About Our Parish St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Omunwei, Igwuruta, Rivers State

Moving in the Light of Christ

St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Omunwei, Igwuruta is a vibrant faith community located in Rivers State, Nigeria. As a parish under the Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt, we are committed to spreading the Gospel, serving our community, and living out the teachings of Jesus Christ in our daily lives.

Our Identity

We are a community of believers dedicated to worship, fellowship, and service. Our parish is named after St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who was known for his unwavering faith, missionary spirit, and dedication to spreading Christianity. Like St. Patrick, we strive to be beacons of light in our community, sharing God's love with all we encounter.

Our Mission

We are called to be a worshiping, evangelizing, and serving community that:

• Proclaims the Good News of Jesus Christ through word and action
• Celebrates the Sacraments with reverence and joy
• Forms disciples who live out their faith in daily life
• Serves the poor and marginalized in our community
• Builds a welcoming home for all God's children

Our Vision

To be a model parish where every member actively participates in the life of the Church, grows in holiness, and reaches out to others with compassion and love, thereby building a civilization of love rooted in Christ.

Our Parish Life

St. Patrick's Catholic Church offers a wide range of spiritual and community activities to nurture faith and foster fellowship:

Our Pastoral Team

Under the spiritual leadership of our Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Lawrence John N. Dukue (Ph.D), we are served by dedicated priests, religious, and lay ministers who work tirelessly to meet the spiritual needs of our growing community.

Community Outreach

In response to Christ's call to serve "the least of these," our parish is actively involved in various outreach programs including:

• Visitation of the sick and elderly
• Support for widows and orphans
• Educational assistance for needy students
• Food distribution programs
• Health awareness campaigns
• Skills acquisition programs for youth and women

Our Faith Formation

We are committed to lifelong faith formation through:

• RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) for new members
• First Holy Communion and Confirmation preparation
• Bible Study groups and prayer meetings
• Marriage preparation and family life programs
• Youth ministry and Sunday school
• Retreats and spiritual workshops