Faithful to the charism

From 5 to 8 January 2011 took place the 7th Provincial Chapter of the Marist Province of Nigeria began. The venue was the Marist Formation Centre, in Orlu. The Bishop of Orlu, Rev. Dr. Augustine Okwuoma presided the opening Eucharistic celebration.The new Provincial, Br. Joachim Ezetulugo was installed at the Eucharistic celebration in a simple but symbolic celebration. During his homily, the Bishop commended the Brothers. He observed that the Brothers represent what the priests do not. Therefore, he urged the Brothers to remain faithful to their charism and not be carried away by the prevailing tendencies of our contemporary culture.Br. Joachim in his maiden address to the Brothers and Lay Marists thanked God for the gift of our vocation. He thanked the Brothers whose mandate he has. He asked for their cooperation as he promised to discharge his duties giving his all unreservedly.There was a group photograph at the end of the Eucharistic celebration with the presiding Bishop.The new government of the Province is:Provincial:Joachim EzetulugoCouncillors Provincial:Celestine OkoyePaul AnguluMark OmedeMathew OguduChima Onwujuru