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Fr. Peter Amodu, freed from captivity in Nigeria's Otukpo Diocese on 8 July 2022. Credit: Otukpo Diocese

Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Thankful for “speedy and safe release” of Spiritan Priest

Jul 11, 2022

The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Nigeria has expressed gratitude to God and the people of God for their prayers following the “speedy and safe release” of Fr. Peter Amodu who had been kidnapped July 6.

Fr. Peter Amodu, kidnapped in Nigeria's Otukpo Diocese on 6 July 2022. Credit: Otukpo Diocese

Nigerian Catholic Diocese Seeking Prayers for “quick and safe release” of Spiritan Priest

Jul 7, 2022

The leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Nigeria is appealing for prayers for the “quick and safe release” of a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers – Spiritans) who was kidnapped Wednesday, July 6.

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