De Profundis
Out of the depths I have cried unto Thee, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice.Let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.If Thou, O Lord, shalt mark our iniquities: O Lord, who can abide it?For with Thee…
Obinwanne
Pray with Us
Join us in our Solemn Vespers and Benedictions:Sundays 06:00PM&Wednesdays 6:00PM Pray with us:PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY O most loving Jesus, who by the sublime and beautiful virtues of humility, obedience, poverty, modesty, charity, patience and gentleness and by the…
Formation & Education
The formation of the members of the Institute runs in two arms; initial and ongoing formation. While the initial formation begins with Postulancy, through the Novitiate, and terminates with theological training in the seminary, the ongoing formation includes but not…
These are our Councillors
The Institute of the Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth had her Second General Chapter from 2nd to 8th March, 2024 at the Generalate House in Okija, Anambra State, Nigeria. During the Chapter the following were elected to…
Mission & Development
The mission of the Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth is of twofold; namely: personal sanctification of members through bearing witness to the holiness of the church and of life consecrated to God; practical works of charity directed…
Community Life
The Religious life is a participation in the life of the Trinity. We are brought together by love alone to share more fully in the life of the Trinity. Our mission is to bear witness to the love of God…
THE SPIRITUALITY OF THE INSTITUTE
The Spirituality of HFFBY is “Perfection and Fullness of Love”. It is a kind of love of Jesus to His Father – Child-like love. This spirituality was derived from the spirit of St. Theresa of the child Jesus (one of…
Apostolate
The apostolate of the Institute is for the youth and the personnel for the youth will be Priests and Brothers. Helping the youths to discover the true meaning of life and its positive values; to abstain from ill related behaviours…
The Priests & Brothers of our Institute
THE SUPERIOR GENERALFr. Samuel Chukwunonso Ezikwelu, HFFBY THE COUNCILORSFr. Paul Chimezie Esieme, HFFBY(Vicar General/Coucilor in Charge of Youth Apostolate and Life of the Founder)Fr. Cletus Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo, HFFBY(Councilor in Charge of Events and Community Life)Fr. Simon Ikechukwu Muogbo, HFFBY(Councilor in…
A Journey of Faith: The History of the Congregation
Every great mission begins with a simple but powerful desire—to serve God and humanity with sincerity and love. The story of the Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth is one rooted in this very calling: starting afresh from…