25 YEARS IN THE LORD’S VINEYARD!!!

The Founder/CEO of Mobile Manna Foundation, Very Rev Fr Donatus Pius Ukpong, PhD, celebrated his Silver Jubilee as a Catholic Priest on October 14, 2023 at St. Peter Parish, Ifa Ikot Obong, Etoi, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

He was ordained into the Priesthood of Jesus Christ, the eternal High Priest on September 12, 1998, alongside his ordination mate, Very Rev Fr Anthony Abel, PhD by the Pioneer Bishop of Uyo Diocese, now the Archbishop of Ecclesiastical Province of Calabar, His Grace, Most Rev Joseph Effiong Ekuwem.

Fr. Ukpong is currently an Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Pentecostal Studies, University of Uyo and Director, Centre for Deep Dialogue and Critical Thinking, University of Uyo. As the CEO of Mobile Manna Foundation, he  coordinates the activities of the Foundation to provide world-class mental healthcare and addition managament to the vulnerable persons in Nigeria. For the past 25 years, Fr. Donatus has work as pastor, administrator, teacher in many places in Nigeria and outside Nigeria.

To the glory of God and benefits of humankind, the event was a huge success and was graced by two Catholic Bishops, over 30 priests, religious men and women, Royal Fathers from Oro Nation, political office holders, members of the academia among others. May God continue to bless his ministry in the Church and society for the glory of God and freedom of human persons.

TU es Sacerdos in aeternum.

© Emman Atteh