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About The Parish - Our History
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History of St Benedict's Catholic Church (SBCC), Lokogoma
It is interesting to note that, what we have today as St.Benedict’s Catholic Parish, Lokogoma, Abuja, began as a Mass Center at the Present Day Settlement of Dogongada, here in Abuja. Its history is traceable to Hassan Aruwa, the then Mai Agwan of Dongongada. He was a Muslim, got converted into Pentecostal Church but did not find satisfaction in his quest or desire to serve and worship the true God.
He therefore continued with his earnest desire to find this Living God until he encountered a Catholic Faithful by name, Akuso, who introduced him to the Catholic Church and he found his fulfilment in the Catholic Church. Thus, at the request and efforts of Hassan Aruwa, the First Mass was celebrated in front of the Mango Tree of his house at Dogongada.
However, when the developer of Efab Estate, Chief Fabian Nwora opened up what we have today as Efab Estate and established this settlement, the Catholic Church which began at Dongongada, also moved into the new Efab Estate, with a handful of Catholics whose membership kept growing gradually. But the young Church however, operated as an Out-Station of St. Anthony’s Catholic Parish, Kabusa, Abuja.
Our Church then attained its amiable and elevated status when it was created as Catholic parish in the Month of January, 2014 by His Eminence, John Cardinal Onaiyekan with His Lordship, Bishop Anselm Umoren.
Furthermore, Rev. Fr. Tom Asen was appointed as the First Substantive Parish Priest of the newly created Parish of St. Benedict’s Lokogoma District; presently situated in Efab Estate, of Abuja from 2014 to 2018. Then on 1st of May, 2018 Rev. Fr Tom Asen handed over to Rev. Fr John Sixtus Okonkwo as the new parish Priest with his associates Rev. Fr Geoffrey Kator Charles as the parish Vicar.
Our Priests from Inception
Name of Priest
Year In & Year Out Contributions
Rev. Fr. Tom Asen
Parish Priest from 201_ to 201_ Setting the pace for the development of the parish from at the batcher
Rev. Fr. John Sixtus Okonkwo
Parish Priest from 201_ to 2023 Moved the church from the Batcher to permanent structure
Rev. Fr. Geoffrey Charles Kator
Associate Priest from 202_ to 202_ Assisting in Pastoral & Spiritual growth of the Church
Rev. Fr. Boniface Neibo
Associate Priest from 202_ to 202_ Assisting in Pastoral & Spiritual growth of the Church
Rev. Fr. Victor Adegoke
Parish Priest March 2023 till date Massive Work on the Current Parish Structure
Rev. Fr. Conrad Ukozor
Priest in Residence 2023 till Date Supporting the Spiritual Growth of the Church
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azubike
Priest in Residence 2024 till Date Supporting the spiritual growth of the church.
Be A Part of Our Parish Project
On Going Project
Ceiling
The church ceiling has over 2,000 sqm meters to be beautifully covered.
Gallery
Adding extra space for worship, church activities, meetings and choir stand.
Windows
We need beautified painted glasses to keep the birds and rains out of the church.
Car Park
An interlocked carpark would prevent erosion and muddy environment in the church.
Account Name
St. Benedict's Catholic Church Lokogoma
Tithes & Thanksgiving
Bank : FCMB
Account : 2610980014
hARVEST & SPECIAL FUNDS
Bank : ZENITH Bank Account : 1016572723
CHURCH BUILDING PROJECT
Bank : GTB: Account : 0153830098