Don’t give up in face of challenges – Priest charges Ladies of St. Mulumba as retreat ends

Christ’s faithful have been charged not to give up efforts to make a difference in a world full of evils, even when they are misunderstood, provided their conscience are clear. Fr. Raphael Nnaemeka Uzoekwe (CMF), gave the charge while preaching the homily at the closing Mass of a three-day retreat held for the Holy Rosary Sub-Council of Ladies of St. Mulumba (LSM) Owerri, from Friday, March 14 to Sunday, March 16, 2014 at the Claretian Institute of Philosophy, Maryland, Nekede. The homilist, who is also the Director of Retreats at the Institute, urged the women to be dynamic in reaching out to the grassroots, touching the lives of fellow Christians with what they had learnt…

Our Lady of Mount Carmel College Emekuku celebrates

ANULIKA MICHELLE UKEGBU – The Director of the Catholic Education Commission, Rev. Fr. Victor Eleba has said that the 13 mission schools reclaimed from the State Government are facing some challenges due to the free education recently introduced by the Governor Okorocha administration. Fr. Eleba who was speaking during the valedictory Mass/Speech and Price Giving Day celebration at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel College, Emekuku, however, said the schools could still hold their own, building on their past records and achievements. The Director appealed to stakeholders to invest in the schools, which he said would now manage their own funds and hold independent PTA meetings. The Mass was celebrated by the school Chaplain, Rev….