INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

PROGRAM

17-20 MARCH 2024

I

Catholic University, an Educational

Project to Respond to the Academic,
Human, Spiritual, Political and
Social Challenges of our World

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES

MADONNA UNIVERSITY - NIGERIA
Church of Jesus the Saviour
 MARCH 17

15:00 Registrations - Madonna University Secretariat - Administrative Building

15:50 Opening Prayer

Medical Auditorium Led by Fr. Charles Eke, Madonna University Chaplain

Welcome Speeches
Father Founder Prof. Emmanuel Edeh, Madonna University
Prof. Uchenna Casmir Anyanwu, Vice-Chancellor, Madonna University
16:00
Prof. Martin Osita Anagboso, Deputy Vice-chancellor, Madonna University
Rev. Prof. Stephen Mbugua Ngari, IFCU Vice President, Vice Chancellor of the
Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya

Challenges and Issues Facing the Future of Catholic Universities

17:00
Dr. François Mabille, IFCU Secretary General

Inaugural Mass at Jesus the Saviour Church

18:30 Presided by H. Exc. Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri
and President of Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria

Cocktail-Dinner offered by the host university

20:30
European Quarters Refectory
 MARCH 18

9:00 The Gospel in the Catholic University: from Meanings to Actions

Medical Auditorium Very Rev. Fr. Prof. Remy N. Onyewuenyi, CSSp, Spiritan University, Nigeria

Panel: Making Live our Catholic Identities in Examples

Fr. Charles Arsène Randrianasolo, Université Catholique de Madagascar
Dr. Désiré Kiyombo, Université Catholique la Sapientia, D. R. of Congo
09:45
Prof. Nkechi Ezenwamadu, Madonna University
Sr. Maria da Assunção, Universidade Católica de Angola
Moderator: Charles Eze, Madonna University

10:45 Coffee Break

Workshops
Identity - Facilitator: Fr. Martin Uche, Saviourite House of formation
11:15
Mission - Facilitator: Fr. Rufus Arji, Catholic institute of West Africa
Service - Facilitator: Prof. Martin Osita Anagboso, Madonna University

12:30 Lunch - European Quarters Refectory

14:00 Catholic Education and the African Youth. Challenges and Prospects
Medical Auditorium Sr. Prof. Purissima Egbekpalu, Madonna University

Panel: The Service to the Common Good in Practices: Service to the Poors /
Service to the Peace / Student’s as Actors for the Service of the Community
Prof. Jan de Volder, K.U. Leuven, Belgium
15:00 Dr. Fr. George Mutalemwa, ACUHIAM, Saint Augustine University of Tanzania
Dr. Ejike Akpa, Madonna University
Dr. Fr. Dieudonné Musanganya Murhula, ACEAC, Université Catholique de Bukavu
Moderator: Prof. Cajethan Ilo, Madonna University

16:30 Refreshments

Eucharistic Celebration at Jesus the Saviour Church

17:00
Presided by H. E. John Cardinal Onaiyekan - Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES

19:30 MADONNA UNIVERSITY
Dinner at the European - NIGERIA
Quarters Refectory
 MARCH 19

10:00 Engineering Effective National Solutions through Catholic University Education

Silver Jubilee Auditorium H. Exc. Matthew Hassan Kuka, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto

University Tour by groups - Justice, Peace and Reconciliation Centre,

11:15 Museum of Charms and Fetish Objects, Botanical Garden, Empede Self Help
Projects

Lunch
13:30
European Quarters Refectory

Panel: The Future of Catholic Universities: Regional perspectives

Rev. Prof. Stephen Mbugua Ngari, IFCU Vice President, Catholic University of
15:00 Eastern Africa, Kenya
Medical Auditorium Prof. Ike Mulumba, Madonna University
Dr. Fr. Augustin Ndiaye, Université Catholique d’Afrique de l’Ouest, Burkina Faso
Moderator: Prof. Yacinth Ichoku, Veritas University

16:00 Refreshments

How to strengthen a Catholic Network of Universities in the Continent

Rev. Prof. Stephen Mbugua Ngari, IFCU Vice President - Dr. François Mabille,
16:30
IFCU Secretary General - Loïc Roche, Head of the IFCU Training Department -
Dr. Fr. George Mutalemwa, ACUHIAM Secretary General

Concluding Words: From a Centennial to a Jubilee

17:30
Prof. Martin Osita Anagboso, Deputy Vice-chancellor, Madonna University

Eucharistic Celebration at the Silver Jubilee Auditorium

18:00
Presided by H. E. John Cardinal Onaiyekan - Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja

Centennial Dinner
20:30
European Quarters Refectory

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES

MADONNA UNIVERSITY - NIGERIA
 MARCH 20

08:00 Opening Formalities and Instructions

8:30 Entry of Officiating Cardinal, Bishops, Priests and Dignitaries

Silver Jubilee Holy Mass

Presided by His Eminence, Cardinal Okpalaeke. Bishop of the Catholic
9:00 Diocese of Ekwulobia
His Lordship Most Rev. Donatus Ogun. Catholic Bishop of Uromi -
Homilist

10:45 Tea Break

10:55 Introduction of Special Guests and Dignitaries

11:15 National Anthem, University Anthem, Breaking of Kola Nut

11:30 Welcome Address by the Vice-Chancellor

11:40 Distinguished Guest Speaker - Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

12:10 Special Rendition by the Madonna University Central Choir

12:20 Distinguished Guest Speaker - Senator George Akume

12:35 Address of the Founder and Chancellor, Madonna University

INTERNATIONAL
12:50 FEDERATION
Cutting OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES
of Silver Jubilee Cake

MADONNA UNIVERSITY - NIGERIA

 MARCH 20

13:10 Entertainment / Lunch

13:40 Book Launch

14:10 Brief Speeches by selected Guests and Dignitaries

14:40 Awards and Special Recognitions of Friends of Madonna University

15:25 Awards and Special Recognition of Past Principal Officers

15:35 Awards and Special Recognition of Some Outstanding Alumni

Awards and Special Recognition of Deserving Staff (Teaching and

15:45
Non-Teaching)

15:55 Vote of Thanks by Chairman of Planning Committee

16:00 Final Announcements and Instructions

16:05 Closing Prayer/Benediction

16:10 Photographs

16:25 Recession

INTERNATIONAL
18:30 FEDERATION
Aperitive OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES
and Jubilee Dinner

MADONNA UNIVERSITY - NIGERIA