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Catholic Men Organisation of Nigeria (CMON)

Building brotherhood through faith, fellowship, and service to the parish

Day: Sunday
Prayer/Meeting: After 6:30 AM Mass
Schedule: First Sunday
Location: Church Premises

Chairman: Sir S. E. Akhabue, KSJI

Secretary: Mr. John Otori

Catholic Women Organisation of Nigeria (CWO)

Empowering women in faith, charity, and community service

Day: Sunday
Prayer/Meeting: After 6:30 AM Mass
Schedule: Second Sunday
Location: Church Premises

President: Mrs. E. O. Ezeh

Secretary: Mrs. Nkem Oganwu

Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON)

Nurturing young Catholics in faith, fellowship, and formation

Day: Sunday
Prayer/Meeting: After 6:30 AM Mass
Schedule: Third Sunday
Location: Church Premises

President: Miss Sylvia Emmanuella Asemota

Secretary: Miss Perculiar Ikhenoba

Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCRN)

Christ The King Prayer Group - Experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit

Day: Sunday & Thursday
Prayer/Meeting: After 6:30 AM Mass (Sunday)
Schedule: Sunday (Bible Study) & Thursday 4:00 PM (Prayer)
Location: Church Premises

Co-ordinator: Mr. John Abalim

St. Michael the Archangel Society

Spiritual warfare and protection through St. Michael's intercession

Day: Sunday & Tuesday
Prayer/Meeting: After 6:30 AM Mass (Sunday)
Schedule: Sunday & Tuesday 4:00 PM
Location: St. Michael Grotto

President: Mr. Sonny Abebe

Secretary: Adedeji Oghenetega

Sacred Heart of Jesus & Immaculate Heart of Mary

Devotion through Eucharistic adoration and consecration

Day: Thursday & Friday
Prayer/Meeting: Thursday 4:30 PM
Schedule: 1st Friday & 1st Saturday after 6:30 AM
Location: Main Church

President: Mrs. Ofure Ikhenoba

Secretary: Mr. Emmanuel Ololobu

St. Vincent de Paul Society (SSVP)

Serving the poor and needy with compassion and dignity

Day: Tuesday
Prayer/Meeting: 4:30 PM
Schedule: Every Tuesday 4:30 PM
Location: Grotto

Co-ordinator: Bro. Peter Omionawele

Secretary: Sis. Edith Oarhe

Confraternity of Catholic Christian Mothers

Mothers united in prayer, faith formation, and family support

Day: Sunday & Tuesday
Prayer/Meeting: Tuesday 4:30 PM
Schedule: Third Sunday after 6:30 AM
Location: Marian Grotto

President: Arc. Mrs. Onaghie Oki

Secretary: Mrs. Evelyn A. Obah

Confraternity of Mother of Perpetual Help

Devotion to Our Mother of Perpetual Help through novena and prayer

Day: Wednesday
Prayer/Meeting: 4:30 PM
Schedule: Every Wednesday & 9-day Novena (1st-9th of month)
Location: Church

President: Mrs. Sweet Aliyu

Secretary: Mrs. Kalikwu Blessing

St. Jude Society

Patron saint of hopeless cases and desperate situations

Day: Monday
Prayer/Meeting: 4:30 PM
Schedule: Every Monday 4:30 PM
Location: Church Premises

Co-ordinator: Sir Frank Ogwuazor, KSM

St. Joseph Society

Devotion to St. Joseph, protector of families and workers

Day: Various
Prayer/Meeting: See Schedule
Schedule: Contact Coordinator
Location: Church Premises

Co-ordinator: Lady C. E. Otaigbe

Secretary: Mr. Peter Nwaokolo

Holy Spirit Society

Experiencing and spreading the gifts of the Holy Spirit

Day: Various
Prayer/Meeting: See Schedule
Schedule: Contact Coordinator
Location: Church Premises

Co-ordinator: Mrs. C. Edogamhe

Infant Jesus Society

Devotion to the Infant Jesus and support for families

Day: Various
Prayer/Meeting: See Schedule
Schedule: Contact Coordinator
Location: Church Premises

Co-ordinator: Mrs. S. D. M. Ize-Iyamu

St. Anthony Guild

Devotion to St. Anthony for lost items and intentions

Day: Tuesday
Prayer/Meeting: 4:30 PM
Schedule: Every Tuesday 4:30 PM
Location: Church Premises

Catholic Bible Instructors Union (CBIU)

Biblical instruction and faith formation for all ages

Day: Sunday
Prayer/Meeting: After 9:00 AM Mass
Schedule: Every Sunday after 9:00 AM Mass
Location: Church Front

Parish Evangelical Commission

Evangelization and missionary outreach in the parish

Day: Thursday
Prayer/Meeting: 4:00 PM
Schedule: Every Thursday 4:00 PM
Location: Marian Grotto

Board of Lectors

Proclaiming the Word of God in liturgical celebrations

Day: Saturday
Prayer/Meeting: N/A
Schedule: Every Saturday 5:00 PM
Location: Near Grotto

Marian Voices Choir

Leading the congregation in worship through sacred music

Day: Tuesday & Saturday
Prayer/Meeting: N/A
Schedule: Tuesday & Saturday 5:00 PM
Location: Church

Cultural Associations

Edo Liturgical Group

Chairman: Engr. O.B.J. Eribo

Secretary: Mrs. Lucia Irughe

3rd Sunday after 6:30 AM Mass

Last Sunday 9:00 AM (Mass in Edo)

Sons & Daughters of Uromi Diocese

Co-ordinator: Sir S. E. Akhabue, KSJI

See Parish Notice

Sons & Daughters of Auchi Diocese

Chairman: Mr. Sunny Airende

Women Co-ordinator: Mrs. C. U. Edogamhe

Last Sunday after 6:30 AM Mass

Sons & Daughters of Issele-Uku Diocese

Co-ordinator: Mr. Sonnie Omordia

See Parish Notice

Sons, Daughters & Wives of Warri & Bomadi Diocese

Co-ordinator: Mr. Sunny Airende

Secretary: Engr. Egwu

Last Sunday after 6:30 AM Mass

Igbo Community

4th Sunday after 6:30 AM Mass

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