Very Rev. Fr. Prof. Emmanuel Paul Matthew Ede is the founder of Catholic Prayer Ministry of the Holy Spirit, Elele, in Rivers State. He is a prominent Catholic Priest known for his miracle works and power for healing diverse sicknesses and breaking of curses.

He is the Founder, Chancellor and Visitor of the NUC suspended Madonna University. Founder of OSISATEC Polytechnic in Enugu State, Founder of Caritas University, Amorji- Nike, Enugu and Founder of College of Education, Enugu. He is also the Founder of Pilgrimage Center of Eucharistic Adoration, also known as The Pilgrimage Centre of Peace and Reconciliation, Elele, Rivers State.

The Scholar, Priest, humble man of God, Employer, Philanthropist, Researcher, Farmer and Manager was ordained priest of the Holy Ghost Congregation on April 19th 1976 in Akpugo, Nkanu, in Enugu State. [http://www.ackcity.net/rev-fr-emmanuel-ede]