'St. Dominic's Parish is like a Beautiful Garden'
A brother once remarked that St. Dominic's Parish is like a beautiful garden and every Pastor comes to improve on the beauty. This statement, I dare say, captures the reality of this great parish since the arrival of the Dominicans in Nigeria 50 years ago. St. Dominic's Parish has indeed been transformed to a more beautiful garden to the glory of the Lord, and I thank God for the opportunity given me to be one of the labourers.
On this anniversary, we remember with gratitude all the successive pastors of this great parish, both living and dead whose significant contributions have made it possible for this Parish to have attained such excellence, spiritual vibrancy, great organisation and efficiency.
I thank all our wonderful parishioners who are always eager and generous in giving to the Lord, by contributing financially and morally for the progress of the work of evangelisation and in support of the Dominicans. May God bless you abundantly.
We the Dominicans have always remained faithful to our mission of the salvation of souls in this parish and everywhere. I thank God for this dedication and I pray that as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Dominicans in Nigeria and in this parish, may this celebration help us to be more focused in our vision. May we be ever faithful to our calling and be strengthened in our commitment to the salvation of souls. Amen.
Fr. Paul 'Bola Oye, O.P
Pastor
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