Report of our Visit to Onitsha Prison.
The event which held on Sunday 12th January took place at the St Maximilian Kolbe Chaplaincy inside the prison. It was preceded by a Holy Mass that was celebrated by the Chaplain, Rev Fr Nnamdi Okpalaugo.
The message from our Spiritual Director to the prisoners was read by the Chaplain after which, we were given the opportunity to speak to them and give them words of encouragement. That was well delivered by one of us. We used the opportunity to introduce OCCF to all the people in the church, with prayers that they join the forum if they regain their freedom.
Interestingly, one of us, sis Vivian Okoronkwo had her birthday to celebrate and she graciously decided to colour the event with the celebration. Coincidentally, another visitor who had her birthday that day also came to celebrate with the prisoners. The colourful event gave the prisoners some excitements that made them feel as though they were home.
After the Mass, we made our presentation. The chaplain thanked and commended us, expressing delight over our organisation and conduct. He was full of praises for our Spiritual Director and prayed that God will bless and continue to guide him.
We departed the prison at about 12.noon and proceeded to an eatery where we had our refreshments.
After our refreshments we made a pilgrim visit to the Basilica of the Holy Trinity. I can't recount everything we saw but we really felt fulfilled going there. Personally, I never knew such magnificent facility exist in Onitsha.
In attendance were five of us including a member that was accompanied by her husband and daughter.
Below are some photos taken on our visit...
Relief Items
We thank God for a successful outreach and the constant effort of our Spiritual director; Rev. Fr. Justin Mbaeri, OSJ, his Assistant Rev. Fr. Toby Ndiukwu and the entire planning committee of the 2025 Outreach team.
Long live OCCF
Great visit everyone! God bless you all. May your sacrifice of love never go unrewarded. Amen
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