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Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by Nobody: 5:46am On Aug 28, 2010 |
[size=28pt]Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body[/size] Nigeria’s Sir Dan Anaebo Okekenta, became the first African local delegate to be elected as a member of the Supreme Council, the World Governing body of the Knights of Saint John International, KSJI, a respected Order within the Catholic Church. According to a press statement signed by Sir Remmy Martins Nwafor, Grand Secretary of the Abuja Grand Commandery, Okekenta was elected into the top position of the First Supreme Trustee of charity organisation – the only African ever so elected and the highest African in the KSJI hierarchy at the 51st Biennial Convention of the Catholic charity and religious organisation at The Valley Plaza Resort, Midland, Michigan USA late July. Okekenta, a philanthropist, author, and Abuja-based estate developer, who is the charter Grand President of the Abuja Grand Commandery, and Second Vice President of the Nigerian arm of the KSJI, won that election and was promoted Major General in the religious/military Order. As the Nigerian national anthem played during his elevation. The Nigerian delegation was led by its President, Prof. C.O.E. Onwuliri, Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Owerri. The delegation included Rev. Fr, (Dr.) Ralph Madu, KSJI Nigeria’s Spiritual Director and Director of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja, Sir Chidi Arinze, Prof. Romanus Unegbu, Dr. Nwachukwu Jude and N. N. Nwanesi etc. Other officers elected at the Convention includes Gen. Tim Hearst, Supreme President and Gen. Dale Gossaux, Vice president while Lt. Gen. Tom Zdanowicz was returned as Supreme Secretary. All the three are from USA, where KSJI has its world headquarters. Okekenta, in his early 50s, is from Enugwu-Agidi town, Anambra state. The Knights of St, John and their Ladies Auxiliary at all levels are famous for their religious, charity and social works all over the world. This Catholic church-based organisation is a charitable, religious, social and para-military Order that cares for the disabled, widows and supports the church in several ways. It was started in 1048 AD in the Pontificate of Pope Benedict IX, but has now spread all over the world. The modern Order of the Knighthood was established in the Holy Trinity Parish Dayton, Ohio, USA in 1870 AD, during the preparation of the Silver Jubilee of the Pontificate of Pope Pius IX. More good news came Nigeria’s way as Kaduna and Benin Archdioceses of the Catholic Church were granted the status of Grand Commanderies, making a total of nine Grand Commanderies in Nigeria, and giving Nigeria more voting rights in the world body. The next KKSJI convention comes up in two years. http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/Article.aspx?id=2762 |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by Nobody: 9:09am On Aug 28, 2010 |
Really don't know why this is news when a Nigerian only missed being the current Pope by a whisker. Probably folks were not ready for a black Pope. |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by Ranoscky(m): 12:03pm On Aug 28, 2010 |
^ Hehehe Ur 2nd line of ur comment says it all! |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by Abuna: 12:37pm On Aug 28, 2010 |
Once in a while, dem go throw us crumbs to keep us (Black People) happy. |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by nastydamus(m): 12:59pm On Aug 28, 2010 |
How does this better the generality of our spirituality? Just asking coz we seem to be winning at two extremes of the race, at the same time! |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by Dede1(m): 2:47pm On Aug 28, 2010 |
This is the height of the wastefulness of human endeavor by delusional Africans. |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by redsun(m): 2:57pm On Aug 28, 2010 |
Africans seems to excel in backwardness. |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by SuperPap: 4:55pm On Aug 28, 2010 |
wat is dis fking rubbish? |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by hackney(m): 7:34pm On Aug 28, 2010 |
I hail NLers. straight to the point. Of what use is that rubbish news to anybody? This nonsense catholic election is to keep the dwindling catholic alms donations from being a total wash. One day, black nations will know the true motives behind all these nonsense. What does it solve? ? People are starving and they are doing world spreme council , thunder fire all of them. Ndi oshi! ! |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by mamagee3(f): 9:10pm On Aug 28, 2010 |
Let's just pray something bad doesn't come out of this. . . Cause that's what I'm suspecting. |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by Afam4eva(m): 9:23pm On Aug 28, 2010 |
mama-gee: Something bad like what? |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by IBEXY(m): 7:30am On Aug 29, 2010 |
we have the highest number of churches per square kilometre yet kidnapping and armed robbery continues. |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by beeke(m): 9:50am On Aug 29, 2010 |
hackney: It is obvious that you have sold your soul to the devil but is never too late to repent and avert eternal damnation. PRAY FERVENTLY FOR YOUR SOUL mama-gee: mama-gee mama-gee why have thou forsaken me |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by untainted: 5:43pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
