Augustinian Sisters of the Mercy of Jesus
Canonesses Regular Hospitallers of the Mercy of Jesus of the Order of St. Augustine
Prioress (Superior):Sr. Christiana Akpah AMJ
C/o Catholic Secretariat P.O.Box. 55,Idah, Kogi State
MOBILE:08053206636, 08036219148, 08028810830
Email: augsrsshuwa@yahoo.com
Private: akpahc@yahoo.com
Founded,
Date/Place: 1285, Dieppe, France
Founder: The Holy Spirit
Canonical Status: Pontifical right, 19th July, 1664.
Motto: Qvi Coronat-Tein Misericordia
Charism: Mercy
Misssion Statement: Harmoniously living in the stability of a monastery,
and being of one mind and one heart on the way to God. Our mission
is to recognize the face of Jesus in the poor and the sick.
Purpose: Praise of God through daily Mass and the
divine office. Service of the poor and sick.
Spirituality: Contemplative in Action
Ministries/ Apostolate: Nursing, teaching Care of the Physically Challenged, Pastoral work Care of PLWHA
Arrival date
in Nigeria: 2nd October, 1970
Our Apostolate
Special Contribution to the Church in Nigeria:
In North Eastern Nigeria, Maiduguri diocese, we have impacted on the lives of the people especially in the field of Health, when we came in 1970, there was no Health centre within 80kms radius. Our clinic is known for excellence attitude.
Education:
The girl child education is a serious concern there is no school for girls alone and the are hardly considered beyond primary school, so we took up the challenge and are contributing our quota in that field now in Mubi and in Jalingo.
Location of Generalate:
Morlaix France Principal House in Nigeria: Augustinian Convent Shuwa, Madagali, Adamawa State. We are present in the following Countries: France, Canada, England, South Africa, Burkina Faso. In Nigeria we are present in Shuwa Adamawa State, Jalingo Taraba State and Mubi Adamawa State. Our formation house is in Shuwa, Madagali L.G.A., Adamawa State.
Sisters of Perpetual Vows
- Sr. Christiana Achenyo Akpah
- Sr. Grace Uzoamaka Obi
- Sr. Augustina Nwakaego Okeke
- Sr. Margaret Adoo Orbunde
- Sr. Elizabeth Eleojo Ocheje
- Sr. Benedicta Ile Anthony
- Sr. Francisca Uful Aboreng
- Sr. Caroline Gogwim
- Sr. Mildred Nandem Dadi
- Sr. Lucy Ejura Ebiloma
- Sr. Justina Ade
- Sr. Maria Utaji
- Sr. Helen Mary Godwin
- Sr. Lydia Ochilla Agih
- Sr. Esther John Audu
- Sr. Eugenia U. Abadum
- Sr. Ruth Seembe Orga