Confraternity of our Mother of Perpetual Help, Unn -Omph. Unn.

25/05/2026

24/05/2026

PENTECOST

THE ONE LANGUAGE OF LOVE AND UNITY

At Pentecost, we celebrate the giving of the Holy Spirit to the apostles of Jesus, fifty days after the resurrection of Christ. This event is a great mystery that constitutes the birth of the Church. It is a feast of union, understanding, and human communion.

Therefore, may the coming of this great paraclete bring hope and comfort. We pray for the seven gifts of the holy Spirit that may be renewed and energised once again in us, on the church, and the face of the Earth. Amen.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US.

23/05/2026

*ENTHRONEMENT OF THE HOLY ICON OF OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP* ‼️❤️❤️🔥🔥

With great gladness in our heart, the *Confraternity Of Our Mother Of Perpetual Help* wishes to invite you to Enthronement of the Holy Icon Of Our Mother Of Perpetual Help. This means that *A special place will be erected for the Enthronement of the Holy Icon of our Mother Of Perpetual Help.* in St. Peters Chaplaincy, UNN. What a joyful celebration this is ‼️

Join us on Sunday, 31st May, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Mass to pray, venerate, and honour our Mother. Don't miss this for any reason...!!

01/05/2026

WHAT IS MAY DEVOTION?
HISTORY AND IMPORTANCE
“Some months are ordinary… but May has always belonged to Our Lady.”

Every year, as the month of May begins, something beautiful happens in the Church…
Flowers appear at Marian altars.
The Rosary is prayed more intentionally.
The Blessed Virgin Mary is honored in a special way.

But many still ask:
What exactly is May Devotion?
Where did it come from?
And why is the whole month dedicated to Mary?

1. WHAT IS MAY DEVOTION?
May Devotion is a long-standing Catholic tradition of dedicating the entire month of May to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a time when the faithful are encouraged to honor her more deeply through prayer, reflection, and acts of love.

This devotion is not a sacrament or a strict obligation. Rather, it is a spiritual practice that helps believers grow closer to Christ through His Mother.

2. WHY THE MONTH OF MAY? (HISTORY & TRADITION)
The choice of May is not random. In many cultures, May is associated with spring, new life, and beauty -all symbols that naturally point to Mary.

By the medieval period, Christians had already begun setting aside May as a special time of Marian devotion. This practice grew stronger over the centuries, especially through the influence of religious communities and popular piety.

By the 18th and 19th centuries, the devotion had spread widely across the Church, becoming a cherished tradition among the faithful.

3. HOW IS MAY DEVOTION PRACTICED?
May Devotion is expressed in simple but meaningful ways. Families, parishes, and individuals participate through:
* Daily Rosary
* Marian hymns and prayers
* Personal acts of sacrifice or charity
* Setting up small Marian altars at home

One of the most recognizable expressions is the May Crowning, where a statue of Mary is crowned with flowers as a sign of love and honor.

4. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS DEVOTION?
May Devotion is not just about honoring Mary -it is about growing in faith.

Through Mary:
* We learn humility
* We learn obedience to God
* We are led more deeply to Christ

As taught in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (cf. CCC 971), devotion to Mary is always oriented toward Christ and flows from true faith.

5. DOES THE CHURCH ENCOURAGE THIS DEVOTION?
Yes. The Church has consistently supported Marian devotion as a powerful aid to spiritual growth, provided it remains Christ-centered.

Documents like Lumen Gentium emphasize Mary’s unique role in salvation history and encourage the faithful to honor her properly.

6. WHY DOES THIS STILL MATTER TODAY?
In a fast-moving world, May Devotion creates a sacred pause.
It reminds us that faith is not only about obligation…
It is also about love, beauty, and relationship.

IN SUMMARY… A MONTH SET APART

May Devotion is:
* A tradition rooted in history
* A practice filled with meaning
* A path that leads to Christ through Mary

Today, reflect:
“Do I only admire Mary… or do I learn from her?”
…and let her lead you closer to her Son

“When you honor Mary, you walk the shortest path to Jesus.”

