Traditionally, members of institute of consecrated life are required by the universal law of the Church to gather at least once every six years, to evaluate how far they have been able to live both the spirituality and Apostolate and to elect new leaders.

Hence, the principal functions are to protect the patrimony of the institute and to foster appropriate renewal in accord with that patrimony. It also elects the supreme moderator, deals with matters of greater importance and issue norms which all are bound to obey. (Cf. Can.631#1).

The program started with a recollection which was moderated by Rev. Fr. Dr. Uchenna Cletus Amuh, a priest from Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA) to dispose the mind of the chapter delegates for the spiritual exercise.

The 4th Ordinary General Chapter started officially on the 15th of August 2024 with an Opening Mass which was officiated by His Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel A. Badejo; the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo and the Bishop of the Principal Seat of the Congregation, with him were the company of some priests within and outside Oyo deanery.

The celebration was done on the celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother Mary which happens to be the Feast of the Congregation and of the Diocese. 

The Bishop in his homily welcomed Rev. Fr. Prof. Wencenslaus Madu (Chapter Moderator), Rev. Fr. Dr. Uchenna Cletus Amuh (Chapter Canonist), delegates, and Observers to the Diocese and admonished the delegates to allow themselves to be used by the Holy Spirit and not be influenced by friends and Cliques.

After the post Communion prayer, Rev. Fr. Boniface K. Wuraola, the Dean of the jurisdiction where the novitiate resides joined the Bishop in welcoming the chapter delegates and experts and in his vote of thanks congratulated the congregation on their feast day celebration and also that of the Diocese.

The 4th Ordinary General Chapter of University Sisters of Assumption After some days and some sessions of the 4th Ordinary General Chapter of the University Sisters of Assumption convoked in line with the norms of our constitution, the elections for the new leadership of the congregation were conducted.

Having satisfied the provisions of our Holy Constitution the following were declared duly elected for a tenure of Six years by the Presiding Minister, Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel A. Badejo, Bishop of Oyo on the 17th Augusta, 2024.

Mother Augustina N. Okechukwu, USOA (Superior General); Sr. Florence O. Dick, USOA (Vicar General); Sr. Stella O. Chukwuka, USOA (Councillor); Sr. Elizabeth N. Anieke, USOA (Councillor) and Sr. Angela C. Ekwuribe, USOA (Councillor).

 

They are to take over the leadership from;

Mother Catherine O. Egolum, USOA (Superior General); Sr. Theresa I. Nwankwo, USOA (Vicar General); Sr. Eucharia C. Obiemeka, USOA (Councillor); Sr. Augustina A. Muodumogu, USOA (Councillor) and Sr. Francisca C. Ndulaka, USOA (Councillor) who served for a period of six years from 2018-2024.

After the election, the Bishop immediately inducted the Superior General and she took an Oath of Office in the presence of the Bishop, the delegates, the observers and the experts.

The Chapter business continued after the election and was wrapped up on the 20th of August 2024 with the Episcopal Mass within which the installation of the Superior General and Council, Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity were taken by the newly elected Superior General and Councillors.

We thank God for the Successful completion of the 4th Ordinary General Chapter and congratulate the Congregation and the New Mother Superior General and her Councils and we pray God to guide and lead them as they assume the new office.