Pastor's Message

          Rev. Fr. Ihediohamma, C. Paschal is delighted to have come to St. Bonaventure Parish, Marceline. Rev. C. Paschal is a Catholic priest from Nigeria, and from the Catholic family of five children: three boys and two girls. He is the third child and the second son. He was born on April 22. 

          Rev. Fr. C. Paschal obtained a Bachelor of Philosophy and Bachelor of Theology from the Urban University, Rome. He was ordained a priest in the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe, Nigeria on September 2, 2006 by his lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Soloman A. Amatu. He has worked in four different parishes in Nigeria before coming to the United States. While in the Diocese of Jefferson City, he has worked in two parishes, which has brought growth in his faith and knowledge.

          Fr. C. Paschal likes reading, listening to news, and praying. He plays soccer and ping-pong. He prays to God for the necessary grace to carry out his pastoral assignment efficiently and effectively. 

May the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, intercede for us.

Easter Message 2023

  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

          May the peace and mercy of God the Father continue to be upon you. As we begin the sacred Paschal Triduum today, the three day remembrance of the Passion, crucifixion, and resurrection of the Lord, we remember how Jesus’ life on Earth ended in triumph disguised as defeat. Jesus Christ freely accepted all these to gain salvation for humankind. We thank Him for this great love for us. We acknowledge our guilt, our offenses always before us.

          May God be merciful and continue to hear our prayers as we make an effort to restore our friendship with Him and that of our neighbors, and celebrate to share the joy of Christ’s risen life. Amen

Wishing all of you a Happy Easter Celebration!!

Holy Week Programs:

- Abstinence – All faithful are reminded of the Paschal fast especially on Good Friday

- Holy Thursday – IC Brookfield at 730pm

- Good Friday – Stations of the Cross at St. Bon 7am

- Good Friday – Service at Indian Grove 6pm

- Holy Saturday – St. Bon at 730pm

- Easter Sunday (April 9):

· HB 7:30am

· IC 9:00am

· St.Bon 10:45am