The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja recognizes the vital role played by chaplains in providing spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and sacramental support to the various associations, societies, and groups within the Church. This page provides a directory of chaplains assigned to different groups and apostolates across the Archdiocese.
Through their ministry, chaplains accompany the faithful in their spiritual journey, fostering unity, strengthening faith, and promoting active participation in the life and mission of the Church. They serve as spiritual fathers and advisers, helping members of various organizations to live out their Christian vocation and witness to the Gospel in their families, workplaces, and communities.
The Archdiocese remains grateful for the dedication and pastoral commitment of these priests, whose ministry contributes to the growth and vitality of the many groups and associations that enrich the life of the local Church.
GROUPS/SOCIETIES/SODALITIES CHAPLAINS
1. Catholic Men Organization (CMO)
Fr. Christopher Damina
2. Catholic Women Organization (CWO)
Fr. Sebastian Musa
3. Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON)
Fr. Cyril Osuji
Fr. Peter Otache
(Assistant Chaplain)
4. Laity Council
Fr. Samuel Dim
5. Confraternity of Christian Mothers
Fr. John Obi
6. Zumuta Mata Katolika
Fr. Odiong Emmanuel
7. Board of Church Wardens (Ministers of Hospitality)
Fr. Sylvanus Ameh
8. Catholic Bankers Association
Fr. John Oluoma
9. Catholic Lawyers Association
Fr. Benedict Ahamiojie
10. Catholic Doctors Association
Fr. Joseph Obada
11. Catholic Nurses Guild
Fr. Joseph Obada
12. Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria (CCRN)
Fr. Sebastian Sanni
Fr. Christopher Mbamalu
(Assistant Chaplain)
13. Altar Knights
Fr. James George
Fr. Dogo Matthias
(Assistant Chaplain)
14. Catholic Archdiocesan Choir Association (CACA)
Fr. Celestine Ejim
Fr. Benedict Onyemechalu
(Assistant Chaplain)
15. Association of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary
Fr. Moses Jimbili
16. Apostleship of Prayer: League of Sacred Heart
Fr. Louis Mfon
17. Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary
Fr. Dominic Isemin
18. Divine Mercy
Fr. Dominic Nwaiwu
19. Solidarity of Blessed lwene Tansi
Fr. Celestine Eze
20. Guild of St. Anthony of Padua
Fr. Primus Anthony Okon
21. St. Vincent de Paul
Fr. Victor Ullam
22. Catholic Daughters of Mary
Fr. Samuel Kure
23. National Association of Catholic Corpers
Fr. Louis Duniya
24. Young Catholic Students (YCS)
Fr. Raymond Nor
Fr. Innocent Sunu
(Assistant Chaplain)
25. Legion of Mary
Fr. John Atep
26. Block Rosary
Fr. Charles Onyeneke
27. St. Jude Thaddeus Society
Fr. Jerome Obar
28. Pious Union of St. Rita
Fr. Clement Igyese
29. Confraternity of Mary Queen of All Hearts
Fr. Victor Ilo
30. Confraternity of Infant Jesus of Prague
Fr. Anthony Wulfu
31. Confraternity of our Mother of Perpetual Help
Fr. Istifanus Sheyin
32. Purgatorian Society
Fr. Emmanuel Basor
33. Board of Lectors
Fr. Stephen Egwuche
34. St. Monica Catholic Widows Association
Fr. John-Sixtus Okonkwo
35. Adorers of the Holy Eucharist
Fr. Michael Nzume
36. Man of Order and Discipline (MOD)
Fr. Victor Ogunyemi
Fr. Samson Adachabo (Assistant Chaplain)
37. Catholic Cadet
Fr. Victor Ogunyemi
Fr. Samson Adachabo (Assistant Chaplain)
38. Holy Family Society
Fr. Collins Akhigbe, OP
39. Apostolate of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus
Fr. Godwin Ojeh
40. Catholic Sisters United
Fr. LazarusMary Ishaku
41. Nigerian Federation of Catholic Students
Fr. Bernard Ngwu, MSP
Fr. Anthony Adeh
(Assistant Chaplain)
42. St. Gabriel Arewa Hausa Choir
Fr. Emmanuel Bala
43. Association of Papal Knights and Medalists
Fr. Christopher Nnubia
44. Knights of St. John International (KSJI)
Fr. Zechariah Sanjumi
45. Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM)
Fr. Robert Achiaga
Fr. Naset Obiora
(Assistant Chaplain)
46. St. Gabriel Arewa Catholic Community
Fr. Job Chechet
47. SS Peter and Paul Idoma Catholic Community
Fr. James Ali
48. St. Anthony Imo/Abia Catholic Community
Fr. Rowland Nwakpuda
49. St. Patrick Eda/Delta Catholic Community
Fr. Hilary Ugiomoh
50. St. Augustine Tiv Catholic Community
Fr. Richard Gberikon
51. Blessed Iwene Tansi Enugu/Ebonyi/ Anambra Catholic Community
Fr. Alex Ogbanufe
52. All Saints lgala Catholic Community
Fr. Abraham llemona
53. St. Peter Akwa Ibom/Cross-Rivers/Rivers/Bayelsa Catholic Community
Fr. Anthony Isonguyo
54. St. Thomas Igede Catholic Community
Fr. Peter Agbo
55. Zumunta Maza
Fr. Emmanuel Odiong
56. World Apostolate of Fatima (Blue Army)
Fr. Emmanuel Unamba
57. Catholic Biblical Instructors Union (CBIU)
Fr. Paschal Aguinam
58. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tiv Women
Fr. Matthew Dajo
59. St. Michael Yoruba Catholic Community
Fr. Victor Adegoke