On January 19th, 2025, five young men were formally welcomed into the initial formation programme for West Africa in ljebu Ode. This took place during the Eucharist celebration presided over by Fr Emmanuel lhwo, SPS, the Regional Leader for West Africa.
Pictured standing from left to right: Fr John Banda (Volunteer from Chipata Diocese in Zambia and Formation Team member), Fr Peter Mwale, SPS (Director of Formation), Fr Emmanuel lhwo, SPS (Regional Leader, West Africa), Daniel Okpoju, Patrick King Ndem (First Year students), Fr Livinus Ezike, MSP (Volunteer from St Paul’s Missionary Society, Nigeria and Formation Team member).
Pictured in front row from left to right: First Year students Jeremiah Edet Ani, Musa James and Benjamin Eze.
We wish them God’s blessings as they begin their formational journey towards missionary priesthood with St Patrick’s Missionary Society.