who we are

Founded in [FOUNDING YEAR], St. John the Evangelist Church began its journey as a modest prayer community in the heart of Oshodi. Over the decades, it has grown into a vibrant parish that serves as a beacon of faith, hope, and service in Lagos State.

 Early Beginnings & Vision
-Founding & Dedication: Share the exact date the parish was established and the inspirational reason for choosing St. John the Evangelist as its patron saint.
-Founding Leaders: Introduce the founding priest(s) or bishop and their vision for building a faith-centered haven in Ladipo-Oshodi.

Growth & Infrastructure
– Milestone Buildings Highlight the construction of the first church building in [YEAR] and major renovations (e.g., church hall, parish school, presbytery) in [YEARS].
– Capacity Growth: Detail expansions like increased seating, new wings, or additional chapels.

Spiritual & Community Development
– Programs & Ministries: Describe key initiatives—Catholic Youth, Women’s Guild, Marriage Prep, Charismatic Renewal, Bible Study, etc.
– Milestones of Service: Include launching of food drives, health outreach, educational scholarship initiatives, and community partnerships.

Memorials & Patronage
-Special Dedications: Note if any stained-glass windows, altars, or halls are named after special figures (e.g., “Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall – built in honor of…”).
– Landmark Celebrations: Share memorable jubilees (Silver – 25 yrs in 199?, Golden – 50 yrs in 200?) and their themes, special messages, or guest bishops.

Recent Events & Current Vision
– Recent Milestones: Mention the latest Mass celebrations, pastor’s appointment, building restorations, or digital evangelization (e.g., live-streaming homilies).
-Future Plans: Outline upcoming pastoral goals—growing the congregation, deeper outreach, youth empowerment, tech-enabled catechesis.

Parish Impact & Testimonials
– Voices from the Flock: “Thanks to the Marriage Ministry, my family was strengthened…” (Parishioner A, 2023)
-SERVICE REFLECTION: “Our annual Christmas outreach feeds over 500 families every year…” (Ministry Leader B, 2024)