Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Reverend Mathew Hassan Kukah, has ordained three deacons as priests.
The new priests are Reverends Megwa Mathew Ifenyi, Samaria Peter Chibi and David Nwafor Oketa.
During the order of mass and rite of ordination procession, Bishop Kukah prayed for God’s wisdom and grace for them.
Kukah charged the priests to be steadfast noting that the journey towards priesthood is filled with dedication, faith and continued commitment to God and his servants.
While noting that their decision to answer the divine call and embrace the sacred vocation of priesthood is commendable, the bishop urged them that they should never forget the profound impact they will have on the lives of others as priests.
He said as priests, their ministry will touch hearts , heal wounds and transform lives , adding that their dedication to propagate the gospel and bringing God’s love to the world, will be a beacon in times of darkness.
