Deacon Leo Proclaims HEAL in Chicago

Aug 27, 2015 | Benefit, Leo

It was a busy first week since Deacon Leo Okonkwo arrived in Chicago on August 15th! This past weekend, on August 23rd, at St. Norbert Parish in Northbrook, he preached on the origin and mission of HEAL for the Archdiocese of Chicago Mission Appeal. Deacon Leo speaks...

Rev. Leo Returns to Chicago for Five Weeks

Aug 5, 2015 | Leo

Beginning on August 2, the celebration of Leo Okonkwo’s ordination to the diaconate will continue in Chicago!  He’s very excited to be visiting once again to speak about his mission in the service of orphans and widows in the self-emptying Spirit of Jesus Christ (Phil...

Why Leo Sang His “Yes” to God

Jul 3, 2015 | Leo, Ordination

On June 13, 1968, I was born in the tiny village of Akpim in Imo State, Nigeria.  Two weeks ago, on June 13, 2015, I have finally experienced a new birth into the priestly ministry of Jesus Christ as a Deacon in the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon!...

Christ’s Miracles Were Not Appreciated, Either

May 2, 2015 | Leo, MOJ

Given the missionary challenges facing the Messengers of Justice (MOJ), we attended a workshop, “Integration Challenges facing Missionaries in Diocese of Bafang, Cameroon”, on the Tuesday after Easter. It was not just an intellectual harvest, but also a profoundly...