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ANW Province Celebrates the Feast of St. Ignatius and Honors Three Jesuits on Their Silver Jubilee of Priesthood
The Jesuits of the North-West Africa Province gathered in joyful thanksgiving on the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, as they celebrated their common vocation and
Newly Ordained Jesuits Celebrate First Mass of Thanksgiving in Port Harcourt
Joy and gratitude filled the Our Lady of the Way Chapel, Jesuit Memorial College, Port Harcourt, as the faithful gathered to celebrate the First Mass of Thanksgiving of the newly ordained
A Day of Grace: Two Jesuits Ordained Priests in Port Harcourt
The Africa North West Province of the Society of Jesus celebrated a profound moment of thanksgiving and hope on Saturday, 25 July 2026, as Rev. Fr. Chidiebere Vitalis Mberu, SJ, and Rev. Fr. Emeka Martins Duru, SJ, were
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