From Godwin Agia, Jalingo
The Catholic Diocese of Jalingo has over the weekend ordained three Catholic priests to work in the Lord's vineyard.
The newly ordained priests include Rev. Victor Tyogema, Rev. Stephen Kegdwem, and Rev. Benjamin Nomiri.
Speaking during the ordination ceremony at Our Lady Queen of Peace cathedral Mile-six Jalingo, Bishop Micheal Duigan of Clonfert, Republic of Ireland told the newly ordained priests to know that they were called to greater responsibility of winning souls for God.
Michael said they must adopt a prayer life to be successful as priests of the Catholic church.
He admonished them to adhere to closeness to God, closeness to the Bishop, closeness to the other Priests, and closeness to their members.
He explained that the only way to be close to God is through prayer without seizing.
"You must be a prayerful person and also encourage others to always pray because prayer is very key to the life of a priest and a Christian.
"You must accept responsibility and post done by the Bishop in good faith for smooth administration of the church.
"You must relate with members of the church freely because tribal sentiment can never be allowed to exist in the Catholic church". He said.
Bishop Duigan urged them to abide by the principles he has mentioned if they want to succeed as priests of the Catholic church.
He further congratulated the ordained priests and said that they would be connected to God if they did what was expected of them.
Responding on behalf of the ordained priests, Rev. Victor Tyogema expressed gratitude to God for calling them to serve in his vineyard and to their families and friends for their moral and financial support.
He, therefore, said that the ordination was a dream come true for them and promised to abide by the rules and regulations governing the Catholic church.
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