TO ALL PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS WORKING IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LAGOS, AND THE LAY FAITHFUL
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord:
- . POPE’S INTENTION FOR JUNE 2026: For the Values of Sports: Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.
- ARCHBISHOP’S INTENTION FOR JUNE 2026: For Catholic Education and Catechesis: We pray for our Catholic schools and religious education, may our educators under the guidance of the Holy Spirit form the children’s consciences in faith, and ensure our Gospel values amid global challenges.
- JUBILEE YEAR OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI: We are reminded of the Official Jubilee Prayer of St. Francis, which is to be recited daily at Mass, preferably after the Post Communion Prayer or at another suitable moment. The faithful are also encouraged to pray the Prayer of St. Francis regularly, as well as for the intentions of the Jubilee: peace, simplicity, reconciliation, and care for creation. These themes should be reflected in the Prayer of the Faithful and in homilies. The faithful may obtain a Plenary Indulgence during the year by making a devout pilgrimage to any Franciscan Church or any place of worship dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi anywhere in the world, participating there in prayer or a sacred celebration.
- Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins Catechetical Family Quiz Competition: The following are the areas to cover in preparation for the 2026 Edition: Part A: New Testament: i. Gospel according to St. John ii. First and Second Letters of St. Peter Part B: Old Testament: 9 i. Book of Judges ii. Book of Joshua Part C: Catechism i. The Church and Her teachings (Dogmas and Doctrines) ii. History of the Church iii. Liturgy of the Church iv. Sacred Vessels and Vestments v. Sacraments and Sacramentals Timeline: Parish level Competition: Sunday 6th April, 2026. Deanery level Competition: Sunday 14th June, 2026. Regional level Competition: Sunday 26th July, 2026. Grand Finale: Saturday 19th September, 2026.
- 6th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2026: Though this celebration comes on Sunday 26th July, 2026, we ask that we begin to make adequate preparations for it. The theme this year which is taken from Isaiah 49:15 is “I will never forget you”.