Report of the 5th Onitsha Archdiocesan Rosary Congress cum Feast of Our Lady of Fatima Held on 14th May, 2016 at The Basilica of The Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha
The World Apostolate of Fatima (Blue Army) Onitsha Archdiocesan 5th Rosary Congress cum Feast of our Lady of Fatima held at Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, on 14th May, 2016 was a complete success.
It was truly a spiritual program abundant with very interesting talks, meditative prayer, rosary procession and Holy Mass that helped to understand the need and urgency of the authentic message of Fatima.
The feast of our Lady of Fatima commenced with the nine days novena which proceeded from 4th to 12th May, 2016. On the 13thMay, 2016, the celebration took off with thanksgiving Mass in all the parishes in the archdiocese.
On the 14th day of May, the whole parishes in the Archdiocese gathered at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha for the celebration proper as the Archdiocese.
The event started with rosary procession at about 8.30am with over 1000 participants mostly members in attendant. Confessions were conducted as well by the priests present.
The Holy Mass started at about 10.30am with Rev. Fr Charles Ohaka officiating with our Chaplain Rev. Fr. Victor Ezeanya. During the homily, our chaplain stressed the need for us to fulfill the message of our Lady of Fatima. He enjoined us to continue to say the rosary, make sacrifices for sinners, consecrate ourselves to God through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, do holy wedding which will please our Lord and stop wearing immodest dressing which offends our Lady very much. After that, there was thanksgiving procession by the executive members of the archdiocese.
Before Mass dismissal, Rev. Fr. Charles Ohaka crowned the Virgin Mary statue and also prayed for the promoters for the task ahead and advised them at work hard for the growth of the apostolate in the archdiocese.
He also blessed the 3rd edition of our magazine titled “Rose Magazine” which the theme is “Fatima Message and the year of Mercy”.
After the Holy Mass, introductory prayer was said by our chaplain Rev. Fr. Victor Ezeanya. This followed with the MC calling the guest to the high table. With the arrival of our chaplain, Rev. Fr. Victor Ezeanya, Rev. Fr. Gabriel Nkwudo as the guest speaker, archdiocesan executives, patrons and patronesses, pillars, past archdiocesan executives, regional and zonal executives on the high table, our dynamic chairman in the person of Bro. Obinna Ibekwe and other invited guest in attendance, the celebration was geared to start.
The opening ceremony was marked by the chairman’s opening remarks, followed by the breaking of kolanut by the archdiocesan chaplain.
The welcome address was presented by the archdiocesan secretary, Sis Ozioma Azubogu. Rev. Fr. Gabriel Nkwudo spoke on the theme of the year, “I came that they might have life” which he took from chapter 10 vs 10. After that, followed the launching of the Rose Magazine proper by the guest, individuals, regions, zones and parishes respectively.
Entertaining dance was given by World Apostolate Fatima (Blue Army) St. Luke’s Parish Omor brought the occasion to limelight.
The Chairman’s vote of thanks and the closing prayer said by our chaplain brought the occasion to an end.
Ave! Maria!
Hands in Prayer! Around the World!
Ozioma Azubogu
Archdiocesan Secretary
N.B.: Photos below
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