Ondo Diocese - Pentecost Day Martyrs' Fund

ATTACK ON ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, OWO, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

 

On June 5th, Pentecost Sunday, a time every Catholic is expected to be in Church to commemorate the Solemnity. It is so sad to say that while the Holy Mass was going on, men of unknown origin, wielding guns, attacked St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. Many are dead, many others are seriously injured and the Church was violated. This horrific act of terrorism, has left so many families, void of their loved ones.

 

We turn to God to console the families of those whose lives were lost in this distressing incident, and we pray for the departed souls to rest in peace. The Bishop, the Most Rev. Dr. Jude Arogundade, appeals that we remain calm, be law abiding and pray for peace and normalcy to return to our community, state and country.

 

For those that wish to offer financial assistance to all the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church families affected by this egregious act, please donate to this fund.

 

Thank you for your generosity and God bless you!

Catholic Diocese of Ondo, New York Office

 

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