80 couples received their sacrament of matrimony blessings on Sunday,
November 27th, at St Sylvester’s Catholic Church, New Nyanya in Karu
Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The Holy Mass was officiated
by His Lordship, Most Revd Dr Ishaya Mathew Audu, Catholic bishop of
Lafia Diocese, Nasarawa State. In a statement signed by the public
relations officer the Church, Ewache Ajefu, the church said that the
ceremony was unique and historic in the history of St. Sylvester
Catholic Church.
The marriage ceremony and the Sacrament of Confirmation put together by
the Parish Priest of St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Lawrence Anyembugu,
were part of the key activities lined up for first pastoral visit of the
Bishop to the Independent Mission.
Speaking at the occasion, the Bishop admonished the couples to cloth
themselves with the love of Christ in order to have a sustainable
marriage life, stressing that marriage without love is meaningless.
Citing many examples of causes of breakage in marriage life, Bishop Audu
called on them to avoid pitfalls that would lead to regrets, adding
that exemplary Christian life was key to successful marriage.