Directory of Osogbo Catholic Priests Released

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Comprehensive Directory of Osogbo Catholic Priests Released

Osogbo, Osun State — The Catholic Diocese of Osogbo has released an updated and comprehensive directory of priests serving across its various deaneries, detailing their names, contact information, positions, and assigned parishes.

The compilation, now featured on Akahi News, provides parishioners and the wider Catholic community with direct access to essential pastoral contacts across the diocese.

The directory covers the Osogbo, Ede, Ilesa, Ibokun, Ife, Modakeke, Otan, and Inisha deaneries, listing deans, parish priests, associates, chaplains, and priests-in-residence. Each entry includes the priest’s name, phone number, parish, and postal details.

Highlights from the directory include:

• Osogbo Deanery led by Rev. Fr. Benjamin Adebiyi of St Benedict Cathedral, Osogbo, with supporting priests across Ayetoro, Ogo-Oluwa, Oke Odo, and other communities.
• Ede Deanery under Rev. Fr. Pius Odediran, covering parishes in Oke-Fia, Ede, Ifon/Ilobu, Ejigbo, Ofatedo, Owode-Ede, and Agunbelewo.
• Ilesa Deanery headed by Rev. Fr. Patrick Ajayi, featuring parishes in Ifofin, Ipetu-Ijesa, Ifewara, Oke-Ese, Imo, Irojo, and Owena-Ijesa.
• Ibokun Deanery coordinated by Rev. Fr. Paul Akinyode, serving Oloruntedo, Ibokun, Esa-Oke, Ijebu-Ijesa, Ilare Ijesa, and other locations.
• Ife Deanery directed by Rev. Fr. Peter Adeyemi of SS Peter & Paul Pro-Cathedral, Lagere, with coverage in Ilode, O.A.U., Igboya, Oranfe, OAU Road 7, and Mokuro.
• Modakeke Deanery led by Rev. Fr. Francis Adetunji, serving Iraye, Ifetedo, Ipetumodu, Akarabata, Ondo Road, Ajebandele, and Olode.
• Otan Deanery guided by Rev. Fr. Michael Akinsode, overseeing Otan-Ayegbaju, Aagba, Iree, Ila-Orangun, Ororuwo, Igbajo, and Oke-Anaye.
• Inisha Deanery under Rev. Fr. John Popoola, managing Inisa, Ikirun, Oyan, Ijabe, Okuku, and Iba parishes.

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The release of this directory marks a significant step in enhancing pastoral accessibility, fostering stronger communication between the faithful and their shepherds.

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Full List of Osogbo Diocese Catholic Priests, Their Contacts, Parishes, and Positions

In an effort to keep parishioners and the public well-informed, the Catholic Diocese of Osogbo has released a comprehensive directory of its priests, including their positions, parishes, and contact details, across all deaneries.

OSOGBO DEANERY
Dean: Rev. Fr. Benjamin Adebiyi – 08103358939, St Benedict Cathedral, Osogbo, P.O. Box 12, Osogbo, Osun State.
Administrator: Rev. Fr. Festus Komolafe – 08033682310
Associate: Rev. Fr. Martin Obiyemi – 07010770975

St Mary Parish, Ayetoro, Osogbo, P.O. Box 259, Osogbo, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Benjamin Adebiyi – 08103358939
Priest-in-Residence: Msgr. John A. Adeniyi – 08037211445

St Vincent de Paul Parish, Ogo-Oluwa, Osogbo, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Lawrence Olaniyan – 08037381523

St Joseph Quasi Parish, Oke Odo, Osogbo.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Francis Idowu – 08036359864

St Thomas Parish, Ota Efun, Osogbo.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Peter Akinkunmi – 08035135962

St Lawrence Parish, Oke-Ayepe, Osogbo.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ogundipe – 08034479744

Police Chaplaincy, Oke-Fia, Osogbo.
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Simeon Oyetunmbi – 07037806240

St John Paul II, Osogbo.
Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Fr. Ambrose Olasinde – 08035854664

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EDE DEANERY
Dean: Rev. Fr. Pius Odediran – 07035610165, Sacred Heart Parish, Oke-Fia, Osogbo, P.O. Box 2093, Osogbo, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Pius Odediran – 07035610165
Priest-in-Residence: Rev. Fr. Simeon Oyetunmbi – 07037806240

St Anthony’s Parish, Ede, P.O. Box 73, Ede, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joseph Ayo Abe – 08034001887
Residence: Rev. Fr. Clement Akinwale – 08033739564

St Joseph’s Parish, Ifon/Ilobu, P.O. Box 37, Ifon, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Albert Ominiyi – 08066399456

St Thomas Quasi Parish, Ejigbo.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Pierre Chanel Ulama, M.Afr.
Associates: Rev. Fr. Jean-Pierre Bashonbana, M.Afr.; Rev. Fr. Edmond Ouedraogo, M.Afr.

St George Parish, Ofatedo.
Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Fr. Peter Akinsanya – 08064472607
Associate: Rev. Fr. Anthony Akinlawon – 08109938829

Holy Family Parish, Owode-Ede.
Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Fr. Patrick Soladoye – 08068924850

St John the Baptist Parish, Agunbelewo, Osogbo.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Michael Odusanwo – 07060674057

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ILESA DEANERY
Dean: Rev. Fr. Patrick Ajayi – 08033884596, St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Ifofin, Ilesa, P.O. Box 88, Ilesa, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Patrick Ajayi – 08033884596

All Saints Parish, Ipetu-Ijesa, P.O. Box 24, Ipetu-Ijesa, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Cyril Olagunju – 08038468731
Residence: Rev. Fr. Philip Seweje – 08136776594

St Dominic’s Parish, Ifewara, P.O. Box 88, Ifewara, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Stephenson Olowolagba – 08105161151

