Archdiocese of Mount Carmel

Welcome to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

The mother church of the Archdiocese of Mount Carmel

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Next Mass: Today, 6pmWednesday evening Mass and novenaAll times
Confession: Saturday, 5pmUntil 7pmChoose a time
Find us: 1 Cathedral Square, LarkmereLarkmereDirections

Our parish priest

Parish priest of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel for five years. He restored the cathedral organ and opened the parish register to the online office.

Very Rev. Fr. Dominic EkpenyongParish priest since 2021

Archdiocese of Mount Carmel
+234 700 555 0121
[email protected]
Parish office Mon to Fri, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
Confessions Sat, 5pm to 7pm

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Mass times

This week's times, with any changes.

Sunday

6:30am·8:30am·10:30am·12:30pm·5:30pm

Weekday mornings

Mon to FriToday6:30am
Sat7am

Weekday evenings

WedToday6pm
Sat6pm

This weekClergy day of recollection: 6pm only

Full Mass schedule

Notices

All notices

Friday 23 October

The roof restoration: a third of the way there

Thank you to every family that has given. Here is where the work stands.

Details

Coming up

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Pray with us

Intentions shared this week. Parishioners can add their own, with or without their name.

Please pray for my mother, who goes into hospital for an operation on Thursday.Daniel Y. · 25 Oct · 14 prayed
Thanksgiving: our baby was born healthy after a difficult pregnancy. Glory to God.Chiamaka N. · 23 Oct · 31 prayed
For my final examinations next month. Pray that I will be calm and prepared.Ngozi O. · 21 Oct · 9 prayed

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Sacraments and requests

All sacraments

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For the living, the departed, or a particular grace.

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For yourself or someone you love, with or without your name.

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Sacrament certificates

Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage records from our registers.

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Confession times

When Confession is heard, and how to choose a time.

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Getting married

Notice, documents, the preparation course and the banns.

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Funeral arrangements

When someone dies: what to do and planning the funeral Mass.

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RCIA

Becoming Catholic, or completing the sacraments.

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Societies

Every society welcomes new members. Come to a meeting, or ask at the parish office.

All societies

Catholic Men Organisation

Love of God and service to humanity.

Sundays at 12:30, The youth centre

Catholic Women Organisation

The parish's Catholic women, in prayer and service.

Sundays at 12:00, The parish hall

Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria

Young Catholics of the parish, ages 15 to 35.

Saturdays at 16:00, The youth centre

Society of St Vincent de Paul

Help for the poor and the sick of the parish.

1 conference meets each week

His Grace’s voice

Most Rev. Anselm EzeakuArchbishop of Mount Carmel

“This month I ask every parish to give one hour of adoration on a Friday to pray for our seminarians and for new vocations.”

Read the full letter All pastoral lettersOctober 2026

A word from the pulpit

Very Rev. Fr. Dominic EkpenyongSunday 25 October · Lk 18:1-8

Praying without losing heart

Jesus tells us to pray always and not lose heart. The widow in the story does not have power or money. She has persistence. Prayer is not a way of getting God to change his mind. It is a way of letting him change ours. When we keep coming back, even on the days we feel nothing, we are being shaped. This week, pick one…

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Photos

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Mission Sunday2 photos, 23 October 2026

Parish sports day4 photos, 9 October 2026

Choir at the harvest Mass2 photos, 9 October 2026

First Holy Communion5 photos, 28 May 2026

Archdiocesan calendar

All archdiocesan events

Come and see

Wed 11 Nov

Come and see weekend for young men

St Joseph's Minor Seminary, Amberfield

Ordination

Sat 21 Nov

Priestly ordinations

Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Larkmere

Pilgrimage

Fri 27 Nov

Christ the King procession

Every deanery

Conference

Sun 6 Dec

Catechists' conference

Pastoral Centre, Larkmere

Clergy and staff

Full staff list

Very Rev. Fr. Dominic Ekpenyong

Parish priest

Rev. Fr. Jude Mbah

Assistant priest

Rev. Fr. Callistus Eke

Assistant priest

Olumide Ajayi

Parish administrator

Ngozi Okwu

Parish secretary

Felix Agu

Bursar

Coming for the first time

What time are the Masses?

Sunday Masses are at 6:30 am, 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm. The Saturday vigil is at 6 pm. Weekday Mass is at 6:30 am.

How do I book a baptism?

Ask at the parish office or use the baptism page on this website. We ask parents and godparents to come to one short preparation talk first. There is no fee for the sacrament.

How long before the wedding should we see the parish priest?

At least six months before. He will ask for baptism certificates, arrange the marriage preparation course and publish the banns on three Sundays.

When is the parish office open?

Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm. For a sick call at any hour, ring the presbytery.

How do I get a certificate?

Request it from the certificates page on this website or at the office. Certificates are ready within three working days.

How can I give to the parish?

At the Sunday collection, by envelope at the office, or online from the Give page. Every gift is receipted.

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Can a Catholic stand as sponsor at a dedication in another church?

You may attend with joy and pray for the child. That is a real gift to your cousin, and you should give it freely. A sponsor, though, speaks for the faith in which the child will be raised. In a dedication that is your…

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