Prof Ocheni Becomes Knight Of Saint Gregory

 The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Idah, Most Rev. (Dr.) Anthony Ademu Adaji, while performing the inves­titure on Professor Stephen Ikani Ocheni on behalf of Pope Francis at Saint Boni­face Church Idah on Satur­day, said, henceforth, he has become the global defender of the Catholic faith and the purveyor of the gospel of Je­sus Christ to the world....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>

He noted that the con­ferment of Knight of Saint Gregory, the highest award in the Papacy, on the erudite professor was in recogni­tion of his track record in defence of his faith.

He urged him to redouble and rededicate his service to God throughout his lifetime.

Bishop Adaji, disclosed that the honour which was approved in March this year, and September 12 every year was earmarked for the investiture, but due to his tight schedule, it was shifted to today for the glory of God.

Taking his scriptures from the books of Acts of the Apostles chapter 6 vers­es 1-6, and Matt 20 vers 25-27 , the Bishop emphasis that he who want to be a leader , must first be servant of the people.

He admonished him to shun all forms appearance of sins and embrace righ­teousness which is the hall­mark of Christianity.

In a congratulatory mes­sage, the Former Chairman of Kogi Council of NUJ, Al­haji Alih Atabor, said the award by Pope Francis was an indication of the many contributions of Professor Stephen Ocheni to the Cath­olic community and human­ity in general.