Gael Appointed Bishop in Nigeria

The Reverend Father Akinwunmi Oyejola ’13, a graduate of Saint Mary’s master’s degree program in marriage and family therapy, was appointed bishop of Osogbo Diocese in southwestern Nigeria. Bishop Oyejola was born in Nigeria and was ordained a priest in 1991. He holds degrees in the humanities and pastoral leadership from All Hallow’s College in Dublin, Ireland. He has served the Church in a variety of roles—as a parish priest, a diocesan director of vocations and diocesan chaplain of youth, diocesan director of the Biblical Apostolate, a member of Consultors, as well as national director of religious educators in Nigeria and director of the regional Pastoral Institute in Osun State, where Osogbo Diocese is located. Prior to his appointment, he served as parish priest for St. Stephen Catholic Church, Oyo, and director of the diocesan Centre for Family Pastoral Ministry.