About – St. Peter Catholic Church, Ejigbo

About our Church

The journey to the present began some 36 years ago (1985) as an outstation of Regina Mundi Catholic Church, Mushin and later Christ The King Catholic Church Ilasamaja under the spiritual guidance of late Rev Fr Cusimano SJ who passed on the baton to Rev Fr Ranjit SJ and other Jesuit fathers namely Rev Fr Cyril Latzo SJ, Rev Fr Kwame SJ, Rev Fr David Ogun SJ and Rev Fr Edgar Debany SJ who handed over to our first Parish Priest Rev Fr Pascal Nwaezeapu (now Msgr), in February 2000 when we were elevated to the status of a Parish by the then Archbishop of Lagos, (now Cardinal) His Grace Most Dr. Anthony Olubunmi Okogie. Various Priests have served in the Parish as Parish Priest after Fr Pascal; they include Rev Frs Michael Onwudiegwu, Thaddeus Okafor, Gabriel Iheanacho, Matthew Ogunyase and our present parish priest Very Rev Fr Augustine Okhuelegbe.

Other wonderful priests that have served as associate priests in our parish includes; Rev Frs Eric Anokye, George Anibuike, Anthony Okeke, Simeon Irabor, Gabriel Odunaiya, Wisdom Chikezie, Sebastine Ukwandu, Peter Osuntope, John Oscar Obi and the current associate priest, Rev Fr Frederick Akaajime.

It is also important to mention that our parish was rightly elevated to the status of the seat of the newly created Isolo deanery in February 2014 and has rightly remained so due to the leadership role the parish continues to play among parishes in the archdiocese of Lagos.

For 10 years running, we have been at the forefront of heeding the call for vocation to the priesthood and religious orders as we have always produced either a priest or rev sister every year in the last decade.

Our Parish has also been blessed with the following priests as our sons and daughters; Rev Fr Anthony Nwosu (former Archbishop’s secretary), Rev Fr Jeffery Nwoke SDV, Rev Fr Emmanuel Ehiedu, Rev Fr Samuel Onyiba OP (Registrar Dominican University, Ibadan), Rev Fr Godwin Okoromi OSJ, Rev Fr Chike Ekugbah, Rev Fr Anthony Teko Agbessimme OSJ, Rev Fr Philip Offor, Rev Fr Paul Aransiola SDV, Rev Fr Eustace Diala, Rev Fr Charles Chibogu OP, Rev Fr Michael Okondu, Rev Sr Christiana Onyenuforo OSJ, Rev Sr Fidelia Amune EHJ, Rev Sr Lauretta Idemudia and a host of other seminarians and sisters still undergoing formation.

Parish Laity Council: The Parish laity Council came to being in 2003 in the era of our second Parish Priest, Rev Fr Michael Onwudiegwu with Mr Ken Ogaziechi emerging as the 1st Chairman. Successive Chairmen/Chairpersons are as follows Mrs. Neta Nwosu, Mr. Emmanuel Egbadon, Mr. Nduka Durueke, Mrs. Charity Nworgu, Mr Paul Oyaletor, Mrs. Sarah Inyang (now late) and Mr Emmanuel Nmormah (Now IDLC Secretary).

Today, we reap the fruits of their labour, hence we pray that God blesses and reward them abundantly.

Current parish Laity Council: The current era of the parish laity council came into effect following the inauguration of the council on Sunday 2nd December, 2019.

The council is been served by following executives:
Mr. Samuel Onyeulor Chairman
Mr. Peter Udoh Vice Chairman
Mr. Joseph Ntuka Secretary
Ms. Theresa Emokhoh Asst Secretary
Ms. Francisca Nworisa Financial Secretary
Mrs. Caroline Igboanusi Treasurer
Mrs. Roseline Egbe Welfare
Mrs. Edith Ohaemenyi-Kezie PRO
Mr. Charles Youvonu Provost
Mr .Emmanuel Nmormah ex Officio

The parish laity council is made functional through the following societies and organizations:
Catholic Men Organization (CMO)
Catholic Women Organization (CWO)
Catholic Young Adult Association (CYAA)
Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON)
Missionary Childhood Association (MCA)
Confraternity of Christian Mothers (CCM)
Holy Infant Jesus of Prague Society
Divine Mercy Devotees
Young Christian Workers (YCW)
Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria (CCRN)
Apostleship of Prayer, League of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Society of St Vincent De Paul (SSVP)
Legion of Mary
Association of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate heart of Mary
Block Rosary Crusade
Catholic Biblical Instructors Union (CBIU)
St Paul Society (ECOWAS)
St Jude Society
Man of Order and Discipline (MOD)
Adorers of the Holy Eucharist
Catholic Sisters United (CSU)
Confraternity of our Mother of Perpetual Help (COMPH)
St. Ann Society
St. Michael Society
St John Society
St. Anthony Society
Guild of Catechist
Young Catholic Students
Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC)
Nigerian Red Cross Society
Board of Church Warden
Choir
Lectors
Altar Servers

Our Vision

To establish a community of believers founded on faith, love, the word of God and the Eucharist,

Our mission

To continuously educate and encourage members through catechism, better welfare package, special integration and revivals

Christ The King

We stand before you, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in your name. With you alone to guide us, make yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it.

We are weak and sinfull; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions. Let us find in you our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right.

All this we ask of you, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever.