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| Who We Are ? |
The Congregation of the Mission (more popularly known as The Vincentians) was founded by St. Vincent de Paul in 1625. We, its members have a special apostolic purpose of evangelizing the poor and promoting the formation of the clergy. We are a clerical society of apostolic life and of pontifical right, faithful to St. Vincent and sanctioned by the church. We live in common as brothers by following our rule of life, and striving for perfect charity.
According to the tradition set forth by St. Vincent, the Congregation of the Mission carries on its apostolate in close cooperation with the bishops and diocesan clergy
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| Our History ? |
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The Vincentians first came to Nigeria in 1960, the year Nigeria gained its independence from Britain. The Vincentians were invited by Bishop James Moynagh, the then bishop of Calabar in Nigeria. The invitation was providential, as they were charged with a new mission into the country...... |
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| The Vice Province ? |
In January 1st 1998, the Nigerian Region was raised to the status of Vice-Province with Fr. Urban Osuji, C.M. as the first indigenous Vice-Provincial Superior. Six years later, in 2004, the baton of leadership was handed over to Fr. Michael Ngoka, C.M. who is the Vice-Provincial Superior till date.
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| Apostolate |
The Vincentians in Nigeria are involved in Parish apostolate. There are 13 parishes in which some of our men serve. Most of these parishes are situated in rurals. However such missions are dear to us since it offers us ample opportunity of meeting the poor: “Our Lords and Masters.
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| Youth Ministry |
Vincentians believe that the future of any nation lies in the quality education of the young, the youth. In all our parishes and community houses, we pay a special attention to the youth with formative programs. We work as chaplains in schools, with the aim of influencing positively the moral life of the youth.
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| Formation |
Formation of the clergy is a major aspect in the Vincentian mission. And so, we take the formation of our own student very significant, hence they will be inevitably involved in our apostolate of forming diocesan priests and religious.
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| Spirituality |
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Vincentian Spirituality is a participation in the spirit of Christ himself, as proposed by St. Vincent: “He sent me to preach the good news to the poor” (Luke 4:18). Hence, “Jesus Christ is the rule of the mission” and shall be considered as the center of its life and activity (SV, XII, 130).
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| Your Support |
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First, we ask you to unite with us through prayer. Secondly, be part of our mission by helping us to train one seminarian.
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| Charism |
The word “Charism” means gift. The Congregation of the Mission has a rich gift, not just for the church but the whole of humanity.
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Prison Chaplaincy |
In the spirit of our tradition, we have the needs of prisoners at heart. Some of our confreres are actively working as chaplains to prisons. They work in Ikot Ekpene, Enugu, Abuja and Lagos prisons, fully involved in both their spiritual and material needs.
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| Publications |
ECHOES
The Echoes is a newsletter published every three months to get conferes informed of the happenings and developments in the Congregation of the Mission in Nigeria.
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| Vocation |
Vocation is a call by God to devote one’s life to a course. If you feel called to share our wonderful life of service to the poor
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| From the Vice Provincial Superior |
Vocation is a call by God to devote one’s life to a course. If you feel called to share our wonderful life of service to the poor
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