Holy Child College Relives The Passion of Christ

22 April, 2019 But He was wounded for our transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquities. The chastisement for our peace was upon Him. And by His stripes we are made whole. Isaiah 53:5 By Genevieve Ibedu, SHCJ The season of Lent is usually a time for sober reflection among Christians. Bearing in mind one […]

Triduum Reflections 2019

Reflections by Philomena Grimley, SHCJ, Scripture References from Year C Liturgies. HOLY THURSDAY   We are all guests tonight, but mostly spectators at the enactment of the gospel. Foot washing. How do they do this in your church? Embarrassed volunteers? Each time just one (freshly washed) foot? Multiple laundered towels (for health and safety)? Yet […]

Holy Child College Lagos Term Highlights

17 April, 2019 Here are some highlights of the 2018-19 term at Holy Child College Lagos. The 5th of April, 2019 marked Speech and Prize giving day. It was televised live and was headline at the evening network news on AIT African Independent Television. Seen are Sr. Antoinette Opara, Administrator, and Sr. Philomena Aidoo, African […]

Our Lady of Nigeria Second Term Highlights

16 April, 2019 Here are some highlights of 2nd term 2018-19 at Our Lady of Nigeria Nursery Primary School, Oghara. A few weeks after resumption of term on 7th February, 2019, we were cheered by the visit of the Society Leader, Sr. Veronica Openibo. She encouraged the pupils to be good ambassadors of the school […]

Holy Child College Pupils in the News!

Holy Child College (Lagos, Nigeria) pupils participated in the Standard Mandate International (SMI) Programme to sensitize Secondary Schools students on the importance of Smart Tutorials in the preparation for their final examinations. The photo appeared on the cover of The Guardian Nigeria.

Cornelia Connelly School, Abeokuta Holds Career Day

19 March, 2019 It was a colourful day recently at the Cornelia Connelly School of the Holy Child Jesus, Abeokuta, Nigeria, where staff, pupils, parents, and friends, gathered to celebrate the career day of the school. The event began at about 10:30 am with the opening prayer by a parent, Mrs. Lawrencia Agunloye. It was […]

Media Roundup: SHCJ Leader Addresses Bishops

Society Leader Veronica Openibo, SHCJ, recently spoke on behalf of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) at the Vatican meeting on the protection of minors in the Church. Her message of the necessity of complete transparency in the Church was picked up far and wide. Below are links to a sample of media coverage. […]

Society Leader Speaks at Meeting on Protection of Minors

Update: Watch the video of Veronica Openibo, SHCJ speaking here: [arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb8LUCiumAg” /] 21 February, 2019 Society Leader Veronica Openibo, SHCJ, will be speaking on behalf of UISG (International Union of Superiors General) at the Vatican meeting on the protection of minors in the Church, which takes place 21-24 February. Each day will have a […]

Holy Child College Lagos Inaugurates Prefects

20 February, 2019 Holy Child College Lagos recently inaugurated Prefects of 2018/19 session. The event took place on Wednesday 13th February, 2019. Parents of the incoming prefects were in attendance. All glory to the Holy Child Jesus for the spirit of service in the hearts of the prefects.

OLN Students Excursion – A Wonderful Experience

29 January, 2019 By Elizabeth Mgbaramuko, SHCJ Nigeria is poised for presidential election come Saturday, 16th February, 2019. The politicians are warming up for what promises to be a very unpredictable contest. While we pray and get our voter’s card ready, life must go on, especially in the school system. And to let off steam […]