Province of Nigeria

The Lay Marist Movement of Province of Nigeria had their 3rd Convention at Marist Formation Centre, Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria, 19-21st November, 2010. During the Holy Mass, the new members were commissioned and the old members renewed their commitments to the Lay Marist Movement. The chief celebrant, Rev. Fr. John Opara, the personal secretary to Bishop Augustine Ukwuoma, Bishop of Orlu diocese thanked the members and challenged them to keep on representing Champagnat and the Marist Brothers where ever they found themselves.The Provincial, Br. Christian Mbam commended the Lay Marist, Province of Nigeria, for the good work they do and challenge them to be more committed. The Lay Marist thanked the Brothers for their support and promised to be more committed.During the convention, they elected five observers (Lay May Marist) to the 7th Provincial Chapter which will commence on 4-8th January, 2011. The obsevers are Mrs. Magret Mary Ihekaru, Mrs. Jane Ojukwu, Mr. Osuji Patrick. I. and Master Chimezie Clement Agha, a Marist Youth member. The Convention ended with a Holy Mass. _____________Br. Elias Iwu, fms