We welcome Fr. Jude Adejoh, CSSp. to St. Francis Xavier Mission - St. Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine as our new pastor. Fr.Jude Adejoh C.S.Sp, belonging to the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) hailed from Ankpa local government area of Kogi State Nigeria. I was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Andrew Adejoh (K.S.M); a family of Nine (4 boys 5 girls) where I happened to be the fifth child.

Studies and Formation 
I had my Postulancy and Novitiate in the Spiritan postulancy and Novitiate Nigeria. After the novitiate, I proceeded to the philosophy house in Nigeria. After my philosophy, I had my Prefecting (pastoral year); and this was done in Brazzaville Congo and Nigeria respectfully. At the completion of my Prefecting I continued with my theological studies at the Spiritan

International School of Theology (SIST) Nigeria. Upon the completion of my theological studies, I was ordained a Catholic Priest on the 16 th of July, 2022 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church Idah in the Catholic Diocese of Idah, Kogi State, Nigeria.

Pastoral/mission As required by the Church, every priest ordained is charged with a pastoral engagement. To this effect I was sent on mission to Canada where I will discharge my duties as a priest. Although, while waiting for my Visa, I assisted for a year a couple of parishes in the celebration of the Holy Mass and the sacraments. On arrival to Canada in the year 2023, I was appointed to work with Pope Johnpaul II pastoral unit on the 1 st of January 2024 as priest collaborator for a year and nine months in the pastoral unit. We had eight parishes where I performed my duties as a priest and at the end of October 2025, I was appointed the Pastor of Saint Francis Xavier Mission Kahnawake.

Message from Fr. Jude Adejoh CSSp.

July 26, 2026

Knowing What Truly Matters.

This Sunday in Ordinary Time, invites us to reflect deeply on what is truly valuable and worthy of our pursuit. The readings remind us that wisdom, faith, and the Kingdom of God are far more precious than material wealth, power, or worldly possessions. These gifts cannot be measured by earthly standards, yet they enrich human life with lasting meaning, joy, peace, and strength. They challenge us to examine our priorities and to ask ourselves whether our daily choices reflect what we genuinely consider important. When we seek God with sincere and open hearts, we discover that His gifts provide a deeper fulfilment than anything the world can offer.

The first reading presents Solomon as an example of a person who understands the importance of asking God for what truly matters. When given the opportunity to request whatever he desired, Solomon did not ask for riches, long life, or victory over his enemies. Instead, he humbly asked for an understanding heart and the wisdom necessary to govern God’s people with justice and discernment. His request pleased God because it demonstrated that Solomon placed the well-being of others and the responsibility entrusted to him above personal ambition. As a result, God blessed him with exceptional wisdom and understanding, showing that those who sincerely seek what is good and pleasing to God receive blessings beyond their immediate expectations.

The Gospel presents the Kingdom of Heaven through the images of a hidden treasure and a pearl of great value. In both cases, the person who discovers something precious is willing to sacrifice everything else in order to possess it. Jesus therefore teaches us that once we truly recognize the incomparable value of God’s Kingdom, nothing else should take precedence over it. This Sunday, consequently calls us to examine our priorities and to seek those treasures that endure beyond this present life. Like Solomon, we are encouraged to ask for wisdom and discernment so that we may recognize what is truly valuable and dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly to God and His Kingdom.

Fr. Jude at his first community event, saying Catholic prayers, following the Remembrance Day Parade on November 8, 2025.