Clement OGUNLEYE

The entire parishioners of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oke – Ado, Ibadan has felicitated with her parish priest Rev. Fr. Benedict Ugwoegbu and his Classmates, Rev. Frs. Felix Akinyode, Anthony Omolade and John Okebule on their 20th Priestly Ordination Anniversary, wishing them all to live to celebrate many more decades of excellent service in the Lord's vineyard.

Mr. Samuel. B. Afolabi, PPC Chairman of the parish described the parish priest thus: “Very Rev. Fr. Benedict is the current Parish Priest of St Joseph Oke Ado, the Parish of reality. He has been a very Wonderful, Hardworking, Caring, Humble, Loving, and Listening Priest. His working with us in Oke Ado for about two years has been very impacful, eventful and progressive both spiritually and in developmental environment.

“He loves the people, wants them to progress, praying for them for breakthrough day and night. He has been sustaining the existing prayer programmes and introducing new ones to keep everybody busy in prayerful relationship with God.

“He has this to be saying to the Congregation a times during Mass, "You will be blessed either you like or not, because I will be praying for you every day. That is my work. Just have faith".

He deserves to be celebrated and honoured anytime, any day.

“The Parishioners of Oke Ado are happy to have him in our midst. His receptive and embracing approach to people make him very dear to all.”

Similarly, St Joseph CWO President Mrs Felicity Onine also has this to say of Fr. Ugwoegbu: “Happy 20th Anniversary of your priestly ordination! Twenty years of serving God's people with love, dedication, and compassion. Your tireless efforts to spread the Gospel and bring people closer to Christ have not gone unnoticed. We're grateful for your ministry, guidance, and fatherly care. May God continue to bless you and strengthen you in your vocation. Congratulations and thank you for all you do for our parish!"

 In appreciation of Rev. Fr. Ugwoegbu, the parishioners also presented a gift to the celebrant and wish him and his classmates many more fruitful years in the service of God.