SS Peter and Paul Parish Lafia.

SS Peter and Paul Parish Lafia. "SS Peter and Paul Parish Lafia is a vibrant and welcoming Catholic community in Lafia, Nigeria.
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Guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ and inspired by the apostolic zeal of Saints Peter and Paul.

Diocese of Lafia General Assembly Concludes with Holy Mass Presided Over by Bishop David AjangThe Maiden Diocesan Genera...
29/08/2026

Diocese of Lafia General Assembly Concludes with Holy Mass Presided Over by Bishop David Ajang

The Maiden Diocesan General Assembly of the Catholic Diocese of Lafia has come to an end with the celebration of Holy Mass, presided over by His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. David Ajang, Bishop of Lafia Diocese.

The Assembly was formally declared closed by the Bishop after days of prayer, talks, presentations and discussions focused on the journey and future of the Diocese.

During the closing ceremony, Rev. Fr. Alfred Azige, Parish Priest of SS Peter and Paul Parish, Lafia, was appointed the new Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Lafia.

The Assembly ended in a joyful and prayerful atmosphere, with the Bishop taking group photographs with delegates from the various deaneries, priests and religious.

The gathering offered the Diocese an opportunity to look back with gratitude, reflect on the present and look ahead with renewed hope.

DIOCESE OF LAFIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONTINUES WITH MASS AND REFLECTION… The Maiden Diocesan General Assembly of the Cathol...
28/08/2026

DIOCESE OF LAFIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONTINUES WITH MASS AND REFLECTION…

The Maiden Diocesan General Assembly of the Catholic Diocese of Lafia continued with the celebration of Holy Mass and a talk by an invited priest.

The Mass, celebrated during the Feast of Saint Augustine, was presided over by Very Rev. Fr. Matthew.

The programme also featured a talk by Rev. Fr. Justin Udie, who shared his reflections with the delegates. The gathering brings together members of the Diocese for prayer, reflection and discussion, as the Church in Lafia looks at her journey so far and considers the way forward.

The Assembly forms part of the Diocese’s Silver Jubilee celebration, under the theme: “Lafia Diocese Yesterday and Today: Strategizing for the Future.”

Tuesday of week 21 in Ordinary Time. Gospel of the Day Matthew 23:23-26Clean the inside of the cup first, so that the ou...
25/08/2026

Tuesday of week 21 in Ordinary Time.

Gospel of the Day
Matthew 23:23-26
Clean the inside of the cup first, so that the outside may become clean

Jesus said: ‘Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You who pay your tithe of mint and dill and cumin and have neglected the weightier matters of the Law – justice, mercy, good faith! These you should have practised, without neglecting the others. You blind guides! Straining out gnats and swallowing camels!
‘Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You who clean the outside of cup and dish and leave the inside full of extortion and intemperance. Blind Pharisee! Clean the inside of cup and dish first so that the outside may become clean as well.’

24/08/2026

During the Choir’s Hymns of Praise Concert.
Rev. Fr. Ignatius (Fr. IG) led the congregational hymn.

Saint Bartholomew, Apostle Feast
24/08/2026

Saint Bartholomew, Apostle
Feast

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, with the Holy Mass presided over by the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Alfred Azige.In his homily...
23/08/2026

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, with the Holy Mass presided over by the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Alfred Azige.

In his homily, Fr. Alfred reflected on the Gospel passage from Matthew 16:13–20, in which Jesus asks His disciples a question that remains at the heart of Christian faith: “Who do you say that I am?”

The priest explained that Jesus first asked His disciples what people were saying about Him. The answers reflected the different opinions and ideas people had formed about Jesus.

But Jesus did not stop there.

He turned to His disciples and asked: “But you, who do you say that I am?”

For Fr. Alfred, this is more than a question about knowledge. It is a question about personal faith.

Christians may hear many things about Jesus from their families, friends, society and even the Church. But each believer must eventually answer the question personally: Who is Jesus in my life?

Peter answered with faith: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

The homilist noted that Peter’s profession of faith became a turning point in the Gospel. Jesus then entrusted Peter with a special mission in the building of His Church.

The Gospel, he said, reminds Christians that faith cannot be based only on the opinions of others. It must grow through prayer, listening to the Word of God and a personal relationship with Christ.

At the conclusion of the Mass, married couples were invited to renew their marital vows, reaffirming their commitment to love and remain faithful to one another.

Couples who had reached 25 years of marriage were also honoured with rosaries, encouraging them to continue placing prayer and Christ at the centre of their family life.

21/08/2026

Saint Pius X, Pope

20/08/2026

Saint Bernard, Abbot, Doctor

Year: A(II). Psalm week: 4. Liturgical Colour: White.

He was born near Dijon, in France, in 1090, of a noble family. In 1112 he joined the new monastery at Cîteaux. This had been founded fourteen years before, in a bid to reject the laxity and riches of the Benedictine Order (as exemplified by great monasteries such as Cluny) and to return to a primitive poverty and austerity of life.

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, with Rev. Fr. Ignatius (Fr. IG) presiding over the Holy Mass.Reflecting on the Gospel of t...
16/08/2026

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, with Rev. Fr. Ignatius (Fr. IG) presiding over the Holy Mass.

Reflecting on the Gospel of the day, Matthew 15:21–28, Fr. IG called Christians to embrace a strong and courageous faith, following the example of the Canaanite woman who refused to give up in her plea for the healing of her daughter.

The priest recalled the faith of the early Christians, the Apostles and missionaries who accepted suffering and hardship for the sake of the Gospel. He also pointed to the missionary witness of figures who brought the Catholic faith to different parts of Nigeria, despite difficult conditions.

The Canaanite woman, he noted, was not discouraged by rejection or obstacles. She continued to approach Jesus because she believed that He could save her daughter.

Fr. IG reminded the faithful that the Church is a house of prayer for all not only for the perfect or those who already believe, but also for sinners, the wounded and those searching for God.

He urged Christians to remain vigilant in faith, recalling the words of St Peter: “Be sober and vigilant. Your enemy the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.”

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 15 August 2026. The Parish, joined Catholics around the world to...
15/08/2026

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 15 August 2026.

The Parish, joined Catholics around the world to celebrate the Solemnity.

The Holy Mass was presided over by Rev. Fr. Shaibu, who invited the faithful to look to Mary as a model of faith, obedience and trust in God.

The celebration continued with a Rosary procession followed by a spiritual talk by Rev. Fr. Alfred Azige, as the parish community prayed for God’s grace and entrusted their lives and families to the maternal intercession of Mary.

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