Episcopal Chairman on Laity, Most Rev. John Ayah has appealed to knights in Nigeria not to allow money and power to cause distraction among them, but to always settle conflicts and crisis among themselves in the spirit of love and maturity.
Bishop Ayah, who made the appeal while delivering his homily at the opening Mass of the “Joint All Catholic Knights Summit” (JACKS), held at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Abuja, reminded the knights that they have a lot of work to do in the church.
He explained that in the absence of the priests, other lay faithful look up to the knights of the church for direction.
The inaugural national summit themed “Collaboration in support and defense of the Catholic faith in Nigeria” was organized by the Department of Pastoral Agents of the CSN.
The Local Ordinary of Uyo Diocese, described the Knighthood as a divine vocation of the priesthood of the people of God.
He added that as knights of the Catholic Church, Knights have a great responsibility of preaching the Gospel of Christ both in words and in deeds.
It is worthy of note that The event had in attendance Knights of St. John International (KSJI), Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM), Knights of St. Columbus (KSC) and the Papal Knights in Nigeria.
It started with the arrival of participants on Thursday, January 25, and will end on Saturday, January 27th, 2024, with a closing Mass and departure.
