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.

Please note, Fr. Jude is on vacation.
He has gone to visit family in his home country of Nigeria and will return to say mass on October 4.

Divine Providence

The 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A reminds us of God’s great love, generosity, and care for His people. In the first reading, God invites everyone to come and receive freely what they truly need. This invitation reminds us that the deepest desires of the human heart cannot be satisfied by material possessions alone. Only God can give us lasting peace, joy, and fulfillment. The Responsorial Psalm praises God as gracious, merciful, and compassionate, assuring us that He is close to all who call upon Him and provides for the needs of His creatures.

In the second reading, Saint Paul gives us a powerful message of hope by reminding us that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. Even in moments of suffering, hardship, hunger, or uncertainty, God remains faithful to His people. His love is stronger than every difficulty we may encounter. This assurance encourages us to remain firm in faith and to trust that God is always present, even when life becomes challenging. As Christians, we are called to live with confidence, knowing that we are never abandoned by the God who loves us.

The Gospel presents the miracle of Jesus feeding a large crowd with only five loaves and two fish. What appears insufficient in human eyes becomes more than enough when placed in the hands of Jesus. This miracle reveals God’s abundant generosity and teaches us that He can accomplish great things with the little we offer Him. Jesus also invites His disciples to participate in feeding the hungry, showing that God often works through our generosity and compassion. The readings therefore call us to trust in God’s providence, receive His blessings with gratitude, and share generously with others, especially those who are in need.

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