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 14, 2026

The Mission of Christ

In today's Gospel, we witness a significant moment in the ministry of Jesus. Having proclaimed the Good News and demonstrated the power of God's kingdom through healing the sick, cleansing lepers, casting out demons, and restoring life, Jesus now entrusts this same mission to his disciples. He does not keep this work to himself; instead, he invites others to share in it. The kingdom of heaven is not merely a message to be spoken but a reality to be lived and made visible through acts of compassion, healing, mercy, and hope. The disciples are called to become instruments of God's love in the world.

The Gospel tells us that Jesus chose twelve disciples and commissioned them as apostles, which means "those who are sent." The number twelve is not accidental. It recalls the twelve tribes of Israel and reminds us that God's plan of salvation continues through the Church. In calling these twelve men, Jesus establishes a new community that is rooted in God's covenant with his people. Their mission is clear: to proclaim the kingdom of heaven not only with their words but also through their actions. They are to continue the work that Jesus himself has begun.

This Gospel speaks directly to us today. We may not think of ourselves as apostles, yet through our Baptism we too have been called and sent by Christ. The Church is the living presence of Jesus in the world, and every Christian has a role to play in its mission. Wherever we find ourselves in our families, workplaces, schools, or communities we are called to bring God's love, peace, and healing to others. As disciples of Christ, we are invited to continue his mission, trusting that the same Lord who sent the Twelve also sends us and accompanies us every step of the way.

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