Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark
Obituary Annoucement
FR HYACINTH GBODI CM (15/08/1954 - 31/03/2026)
The Vincentian Fathers and Brothers Province of Nigeria recently lost one of her confreres, Fr. Hyacinth Gbodi, CM. Ordained on 23rd September, 1989, he was known for his exceptional simplicity and zeal for souls.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. REST IN PEACE, FR. HYACINTH. AMEN.
NEW LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD
On Friday, July 17, six Deacons of the Congregation of the Mission, Province of Nigeria were ordained Priests, thereby adding to the number of labourers in the vineyard.
Standing L - R: Reverend Fathers Ignatius Ofoma Nonyelum CM, John-Mary Emavwodia CM and Kizito Ifunanya Chukwu CM.
Sitting L- R: Reverend Fathers Mathew Ogbonna Obilor CM, Dominic Beham Caleb CM and Dominic Kenechukwu Olisa CM.
With Joy in our hearts we thank God for the choice of these young men for the ministry and asking him to sustain them through the intercession of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and St. Vincent de Paul as they go into the field.
Ad multos annos!
