Sr. Regina Chimerelem Onyegbule, O.P., a Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medalist!!!

February, 25th remains a memorable day for the Church in Sokoto Diocese as Pope Francis honours twenty-four of her members. The honours include; Monsignors, Knights of St. Sylvester, Knights of St Gregory the Great and Medalists.

 

A great Dominican, Sr. Regina  Chimerelem Onyegbule, O.P. received one of those honours; she is now a Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medalist!!! Congratulations to her.

 

Sr. Onyegbule, O.P. is a member of the Order of Preachers, Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena, Gusau, Nigeria. She made her first and final profession of Vows on the  6th of August, 1988 and 24th of September, 1994 respectively.

 

Sr. Onyegbule, O.P. has served the Church through many Ministries of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena. Since 1998, she has laboured tirelessly in Sokoto Diocese. She is the manager of the Rural Development Animation Programme, (RUDAP) in the Sokoto Diocese. This programme collaborates with foreign agencies to provide portable clean water, formal education and youth empowerment. It equally promotes a safe environment through toilet construction and sanitation campaigns. It works with rural farmers to ensure food security and improved income.

 

Sr. Onyegbule, O.P. is a hardworking religious who is highly committed to duty. She is a good dancer with an incredible sense of humour.

 

God is great to have crowned His lowly handmaid with such great an honour.

 

We are proud of you, dear Sr Regis.

Congratulations!!!