29/04/2026
On the Eggon Hills, the Bishop, Priests, Religious, and Laity of Lafia Diocese, as part of the silver jubilee celebration of the Diocese, had a memorable pilgrimage. They ascended the hills, praying the Stations of the Cross. On the hills the Bishop, surrounded by his Priests, Religious and Lay Faithful, offered the Holy Mass at the very spot where the zealous missionaries, who first evangelized the now, Lafia Diocese, part of which at that time, was located within Jos diocese, started their missionary work. The pilgrims were excited to have contact with the starting point of evangelization within the Diocese. In his homily, the Bishop praised the tireless efforts of the pioneer missionaries who at very tender years of their lives, left their comfortable countries and pleasures of life, to suffer a lot of deprivations, for the proclamation of the kingdom of God in our land amidst all challenges. He equally pointed out the physical-spiritual benefits of the memorable pilgrimage for all participants. The Chief Shepherd thanked all who participated, and prayed for a lasting effect of the pilgrimage in their lives.
