Fr Manafa Marks 10th Anniversary with pomp and ceremony as Obiano , Cardinal Arinze , others attend

www.odogwublog.com reports that it was pomp and ceremony at St Dominic Catholic Church, Abatete in Idemili North local government area of Anambra State when Rev Fr John Manafa celebrated his 10th Anniversary of his Priesthood.

In his homily, Cardinal Francis Arinze enjoined the congregation to join the crusade for a better society explaining that a true Christian should be a good citizen. He said marking ten years of dedicated service in the vineyard of the Lord in a special church service is worth the trouble.

Speaking during the service, Gov Willie Obiano described Rev Fr Manafa as a man with long history of hardwork and urged the younger priests to adhere to the provisions of the rule book.
Expressing gratitude, Fr Manafa noted that he’s just one of the many whose lives as priest were facilitated by Gov Obiano.
The anniversary service which was followed by a reception filled with dance and merriment was attended the Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Rita Maduagwu and many Honourable Members; Chief of Staff to Gov Willie Obiano, Prof Joe Asike as well as members of Anambra State Executive Council.
Also present were leadership and stalwarts of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA led by the State Chairman, Chief Norbert Obi; Traditional Rulers; the Clergy; youth and women groups.
L-R: Rev Fr Manafa, Madam Speaker, Rt Hon Rita Maduagwu, Cardinal Francis Arinze, Gov Willie Obiano and Prof Joe Asike,the Chief of Staff at St Dominic's Catholic Church yesterday