Join us on this Month of May as we journey with Mother Mary.

Be Prayerful. Be Inspired
©️ Catholic Dailies

01/05/2026

Happy New Month Umumama 🥰🥰
In this month of M.A.Y — Mary Accepts You.
Therefore,in this special month of May, our Blessed Mother invites us to draw closer to her.
Let us spend time with her, imitate her virtues, and pray our Rosary every day.

Signed📝
Vincent D Precious
OMPH,UNN PRESIDENT

19/04/2026

To all our mothers both Home and abroad.

Distance isn't a barrier. I see all you are doing for me...I pray for longevity, good health and grace to see the good fruits of your labour, Amen

05/04/2026

01/04/2026

Announcements for the Easter triduim

Greetings Umu mama

The Easter confession at the Chapeliancy will be on Wednesday, 1st April 2026 after morning at 7am and in the evening at 4pm let's try and go for confession to prepare for the Paschal feast.

FOR HOLY THURSDAY, 2ND APRIL, 2026.
The Chrism at Saint Theresa's Cathedral, Nsukka starts at 9am .
In the evening the mass of the Lord's supper starts at 6:30pm.

FOR GOOD FRIDAY
On 3rd April that's Good Friday the Liturgy Starts with the station of the cross at 3pm after that will be the Good Friday service and veneration of the cross inside the chapel.

FOR HOLY SATURDAY
On 4th April Holy Saturday our Easter vigil starts at 10pm come with a stick of candle for the renewal of our baptismal vows.

Also During the Easter triduim that's Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday there will be no mass in the morning instead we have the morning prayer which starts at 6am daily do well to join.

FOR EASTER SUNDAY, 5TH APRIL, 2026,
There will be 2 masses 8am and 10am remember to go for mass and receive holy Communion on that day.

N/B 👌
There will be no prayer meeting on Easter Sunday also let's remember that our Novena for the month of April starts on 8th April to end on 16th April.


Let's try and participate ACTIVELY in these Celebrations.

God bless you all .

ANNOUNCERS:
Nkamuo Somtochukwu
( OMPH, UNN PRO 1)
Chinwendu masichukwu
(OMPH, UNN PRO 2)

29/03/2026

29/03/2026

Our Mother of Pepertual Help!!!!....

Good evening everyone
Happy palm Sunday🎉

Behold our new executives for the 2025/2026 academic sessio

President.....Vincent Precious

Vice president.....Mgbecheta Tiago

RC 1.... Okafor Oluchukwu

RC 2.....Ejieffor Kambili

Secretary.....Success Oluebube

Fin. Sec.....Odoh Ogochukwu

Treasurer.....Eneogu Amarachukwu

PRO 1.....Nkamuo Somtochukwu

PRO 2....Chinwendu Masichukwu

Provost 1.....Obetta Emelda

Provost 2.....Ozumba Pearl

DOS 1.....Okoye Emmanuella

DOS 2.....Desmond

UNEC REP.....Onochiugo Chiemerie

Congratulations to y'all once again🎉🎉🎉🎉 and Our Mother Mary lead you through to serve her children.....

29/03/2026

NOTE OF APPRECIATION

On behalf of the Past Administration 2024/2025 Regime.
I wish to express my Perpetual and immense gratitude to the Almighty God in whom we live , move and have our being and without whom we would have not come this far.

I Honour and thank our loving and sweet mother of perpetual help for her maternal care upon us in this year of service to the Confraternity and also I thank her for the Grace .

I would like to Thank our Priest Rev. Fr. Prof. Martin Asiegbu and also thank our Daddy and our Patron and matron , our Beloved Alumnis for their assistance and good advice you people are so wonderful and may God bless you all.

To my fellow officers and the entire members of this family, the confraternity of our mother of perpetual UNN, I appreciate you all for the cooperation and support indeed you people are the best and I must say serving the confraternity has been one of my best experience in life and thank you all for the opportunity.

May God whom we serve reward us abundantly.

Thank you all.

Edeh, Chibueze
President Emeritus OMPH UNN