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Friday 19th May was the turn of Owerri Archdiocesan Block Rosary Crusade to celebrate the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima on its 100th Anniversary. The event which took place at the Maria Assumpta Cathedral Control Post Owerri, commenced with welcoming of members and guests followed by the Confessions and the Rosary Procession at about 9.30am.
The Pontifical Holy Mass followed immediately, officiated by Most. Rev. Anthony J.V. Obinna, the Ecclesiastical Archbishop of Owerri Province. Meanwhile, a good number of diocesan priests were in attendance alongside Reverend sisters and brothers.Other dignitaries in attendance were Dr. (Mrs.) Ihuoma P. Asiabaka, AG. Director Centre for Women, Gender and Development Studies FUTO, and wife of the Vice Chancellor of FUTO, Prof. Chigozie Asiabaka, Sir Moses Ajeka (KSJI) who was the chairman of the occasion, Ugoeze F. Anyanwu (the Mother of the day), Sir. Donatus I. Iwuagwu (KSJI), Sir. Kizito Ajaelu (Nation Patron of the Block Rosary Crusade, Nigeria) amongst others. The number of members of the Block Rosary dropped to about 40% because of school activities on that faithful day. Moreover, about 500 people were in attendance at the occasion.
The reception part of the occasion began with brief procession with Our Lady's Statue from the Maria Assumpta Cathedral Church to the Obiri Odenigbo ground, after which the Fatima Anthem was observed. The Block Rosary Crusade Brigade Guard (BRCBG) performed briefly their duties to usher in the Archbishop of Owerri, Most. Rev. Anthony J.V. Obinna to the reception ground.
The colourful occasion came to limelight with the cutting of the centenary cake by the Archbishop of Owerri , with the Owerri Block Rosary Chaplain Rev. Fr. Innocent Nzewuji, and other important dignitaries.
Award of Merit to deserving supporters of the work of the Blessed Virgin Mary through the Block Rosary Crusade were presented at the occasion by the Archbishop.
Entertainment and brief refreshment was observed before the the vote of thanks by the Owerri Archdiocesan President Bro. Saviour C. Esomonu at about 4.15pm. The closing prayer cam afterwards led by the Owerri Archdiocesan Block Rosary Chaplain Rev. Fr. Nzewuji.
See photos below:
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| The Chaplain Rev. Fr. Innocent Nzewuji presenting cola to the Archbishop |
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| The Archbishop with other dignitaries cut the anniversary cake |
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| Cross session of guests at the occasion |
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| Bro. Saviour Esomonu (President Owerri Block Rosary) and his team at the occasion |
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| Cross Session of members of the Block Rosary at the occasion |
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| Pilgrim statue of Our Lady in display at the event |
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