By Vivian Onyebukwa
The members of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers (CCM), Catholic Church of the Assumption, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos, celebrated her 60th anniversary. It was a double celebration of the diamond jubilee and the 25th solemn reception of 21 new members into the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Church of Assumption Falomo.
The event, which took place at the church premises, was kicked off with a Holy Mass attended by over 20 Catholic Priests from around the country.
In his homily, the parish priest of the Church of Assumption, Falomo, Very Rev Fr. Francis Ike, reiterated the importance of women as regards their roles in society.
He stated that mothers hold a special stake in the continuation of life and the human race. “Your impact in the church has only given credence to your nature as mothers”, the Priest said.
He commended them for responding to God’s call to be fruitful and multiply, a role women have diligently played from inception through the growth of the human person for the continuation of the human race.
He advised the mothers to support young families, mentoring young mothers to draw a wealth of experience from them to keep their families together and in love. “Continue to be good mothers, building strong and fruitful Christian families to the glory of God while shinning the light of Christ in the homes, offices, and other engagements”.
He reminded them that a good society is the product of good families, and mothers are critical to such attainment.
The theme of the event was “Celebrating 60 years of God’s Grace”.
The President of CMO, Church of Assumption, Falomo, Shirley Bassey, in her welcome address, highlighted the laudable projects embarked upon by the organisation since its inception. They were in the areas of education, infrastructure, and humanity, such as catering for the less privileged within and outside the Catholic Church, public health, human capacity building in terms of youth empowerment, funding of the N70m Security Towers at Mater Ecclesia College, Epe, Lagos, donation of 32 seater buses to the school, annual scholarship up to university level to indigent children between 2000-2006, among others.
They are not relenting in carrying out more projects. Part of the Silver Jubilee celebration was N25 million fundraising for the building of the third security tower at Mater Ecclesia College, Epe, Lagos.
The event also witnessed various award categories to some personalities in the country. The recipients included Senator Mike Ajegbo, Dame Winifred Akpani, and Dr. Gregory Ero, who were presented with a lifetime achievement award.
Prince Kenneth Onyema and his spouse, Ebisan, Joseph Ikedianya, and his wife, were among those conferred with the Distinguished Catholic Couples Award.
There was also the Silent Graceful Pillers of the Church award, among other awards.
One of the personalities who attended the event was Martins Agbaso, who was the chairman of the occasion. Other co-launchers included Barr Chris Okewulonu, Dr Adaobi Nwakuche, Andy Isichei, Anthony Oyovbaire, Godwin Omoaka (SAN), Tony Ndah, Brrs Val, and Ella Obi, among many other distinguished personalities.