GREENSBORO — A Mass in the Igbo language was offered Sept. 11 at St. Mary’s Church, one of the Diocese of Charlotte’s most ethnically diverse parishes.
The parish includes many members from the African continent, including Ghana, Liberia and Nigeria.
The Igbo Mass, offered every other month at the parish, enables Igbo-speaking Catholics to hear Mass in their native language and honor their cultural identity.
The Mass was celebrated by Father Marcel Amadi, who besides serving as a campus minister for the diocese also serves as spiritual director for Igbo Catholics in western North Carolina. Concelebrating the Mass were Fathers Innocent Amasiorah and Melvis Mayaki. Assisting was Deacon Emmanuel Ukattah of St. Mary’s Parish.
The Mass was offered for the deceased brother of Chief Felix Ikeanyionwu. With him was his wife, Mrs. Nike Ikeanyionwu, and their children.
The Igbo Catholic Community welcomes everyone to these celebrations. St. Mary’s Church is located at 812 Duke St. in Greensboro.
For more information, call Dr. Godfrey Uzochukwu, coordinator, at 336-707-3625.
— Photos by Paul Campbell | Catholic News Herald
