Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria lifts suspension on Knights – The Eagle Online

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has lifted the suspension placed on the activities of the Order of the Knights of St John International.

The President and Secretary of the conference, Bishop Lucius Ugorji and Bishop Donatus Ogun, said this in a statement.

Ugorji, who oversees Owerri Diocese, and Ogun, the head of Uromi Diocese, said in the statement on Tuesday that the lifting of the suspension was approved during the ongoing second 2022 plenary of the Catholic Bishops, holding in Orlu, Imo State, after the Knights complied with all directives.

They said: “We hereby lift the suspension and beseech you to fully implement the agreements that have facilitated the much desired peace process.”

The KSJI was suspended as a Catholic organisation on February 16, 2022 due to the Knight’s failure to comply with the 10-point directive meant to resolve the lingering crisis in the Order.

The statement by the CBCN added: “Whilst commending you to the Blessed Virgin Mary Queen of Peace, we earnestly urge you to shun the spirit of division and rancour.

“This will strengthen the bond of love that holds you together as a family and members of the body of Christ.”