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 5, 2026

Come To Me And I Will Give You Rest

On this Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Church invites us to reflect on the virtues of humility and trust in God. The first reading presents the coming of the Messiah as a humble King who rides on a donkey, bringing justice, peace, and hope to the lowly. It reminds us that God does not measure our worth by our wealth, status, or achievements, but by the humility of our hearts. Those who recognize their dependence on God are the ones who welcome His presence and experience His saving grace.

In the second reading, St. Paul contrasts life according to the flesh with life in the Spirit. Living according to the flesh leads to pride, selfishness, and attachment to worldly things, while living in the Spirit brings renewal, humility, and true life. The Holy Spirit enables us to remain faithful even in times of poverty or hardship, helping us to seek the treasures of heaven rather than the passing riches of this world. As Jesus teaches in the Beatitudes, the poor in spirit are truly blessed because they open their hearts to God's kingdom.

In the Gospel, Jesus lovingly invites all who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest. This invitation is especially for those who humbly acknowledge their need for God's help and are willing to place their trust in Him. Christ reveals that humility is the path to knowing the Father's heart and receiving His grace. As we follow His example of gentleness and humility, we discover true peace, strength for life's burdens, and the joy of living as faithful disciples who praise God forever.

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