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.

April 12, 2026

The Divine Mercy

The first reading highlights the transformation of the early Christian community, which moved from fear of persecution to boldness and courage. Their new life is marked by zeal, love, unity, and strength, all rooted in their sharing in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This experience gave them a renewed identity and pride as God’s people.

Through the resurrection, believers are lifted from discouragement and restored to their rightful place in God’s family. It brings confidence and dignity, reminding us that we belong to God. In this way, the resurrection reinstates and renews our lives.

In the second reading, Peter emphasizes God’s mercy as the source of this new life. Through His mercy, we are given a new birth and a living hope through the resurrection of Christ. This hope includes the promise of an eternal inheritance that can never fade or be destroyed.

In the Gospel, Jesus appears to His disciples, calming their fears and removing their doubts. He grants them peace and commissions them to spread forgiveness and mercy. Even though Thomas struggled to believe, his story reminds us that doubt can exist, but God will bring understanding through the Holy Spirit.

Finally, as we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, we are reminded to share the good news of Christ’s resurrection with others. We are called to trust God to touch hearts, even when people doubt, and to become apostles of mercy ourselves. In gratitude, we must thank God for His endless mercy and extend that same mercy to others.