News & Church Life
Key Dates
29MAR
Palm Sunday
Commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem
2APR
Holy Thursday (washing of feet)
Remembers the Last Supper and the washing of feet
5APR
Resurrection (Easter, also celebrated at the cemetery)
Central feast of the Resurrection of Christ
7JUN
First Sunday of June
First Sunday of the month, observed as a local commemoration
3JUL
First Friday of July (for Mary)
First Friday of the month, dedicated to the Virgin Mary
10SEP
Anniversary of the Prophet Founder (SBJ Oshoffa)
Commemoration of the passing of Samuel Bilehou Joseph Oshoffa, founder of the Church
29SEP
Birth of the Church
Foundation of the Celestial Church of Christ in Porto-Novo, 1947
"The Lord does not call us to be spectators, but actors of His glory."
Pilgrimage
Sèmè 2026 : The Great Gathering
December 24, 2026
Get ready for the annual pilgrimage. Information about transportation and lodging is available from your parish representatives.