Province News

THANKSGIVING MASS OF FRs. T. KINGA-UPAA, SJ. & N. M. EKOM, SJ.

FRs. T. KINGA-UPAA, SJ. & N. M. EKOM, SJ.

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THE ORDINATION CEREMONY OF REVs . T. KINGA-UPAA, SJ. & N. EKOM, SJ.

ORDINATION BANNER

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MEET OUR NEW SCHOLASTIC, FRANCIS KOSHOFFA, SJ

Francis pose with his secondi brother Stephen

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The Provincial of the North-West Africa Province, Fr. George Quickley S.J. poses with the newly elected Superior General of the Jesuits Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, S.J.
  Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, S.J., is the new Superior General of the Society of Jesus. He was electd by the 35th General Congregation on January 19, 2008  

Conclusion of GC 35

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GC 35 elects Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, S.J. Superior General of the Jesuits
  Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, S.J., is the new Superior General of the Society of Jesus. He was electd by the 35th General Congregation on January 19, 2008  

Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, S.J., has been elected the 29th successor of Fr. Ignatius. He was one time provincial of Japan (1993) as well as president of the Jesuit Conference of East Asia and Oceania (2004). His election as Superior General of the Society of Jesus has been ratified by Pope Benedict XVI.

Pictures on the election of the new Superior General (Pictures taken by Fr. Don Doll, S.J.).
Profile of Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, S.J
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SPIRITUAL REFLECTION

As a way of nourishing the human soul, Jesuits have chosen to share their thoughts, ideas and experiences by reflecting on the Scriptures as well as on the human's journey to God. These reflections can be accessed weekly on the spiritual resources page.

Upcoming Reflection:

None at the moment. We hope to publish some as soon as we get more contributions. Thanks for your patronage.

Jesuit High Schools


Loyola Jesuit College


St Francis Secondary School

The Sayings of the Elders

Month of July
  • If one wants to beat a talking drum for the downfall of another person, the gods would not let that drum sound


  • No matter how heavy the rain is it does not drown the sky


  • A bachelor who complains that there are no children in the church, how many of his are there?       

- Itua O. Egbor

Upcoming Events:

PROFESSION OF FIRST VOWS (July 19)

Francis Koshoffa, nSJ

Venue:Chapel of St. Ignatius
Jesuit Novitiate, Benin City

Priestly Ordination (July 26)

Rev. Niku Ekom, SJ
Rev. Tyolumun Kinga-Upaa, SJ

Venue: Loyola Jesuit College
Time: 10:00a.m

Mass of Thanksgiving (July 27)

Month of August
Happy Birthday !!!
Happy Birthday !!!
Chuks Afiawari, S.J.

Upcoming Birthdays

Peter Schineller , SJ
(August 1)

Robert Dundon , SJ
(August 4)

Evaristus Ekwueme , SJ
(August 5)

Chuks Afiawari , SJ
(August 6)

Francis KOSHOFFA , SJ
(August 13)

Benedict Ebogu , SJ
(August 19)

Jamesylvester Urama, SJ
(August 21)

Alexis Doghle , SJ
(August 27)

George Quickley, SJ
(August 28)

Noel Nwadike , SJ
(August 28)

 

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Province Newsletter

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Past Events :

Pre-diaconate Interview

As the day of the diaconate and priestly ordination draws Amaechi Miletus Ugwu SJcloser and preparations intensify, I was opportune to have a chat with Mr. Amaechi Miletus Ugwu, SJ. The latter would be ordained a deacon on July 21, 2007. Here is what he has to say.

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