Missionary Society of Saint Paul of Nigeria
The Missionary Society of Saint Paul of Nigeria (abbreviated M.S.P.) is a Latin Catholic Society of Apostolic Life of Diocesan Right, for Men, founded in and basically active in missions within Nigeria, the giant of West Africa.
Its headquarters are Kutunku, Gwagwalada, Abuja, F.C.T., Nigeria.
No statistics available.
History
Established on 1977.10.23 by the episcopal conference of Nigeria.
Superiors general
(all Roman Rite and so far Nigerian priests)
- Felix Elosi, (1995 – 2001)
- Hyacinth Oroko Egbebo, (2001 – 2007.11.23), later Bishop, see below
- Anselm Umoren (2008 – 2011.11.08), later Bishop, see below
- Victor Chike Onwukeme, M.S.P. (2013.09.12 – ...)
Prelates from their ranks
- alive
- Anthony Ademu Adaji, Bishop of Idah (Nigeria)
- Hyacinth Oroko Egbebo, Apostolic Vicar of Bomadi (Nigeria) and Titular Bishop of Lacubaza
- Anselm Umoren, Titular Bishop of Scampa and Auxiliary Bishop of Abuja (Nigeria)
Sources and External links
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