Community of Companions of Priests and Religious (CCPR)
A pious association that watches and prays for, and with Priests and Religious, supporting them in their vocation through intercession.
The Mission
CCPR IN BRIEF
The Community of Companions of Priests and Religious (CCPR) is a pious Association that watches and prays for, and with Priests and Religious. The principal aim of the Association is to support Priests and Religious in their vocation with prayers. Members also try to discourage criticisms on Priests and Religious.
History
The founder, Bro. Pachomius Okogie, OSB was a Seminarian when he got the inspiration to form the Association. It was formally inaugurated on June 30, 1992, at the Seminary of Ss Peter & Paul, Bodija, Ibadan. The association has spread in and outside Nigeria, including Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, and the USA.
Mission & Commitment
Members are committed to:
Membership
Membership is open to baptized and practicing Catholics. It is an association for Christ’s faithful namely, clergy, religious and laity.
Meetings
The companions meet at least once a month. A maximum of 90 minutes is recommended for the duration of meeting.
Contact Persons
Mrs. Joyce Ekenimoh
Mr. Emmanuel Okunbor
The Community of Companions of Priests and Religious (CCPR) is a pious Association that watches and prays for, and with Priests and Religious. The principal aim of the Association is to support Priests and Religious in their vocation with prayers. Members also try to discourage criticisms on Priests and Religious.
History
The founder, Bro. Pachomius Okogie, OSB was a Seminarian when he got the inspiration to form the Association. It was formally inaugurated on June 30, 1992, at the Seminary of Ss Peter & Paul, Bodija, Ibadan. The association has spread in and outside Nigeria, including Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, and the USA.
Mission & Commitment
Members are committed to:
- Love and humble service of one another.
- Intercession for Priests and Religious.
- Promotion and strengthening of Priestly and Religious life.
- Living the sacramental life.
Membership
Membership is open to baptized and practicing Catholics. It is an association for Christ’s faithful namely, clergy, religious and laity.
Meetings
The companions meet at least once a month. A maximum of 90 minutes is recommended for the duration of meeting.
Contact Persons
Mrs. Joyce Ekenimoh
Mr. Emmanuel Okunbor
"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them."
— Matthew 18:20
Quick Info
Meetings
See activities section for meeting windows and schedules.
Patron
Refer to the society's specific traditions and feast days.