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.

November 1, 2026

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, honouring all who have attained the glory of heaven. In the Gospel, Jesus presents us with the Beatitudes, showing us the path to holiness through humility, meekness, mercy, purity of heart, and the pursuit of peace and righteousness. The saints remind us that holiness is not reserved for a few chosen people; it is a call addressed to every Christian.

The Beatitudes challenge us to examine our lives, repent sincerely of our sins, and develop a deeper hunger for righteousness. They invite us to look beyond ourselves, show compassion to those who suffer, forgive those who hurt us, and become instruments of God's love and justice. Although this path may demand sacrifice and perseverance, it leads us to the lasting joy of God's Kingdom.

As we celebrate All Saints, let us remember that we, too, are called to become saints through our daily choices, faithful service, and love for God and neighbour. May the example and prayers of all the saints strengthen us in our journey of faith, so that one day we may share with them in the eternal glory of heaven. Amen.