The Catholic Men Organization, CMO, of St. Kizito Catholic Church, Kuje Parish, in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, is set to celebrate this year’s Fathers Day on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
A statement issued by the President of St. Kizito Parish CMO Kuje, Brother Sunday Okwu, indicated that several activities have been lined-up preparatory to the D-day celebration.
The statement disclosed, “The Catholic Men Organization, CMO, of St. Kizito Parish, under the leadership of Brother Sunday Okwu and his executive committee is fully ready to celebrate Fathers’ Day on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
“Activities leading up to this wonderful day include Novena to St. Joseph, the CMO Patron Saint, Faith Based Quiz Competition among the various zones within the parish, road walk, choir practice by the CMO members and many more.
“On Sunday, May 3, the D-day of the celebration, there will be special fundraise in all the Masses to support the education of indigent students through the instrumentality of the CMO Scholarship Scheme, help the sick fathers and widows in the Parish, sponsor Couples’ Seminar for parishioners and support the church projects.
“The St. Kizito Parish Fathers’ Day celebration will also feature an award presentation to those who have given teeth to our Education Support Programme through their sponsorship, gifts for children and the priests and prize presentation to winners of the faith-based quiz competition during the 8.20am Mass.
“We are urging our dear 0arishioners of St. Kizito Kuje to join the fathers in all the Masses on Sunday to celebrate Sacrifice, Love, Patience, and Pillar of the Church. Fathers are great, let’s celebrate them!’
“For us in the Catholic fold, Fathers’ Day is basically seen as a time to reflect on the roles of fathers in the family and the church. It is meant to celebrate Fathers who fulfil their divinely assigned duties as protectors, providers and spiritual mentors within the family circle.”
