Office, among others.
The Bishop of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, celebrated the opening Holy Mass and welcomed all the participants to the Diocese. In his remarks, the Bishop expressed appreciation to the organisers, facilitators and participants for their commitment to a programme dedicated to strengthening those who serve the Church and the wider community.
The resilience programme provides an important opportunity for participants to reflect, learn and acquire practical tools for navigating difficult experiences, supporting others and maintaining healthy emotional and psychological wellbeing in the course of their ministry and service.
Fr. Pascal Salifu
(Director of communications, Sokoto Diocese)
Photos
Comments(0)
Be the first to comment.
More news
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah and Professor Bart Nnaji Co-Chair Veritas University’s AI Enterprise to Tackle Poverty Across Africa
ABUJA, Nigeria — Veritas University, Abuja, the Catholic University of Nigeria, has established Veritas Enterprise, an artificial…
“Managing Diversity: Three Decades of Building a Cohesive Nasarawa State”
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah reflects on the issues, challenges and prospects of building a cohesive society in a diverse state.
To Conquer or to Serve?
Thoughts on the contributions of the Catholic Church to human development and the making of modern Nigeria.