Sr. Christabel Echemazu

Religious Order in Nigeria “full of joy” after Four Kidnapped Nuns Regain Freedom Unharmed

Aug 23, 2022

Member of the Sisters of Jesus the Saviour (Saviourite Sisters - SJS) in Nigeria have expressed their joy following the “unconditional and safe release” of four of their members who were abducted on their way to a Thanksgiving Eucharistic Celebration of one of their members on Sunday, August 21.

Sr. Johannes Nwodo (right), Sr. Christabel Echemazu (left), Sr. Liberata Mbamalu (center), and Sr. Benita Agu, abducted on their way to Holy Mass 21 August 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Religious Order in Nigeria Seeking “intense prayers” for Release of Kidnapped Nuns

Aug 22, 2022

The leadership of the Sisters of Jesus the Saviour (Saviourite Sisters - SJS) in Nigeria is seeking “intense prayer” for the “quick and safe release” of four members who were abducted on their way to Holy Mass in the West African nation on Sunday, August 21.

Sr. Christabel Echemazu

Religious Order in Nigeria “full of joy” after Four Kidnapped Nuns Regain Freedom Unharmed

Religious Order in Nigeria Seeking “intense prayers” for Release of Kidnapped Nuns

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