St James Parish, Oke-Ese, Ilesa, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Cyril Oni – 08034377285

St Lawrence Quasi Parish, Imo, Ilesa.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Stephen Okurumeh – 08029716207

St Michael Quasi Parish, Irojo, Ilesa.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Anthony Omodunbi – 08060047500

St Christopher Quasi Parish, Owena-Ijesa.
Parish Priest: [Name Not Provided]

Sacred Heart Parish, Ipetu-Ijesa, P.O. Box 24, Ipetu-Ijesa, Osun State.
Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Fr. Philip Seweje – 08136776594

St Raphael Military Chaplaincy, Ipetu-Ijesa.
Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Fr. Philip Seweje – 08136776594

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IBOKUN DEANERY
Dean: Rev. Fr. Paul Akinyode – 08033617087, St Michael’s Parish, Ibokun, P.O. Box 05, Ibokun, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Paul Akinyode – 08033617087

Christ the King Church, Oloruntedo, Ilesa, P.O. Box 211, Oloruntedo, Ilesa, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. John Adegoke – 08062899862

St Peter’s Parish, Esa-Oke, P.O. Box 44, Esa Oke, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Michael Ige – 08065255520

St Joseph’s Parish, Ijebu-Ijesa.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Julius Soladoye – 08034730965
Residence: Rev. Fr. Adebayo Anthony – 08034730965

St Francis Parish, Ilare-Ijesa, P.O. Box 05, Ibokun, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Patrick Oladapo – 08060714202

Church of Resurrection (St. Victoria), Ilesa.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Pius Olubiyi – 07063932717

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IFE DEANERY
Dean: Rev. Fr. Peter Adeyemi – 08033547105, SS Peter & Paul Pro-Cathedral, Lagere, Ile-Ife, P.O. Box 136, Lagere, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Peter Adeyemi – 08033547105
Associate: Rev. Fr. Vincent Ekeneme – 08038989620

St John’s Parish, Ilode, Ile-Ife.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Idowu – 08030463530

Our Lady of Perpetual Light Chapel, O.A.U., Ile-Ife, P.O. Box 609, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Ajayi – 07039739602
Associate: Rev. Fr. John Afolabi – 09030020870

St Mary’s Parish, Igboya, Ile-Ife, P.O. Box 1596, Lagere, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Michael Okodua – 08031132706

SS John & Paul Parish, Oranfe, Ile-Ife, P.O. Box 1846, Oranfe, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. John Makinde – 07069700332
Associate: Rev. Fr. Felix Oyedeji – 09027610307

Holy Family Quasi Parish, OAU Road 7, Ile-Ife.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Felix Olaniyan – 08069031315

St Paul Quasi Parish, Mokuro, Ile-Ife, P.O. Box 1846, Oranfe, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. John Makinde – 07069700332
Associate: Rev. Fr. Felix Oyedeji – 09027610307

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MODAKEKE DEANERY
Dean: Rev. Fr. Francis Adetunji – 08035800049, St Lawrence Parish, Akarabata, Modakeke, Ife.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Francis Adetunji – 08035800049

St Francis’ Parish, Iraye, Modakeke, Ife, P.O. Box 14, Modakeke, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Anthony Olagoke – 08034905907

St Patrick’s Parish, Ifetedo, P.O. Box 7, Ifetedo, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Michael Ajayi – 08033700141

St Augustine’s Parish, Ipetumodu, P.O. Box 3, Ipetumodu, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Peter Akinola – 08029352469

St Anthony’s Quasi Parish, Ondo Road, Ile-Ife.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Albert Obembe – 08034767967

Sacred Heart Parish, Ajebandele, Ile-Ife.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Nelson Olagunju – 08063085430

St Peter the Apostle Parish, Olode.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Pius Odekunle – 08036505451

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OTAN DEANERY
Dean: Rev. Fr. Michael Akinsode – 08033897528, St Nicholas Pro-Cathedral, Otan-Ayegbaju, P.O. Box 50, Otan-Ayegbaju, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Michael Akinsode – 08033897528

St Anthony Parish, Aagba, P.O. Box 32, Iragbiji P.O., Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Augustine Famoriyo – 08033781535

St Mary Parish, Iree, P.O. Box 160, Iree, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Julius Olarewaju – 09077908318

St Julius Parish, Ila-Orangun, P.O. Box 70, Ila-Orangun, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Gabriel Adeniyi – 08033763491

St Patrick Parish, Ororuwo.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Martin Oguntoyinbo – 08034432722
Associate: Rev. Fr. Isaac Awe – 08168961473

St Anthony Parish, Igbajo, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Anthony Adebayo – 07036548632

St Peter Parish, Oke-Anaye, Otan, P.O. Box 50, Otan-Ayegbaju, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Michael Akinsode – 08033897528

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INISA DEANERY
Dean: Rev. Fr. John Popoola – 07035429548, St Paul Parish, Ikirun, P.O. Box 388, Ikirun, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. John Popoola – 07035429548

St Joseph Parish, Inisa, P.O. Box 20, Inisa, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Augustine Abiola – 08035366340

St Michael Parish, Oyan, P.O. Box 255, Oyan, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Benedict Idowu – 08035608536

St Mary Parish, Ijabe, Osun State.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Philip Fayanju – 08132243061

St Anthony Parish, Okuku.
Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Fr. Anthony Awojobi – 07060914877

Christ the King Catholic Church, Iba.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Lawrence Omowumi – 08034835029

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The release of this detailed directory by the Catholic Diocese of Osogbo underscores the Church’s commitment to openness, accessibility, and pastoral care. With clear contact details and assignments, parishioners can more easily reach their priests for spiritual guidance, sacramental needs, and community support.

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