MEET THE ORDINANDS: 14 NEW DEACONS ORDAINED AT ST. ALBERT THE GREAT MAJOR SEMINARY’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY IDOWU-OFFONRAN, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
In a joyful and historic celebration marking the 10th Anniversary of St. Albert the Great Major Seminary, 14 seminarians were ordained to the sacred diaconate on Thursday, 11th December 2025. The ordination, which took place in the seminary’s chapel, was conferred by the Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins. Here are the newly ordained deacons:
ABEOKUTA DIOCESE (10)
1. Rev. Vincent ADEGOKE
2. Rev. Peter AJAYI
3. Rev. Innocent ALPHA
4. Rev. Paul ANUNOBI
5. Rev. Calfos FERDINAND
6. Rev. Harrison EZE
7. Rev. Theodore ERURUONYE
8. Rev. Francis FASINU
9. Rev. Callistus NKWOCHA
10. Rev. Augustine OGUNFOWORA
LAGOS ARCHDIOCESE (2)
1. Rev. Jerome ANOZIE
2. Rev. Joshua FIPIADE
UROMI DIOCESE (2)
1. Rev. Ignatius EHIANE
2. Rev. Sylvester IRIA
The ordination ceremony formed the grand highlight of the seminary’s 10th Anniversary celebrations, reflecting a decade of committed priestly formation, academic excellence, and spiritual growth at St. Albert the Great Major Seminary. As these 14 new deacons begin their ministerial journey, the entire Seminary community rejoices with them and prays for their fruitful apostolate. May they remain faithful servants of the Gospel, bringing Christ’s light to the people they are called to serve. Congratulations to the newly ordained Deacons! Ad multos annos!