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Canonically Established
Brief History
First Mass in Illela, March 17, 1985 by Rev. Fr. Paul Onwuegbunam.
Made a parish May 1, 1989. Fr. Stephen Atama as the first parish priest.
present Church building conceived in the year 2000.
Put in shape and worship started in it in 2004. Completed in 2015.
Adoration Chapel started in September 2016 and completed in November 25, 2016.
Made a parish May 1, 1989. Fr. Stephen Atama as the first parish priest.
present Church building conceived in the year 2000.
Put in shape and worship started in it in 2004. Completed in 2015.
Adoration Chapel started in September 2016 and completed in November 25, 2016.
Deanery
Location
Illela,
Illela LGA
(Bordering Birnin Konni in Republic of Niger)
Illela LGA
(Bordering Birnin Konni in Republic of Niger)
Email
spcchurch@gmail.com
Priest-in-charge
Rev. Fr. Jude Okpanachi
Administrative Personnel
Pastoral Council Members:
Rev. Fr. Obi Casmir Chukwuemeka (08065477887) - Chairman
Onoh Louis (0805323877) - Vice Chairman
Gwaza Justin - Secretary
Chidiobi Cordelia - Publicity Secretary
Okonkwo Felicia - Asst. Publicity
Anazodo Franca - Asst. Publicity 2.
Eke Amos - Chairman Works
Eke Jude - Member
Omusun David - Member.
Liturgical:
Felicia Okonkwo - Chairperson
Mba Emilia - Member
Finance:
Okwuolisa Nonye Emmanuel - Chairman
Uzomah Eligius - Secretary
Welfare:
Mrs. Okafor, Ngozi Akubueze
Innocent Enuka
Weekly Activities
| Church | Time |
|---|---|
| St. Patrick's Parish | 6:00am 7:00pm |
| St. Thomas Gwadabawa | 8:30am |
| St. Fidelis Gada | 10:00am |
| Holy Trinity Gidan Madi | 10:30am |
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Adoration and Holy Office | 5:20am to 6:00am daily |
| Morning Mass | 6:00am daily |
| Adoration on Fridays | 6:30pm |
| Healing Mass (First Wednesday of the Month) | 6:00pm |
| Confessions on Saturdays | 6:45am |
| Marriage Course on Thursdays | 5:00pm |
Personal Prayers at the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration 24hours daily.
Parish Night Vigil third Friday of the month or fourth.
Baptism first Saturday of the month.