I have noticed a trend on nairaland. if you start a thread and some people condemn it, all others will join the bandwagon. such cowardice really beats me. Everybody is hating but what is wrong with a Nigerian being elected into a Catholic body? After all there is no single religious body in the world that has reached out in terms of charity and other humanitarian services like the Catholic church. what you should rather say is for him to make sure Nigerians and indeed Africa benefit from the goodies of the Church has to spread around. HATERS, get a MIND EACH and EVERYONE of YOU! |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by DisGuy: 5:54pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
stop posting everything in the politic section!!! |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by Nobody: 5:58pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
A slight joke: untainted: So they've finally tainted you abi |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by untainted: 6:09pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
Ileke-IdI: lol, for where dey no fit taint me oh, though you have not taken a side yet! |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by Nobody: 6:11pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
LOL I have not. Just thought the joke was funny. However, I'm still wondering how important this election is to the Nigerian population. |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by Nobody: 6:24pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
Stu-p-id R-ub-ish!! Christianity my Yas-sh! |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by untainted: 6:32pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
Ileke-IdI: I agree it was a funny joke albeit a wicked one Ileke-Idi, I think questioning the importance of the election is the most sensible thing to do, not condemn the Catholic church because a Nigerian is voted into one of its affiliates. As for importance, I think the group is a voluntary organisation, with functions similar to the Rotary Club. Would it then be wise to condemn the Rotary Club because it is based in the West and shares an ideology of selflessness? 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by EzeUche(m): 6:46pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
As a Roman Catholic, I am happy to see this! Cardinal Arinze almost became pope. Ha ha ha an Igbo pope. That would have been the day! Anybody who has a problem with Catholics has a problem with me! 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by Nobody: 6:49pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
EzeUche:You're catholic? My mom is catholic, forced me to go to her boring church. Why do you guys have to sing everything? Even sang the bible verses, annoying. untainted: You're right. Thanks for the explanation too. I think the problem with us Nigerians is that if it has nothing to do with money, we tend not to see the value or importance in it lol |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by EzeUche(m): 6:55pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
Ileke-IdI: Then why aren't you a Catholic if your mother is a Catholic? See you were about to get my hopes up and then you dash them. My church was very lively. It depends on the priest. We had an Idoma priest who kept it lively. |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by Nobody: 7:00pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
EzeUche:I will never be a catholic, I swaer, I dont get you people. Who do you worship, Mary or Jesus? Nigerian churches are usually lively. Those white catholic churches abroad are boring and plain annoying. |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by EzeUche(m): 7:06pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
Ileke-IdI: Do not go bashing my faith! I worship Jesus, and I give honor to Mary as the mother of the Lord. You act as if all Catholic Churches are the same. It depends on the priest. All of the priest I know were Africans and one Italian priest who thinks he is African. 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by Nobody: 7:11pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
EzeUche: Oya, no vex omo Arochukwu. But must you guys sing everything? I'd loff to attend your church and hear you sing Would be funny. |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by JoeGaruba: 7:26pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
untainted: Well said bro. Mob mentality is the bane of this forum. Mindless lot cannot appreciate the achievement of others. Meanwhile, its not necessary to comment but out of sheer stupidity, many join the fray. |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by getukudo(m): 7:46pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
Yet another thread from a fool who doesn't know his/her left from right. Go get a life and Stop condemning other peoples religion, or better yet still build a bridge and jump over. Your accusing someone of choosing a religion and calling it boring, bunch of FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!. Get a Life! Cowards! 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by Nobody: 11:08pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
i knew this Okekenta as a distributor with Nigeria Breweries 5 years ago in Abuja Is he still in the same line of biz? Christianity and Alcohol, what a mix? |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by EzeUche(m): 11:20pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
MrPrsdent: Did Jesus not turn water into wine? 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by kenbee(f): 11:22pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
What good will it do us to criticise our own destructively? Fellow nairalanders, lets try think positively. Think our main problem is our state of mind.[color=][/color] |
Re: Nigerian Elected Into World Catholic Body by tpiah: 11:24pm On Aug 29, 2010 |
nigerians no dey carry last for religion. |
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