NAACUS 2025: A Historic Gathering
United in Christ for Evangelization
Theme: United in Christ for Evangelization (1 Cor. 1:10-13)Goal: African Catholics' Faith and Culture in Action
DatesJuly 18–20, 2025
LocationColumbus, OH — St. Francis DeSales / St. Matthias School
HostRegion 6
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2025 Conference Schedule of Events
The NAACUS 2025 Bi-Annual Conference, hosted by Region 6 in Columbus, OH, brought together African Catholics from across the United States for three days of worship, learning, fellowship, and cultural celebration. Below is the complete official schedule of every session, workshop, and activity from this historic gathering.
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View Photo GalleryFriday, July 18, 2025Men's Retreat: Who Do You Say You Really Are?Presenter: Deacon Joseph LeMay
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Friday, July 18, 2025Women's Retreat: Challenges and EmpowermentPresenter: Fr. Anthony Essien OFM Cap (Organized by NAACUS Women's Ministry)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Friday, July 18, 2025RegistrationPresenter: NAACUS Team
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
St. Francis DeSales / St. Matthias School
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Friday, July 18, 2025Youth PresentationPresenter: NAACUS Youth
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Friday, July 18, 2025Welcome by Diocese of Columbus, OHPresenter: Diocese of Columbus
6:00 PM – 6:10 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Friday, July 18, 2025Welcome AddressesPresenter: Fr. Elias Udeh CSSP (Conference Chair) · Mrs. Sally Stovall (NAACUS President) · Sr. Joanna Okereke HHCJ (PCMRT/USCCB)
6:10 PM – 6:30 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Friday, July 18, 2025Dinner / Praise and Worship Concert / EntertainmentPresenter: NAACUS Team
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Friday, July 18, 2025Socials / Networking / Break
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Friday, July 18, 2025Opening Conference MassPresenter: Bishop Jerome Feudjio
9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025Registration / Continental BreakfastPresenter: NAACUS Team
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025Morning Prayer
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025NAACUS OverviewPresenter: Mrs. Sally Stovall
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025Acknowledgement of Special Messages / Remarks from Bishops, County or State
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025Keynote Address: United in Christ for EvangelizationPresenter: Bishop Jerome Feudjio
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025Q&A Session on Keynote AddressPresenter: Bishop Jerome Feudjio
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025Workshop (Adults, English): United as God's PeoplePresenter: Mr. Alex Danso
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025Workshop (Adults, French): United as God's PeoplePresenter: Fr. Benoit Mukamba CSSP
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025Workshop (Youth): Knowing and Following ChristPresenter: Fr. Thomas Kamau
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025Workshop (Young Adults): Overcoming the Challenges of Young AdulthoodPresenter: Mr. Augustine Anyimadu-Ahenkae
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025Roundtable Discussions / Resolutions (Adults — English & French)Presenter: Dr. Obioma Aguocha (English) · French Facilitator (French)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025Roundtable Discussions / Resolutions (Young Adults & Youth)Presenter: Mrs. Gertrude Udoutun-Mwirichia · Dr. Juliet Njoku (Youth Facilitators)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025NAACUS General MeetingPresenter: NAACUS Leadership
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025Young Adults PresentationPresenter: NAACUS Young Adults
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025Youth PresentationPresenter: NAACUS Youth
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025Closing MassPresenter: Most Rev. Earl K. Fernandes, Diocese of Columbus (Celebrant & Homilist) · Most Rev. Jerome Feudjio, Diocese of Virgin Islands (Co-celebrant)
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
St. Francis DeSales
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Saturday, July 19, 2025African Style CelebrationPresenter: NAACUS Team
8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wyndham Hotels
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Sunday, July 20, 2025Sunday Mass
9:00 AM
St. Josephine Bakhita — 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd, Columbus, OH
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