Enugu Diocese

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ENUGU

WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA

DIOCESAN REPORT

The World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF) in Enugu Diocese is very active in Parishes, Chaplaincies, Deaneries and equally on the Diocesan level. We hold our general meeting on 2^nd Saturday bi-monthly.

Our members in their respective parishes and Chaplaincies hold their Cell Hour of Holiness every week. They also observe the 1^st Friday vigil and 1^st Saturday devotion. New Cells have been created in parishes like Assumption parish, Nkwo-Nike, St. Theresa’s parish, Idaw River Phase II, Virgo Potens Parish, Awkunanaw and Seat of Wisdom Parish, Housing Estate.

We had our End of Year Annual Retreat last year at Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu. The programme featured Rosary Procession, Talks and Holy Mass.

The 3^rd Onitsha Ecclesiastical Provincial Leadership Training and Centenary celebration was hosted by Enugu Diocese on Friday 7^th and Saturday 8^th April, 2017 with about seven (7) dioceses in attendance at the College of the Immaculate Conception (CIC) Enugu. The training featured Holy Mass, Rosary Procession, Spiritual Talks/Teachings and other activities. The National Coordinator, Children of the Eucharist, Sr. Eugenia Iloanusi was the special guest of honour.

Enugu Diocese was not left behind in the Centenary celebration of the Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima with lined-up programmes. The programmes include Rosary procession in all parishes every Saturday, parish/family consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, visitation of the Pilgrim Virgin statue to parishes and deaneries etc. We marked the 13^th May Congress and it featured Holy Mass, Rosary Procession, Spiritual Talks and other activities. The Diocesan Congress, which is the grand-finale of the celebration, was held on Friday 14^th and Saturday 15^th July, 2017 at the cathedral. It featured Rosary Procession, Talk on Marian Devotion, Mass by the  Bishop of Enugu, Most Rev. Dr. Callistus V. C. Onaga, the Crowning of the statue and consecration of the diocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and  other social activities.

The feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel was held on Saturday 15^th and Sunday 16th July, 2017 at St. Mary’s Parish Uwani. The 9-day Novena was observed as usual. The feast featured all-night vigil, Holy Mass, Spiritual Talks especially on First Saturday devotion, Quiz, Scapular Enrollment, cutting of cake and other activities. 

CONCLUSION/APPRECIATION

We commend the support of our Bishop. We wish to express our hearfelt gratitude and appreciation to our Chaplain for all his efforts to see to the progress of the Apostolate and especially for his resolve to help us achieve our set goals. We also thank our Patrons and Patroness for their moral and financial support.

Okelue Godwin

Diocesan President