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.

June 7, 2026

Corpus Christi

The Feast of Corpus Christi is a joyful celebration of the greatest gift Jesus left to His Church: the Holy Eucharist. Through the readings of the different liturgical years, we are invited to reflect on the mystery of Christ who gives Himself completely for our salvation. At the Last Supper, Jesus took bread and wine and declared, “This is my body” and “This is my blood,” establishing the sacrament that would remain with His followers throughout the ages. In other Gospel passages, He describes Himself as the living bread that came down from heaven, teaching that whoever receives Him will have life in abundance. These readings reveal that Jesus continues to nourish His people spiritually, just as He once fed the hungry crowds physically.

Corpus Christi also highlights the depth of God’s love, which becomes visible and tangible in every celebration of the Mass. The Eucharist is not merely a symbol but the real presence of Christ, who offers Himself for the life of the world. The biblical themes of sacrifice, covenant, and thanksgiving help us understand the meaning of this sacred gift. Just as God established covenants with His people throughout salvation history, Jesus sealed the new and eternal covenant through His death and resurrection. Every Mass makes present this saving sacrifice and invites believers to enter more deeply into communion with God.

This feast challenges Catholics not only to receive the Eucharist but also to live its message in daily life. When we share in the Body and Blood of Christ, we are united with Him and with one another as members of one family of faith. The grace we receive at the altar should inspire us to become people of charity, forgiveness, and service. Corpus Christi reminds us that the Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life, strengthening us to carry Christ’s love into the world. As we honor this sacred mystery, we are encouraged to deepen our faith, appreciate the gift of the Mass, and allow Christ to transform our hearts through His presence.

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