St. Joseph Catholic Church, Umon-Okon: A Mission Fulfilled and a Community Renewed

We are pleased to take you down memory lane and share an update on St. Joseph Catholic Church, Umon-Okon, a mission project organized and shepherded by Fr. Akan Simon that has now been fully operational for few years and continues to serve as a spiritual and communal center for the Umon community. A Call Born From Faith and …

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A Century of Faith and Resilience: St. Mary’s Centenary Celebration

February 15, 2026, marked a momentous milestone in the history of the Diocese of Ikot Ekpene as St. Mary Catholic Church, Ikot Ada Utor, in the Urua Akpan Parish, celebrated its centenary of existence. This memorable day was a powerful testament to 100 years of faith, resilience, and growth in one of our Diocese’s vital …

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A Celebration of Faith and Service: World Day for Consecrated Persons in Ikot Ekpene

We are grateful to share a joyful update from the heart of our Diocese. On Monday, February 2, 2026, the Church in Ikot Ekpene gathered at St. Anne Cathedral to celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, which is also observed globally as the World Day for Consecrated Persons. This special day served …

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Building for the Future: Construction Resumes at Our Lady of Fatima

We are grateful to share a hopeful update regarding the secondary school project at Our Lady of Fatima in the remote village of Okon. For several years, the foundation for this school sat waiting; though the vision was clear, the necessary funds were not yet available to move forward. Today, through the generosity of our …

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Ambassadors of the Church: Queen of Apostles Seminary Celebrates Graduation and Induction

We are grateful to share a joyful update from the Queen of Apostles Seminary in Afaha Obong, where the community recently gathered for a significant milestone in academic completion and spiritual formation. On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the seminary hosted its 2025 Graduation and Induction ceremony, marking both a conclusion for departing students and a …

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