L-R:
Rev Fr Manafa, Madam Speaker, Rt Hon Rita Maduagwu, Cardinal Francis
Arinze, Gov Willie Obiano and Prof Joe Asike,the Chief of Staff at St
Dominic's Catholic Church earlier today
Rev
Fr John Manafa today celebrated the 10th Anniversary of his Priesthood
marking ten years of dedicated service in the vineyard of the Lord in a
special church service held at St Dominic Catholic Church, Abatete in
Idemili North located government area of Anambra State.
In
his homily, Cardinal Francis Arinze enjoined the congregation to join
the crusade for a better society explaining that a true Christian should
be a good citizen.
Speaking
during the service, Gov Willie Obiano described Rev Fr Manafa as a man
with long history of hardwork and urged the younger priests to adhere to
the provisions of the rule book.
Expressing gratitude, Fr Manafa noted that he’s just one of the many whose lives as priest were facilitated by Gov Obi.
The
anniversary service which was followed by a reception filled with dance
and merriment was attended the Speaker of Anambra State House of
Assembly, Rt Hon Rita Maduagwu and many Honourable Members; Chief of
Staff to Gov Willie Obiano, Prof Joe Asike as well as members of Anambra
State Executive Council.
Also
present were leadership and stalwarts of All Progressives Grand
Alliance, APGA led by the State Chairman, Chief Norbert Obi; Traditional
Rulers; the Clergy; youth and women groups.
Ifeanyi AniagohExecutive Assistant to Gov Willie Obiano on Social Media
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