Fr. James 10th Anniversary Celebration

Fr. James Anyaegbu is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his ordination to the Roman Catholic priesthood. It is a significant milestone in his life and ministry, and he wants to express his gratitude to God for the privilege of being His messenger in the ministerial priesthood of the Church.

Fr. James has dedicated eight of the ten years to serving as a missionary in the Highlands of Scotland, where he still ministers to seven Catholic communities from the east to the west coast. His tireless work and commitment have had a significant impact on the communities he serves, and he has become an integral part of their lives.

To mark this special occasion, Fr. James invites his parishioners to join him in a Mass of thanksgiving, where he will express his gratitude to God for the blessings and grace he has received throughout his ministry. The date and details of the event are on the poster.

The Mass will be graced by the presence of Bishop Hugh Gilbert, the Bishop of the Diocese of Aberdeen, who will be preaching on the day. Bishop Hugh Gilbert is a seasoned preacher and a great Shepherd, and his presence will add significance to this celebration.

The event is open to all members of the Catholic community and anyone else who would like to join in the celebration of Fr. James’s remarkable achievement. It is an opportunity to come together as a community and give thanks to God for the gift of Fr. James’ ministry.

Faith Chat Platform Event

by Fr. James Anyaegbu

It was a beautiful and sunny day, as I had the wonderful opportunity to introduce the Faith-Chat Platform (FCP) to my highland parishioners. It was a moment filled with pride and joy for me, as I was able to speak about a topic that is very close to my heart: “Evangelising the Culture”. I explained to them how FCP is a powerful tool that provides the right environment for faith to flourish both online and offline.

To make the occasion even more memorable, we enjoyed soul-lifting music and paid tribute to Our Lady of Fatima with some beautiful songs. The St. Mary’s Music group provided the instrumental accompaniment while the talented Jasmine Kalata gave a heart-stirring rendition of “Mary did you know?” which moved the entire congregation. We also sang the Magnificat in an Irish tune which filled our souls with joy.

Faith Chat Platform
Faith Chat Platform

During the event, we had fruitful discussions on various practical issues that the church community needs to address, such as ways to support each other, serve the community and spread the gospel. We also talked about how we can use FCP to reach out to more people, especially the youth, and provide them with a supportive environment to grow in their faith.

To make the event even more special, we had plenty of delicious food to share and take home as a reminder of our time together. As we said our goodbyes, we thanked God and Our Lady of Fatima for a beautiful day well spent and looked forward to manifesting today’s discussions in the future.

Overall, the event was a great success, and I am thrilled to have introduced FCP to my parishioners. I am confident that this platform will help us to build a stronger community of faith and continue spreading the good news of the gospel in our modern-day culture.

For more images from the day see the gallery here

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