The Christ the King Catholic Parish (CKC), Enugu will on Dec. 12, 2021 host its Silver Jubilee Carol and Gospel Festival, the Parish Administrator, Rev.Fr. Longinus Ugonwa has said.
Ugonwa disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Enugu.
The clergy said that the event which would hold at the newly inaugurated Bishop CVC Onaga Pavilion, was part of activities to celebrate the silver jubilee anniversary of the parish.
He said that Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu were among top dignitaries that would witness the event.
He also said that notable gospel artistes, including Chinyere Udoma, Osinachi as well as the CKC Parish Glorious Praise Band would feature at the event.
According to the clergy, Christ the King Sonorous Choir will entertain the audience with Christmas Carols interspersed with passages from the Holy Bible which recount the story of redemption and the glory of man’s salvation.
“The highlight of the event is the presentation of the CKC Parish Humanitarian Award to Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State.
“The award is for his compassionate interventions in the lives of the poor and less privileged in the state,” Ugonwa said.