Pious Societies &
Devotional Groups
Supporting the spiritual growth of our parishioners through dedicated prayer cycles and community service.
Structure & Stewardship
There are seven (7) Small Christian Communities in the Parish. They meet fortnightly based on individual community’s schedule. Their revival and effectiveness is being taken seriously through yearly opening Masses and community gatherings.
Community
Mount Zion
Community
Mount Sinai
Community
Bethel
Community
St. Raphael
Community
St. Michael
Community
Shalom
Community
Canaan
The Parish Pastoral Council is Canonically set up as a consultative body to shepherd the flock of Christ. The present Council was Commissioned in January 2019 and comprises 30 members including the priests.
Committees include: Evangelization, Liturgical, Education, Welfare, Marriage and Family Life, Building and Maintenance, Social Communications, Harvest, and Finance.
Current Leadership
- PPC Chairman Prof. S. S. Ogbogu
- Vice Chairman Dr. Mrs. M. O. Salami
- Secretary Mrs. P. A. Okoroafor
Parish Legacy
A Short History of the
Chaplaincy
The roots of Our Lady of Perpetual Light Chaplaincy (OLPLC), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, trace back to 1962 at Ibadan. Originally the "Unife Catholic Church," the community transitioned seamlessly when the university moved to Ile-Ife in 1967.
Papal Knight Professor Gabriel Afolabi Ojo and his wife were foundation members, ensuring the Unife Catholic Community had a robust start. Before moving to Ife, it served as an outstation of Saints Peter and Paul Major Seminary, Ibadan.
Place of Worship
When the Catholic Community moved to Ife in 1967, there was no permanent place of worship. Services were held in open spaces, under trees, and even student hostels. Between 1967 and 1980, student and staff priests like Rev Fr Julius Babatunde Adelakun (Emeritus Bishop of Oyo) and others shepherded the flock through these transient spaces.
The Dominican Administration (1980–2008)
In 1980, upon the request of Bishop Adelakun, the Dominicans took over. They devoted their time and treasures to building the chapel, starting in 1982. The congregation began using the uncompleted chapel in 1985. The Dominicans served until 2008, succeeded by diocesan priests including Rev Fr Joseph Ayo Abe, Very Rev Fr Thaddeus Olaolu Ajayi, and our current chaplain. Through the generosity of donors and enlightened parishioners, the chapel reached its present stage.
Present Composition
Today, the people of God in the Chaplaincy comprise various pious societies including the CMO, CWO, NFCS (students), CYON (youth), the Choir, and the Laity Council. We are a thriving community of faith joined in the spirit of service, sharing the word of God through our seven Small Christian Communities.
Current Personnel
Our Clergy & Religious
Rev. Fr. Michael Akinsode
Chaplain
Sr. Mary Abaekere, HHJC
Religious Assistant
Sr. Anne Abioye, HVM
Religious Assistant