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Father Benjamin Onyemachi, SMMM, Pastor

Father Benjamin Onyemachi, SMMM, Pastor

Father Ben arrived in Boise in July of 2022. He has been serving at Holy Apostles Parish in Meridian. Born on Nov. 27, 1976, he studied at Bigard Memorial Seminary and at Seat of Wisdom Major Seminary, both in Nigeria. He was ordained for the Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy Congregation (SMMM) on July 24, 2010, at Mater Dei Cathedral by the Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji. He served as a visiting priest and associate pastor at several parishes, school principal at Bishop Nwedo Memorial Boys High School and Confessor at the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Novitiate.

Father Celestine Agwu, SMMM, Guest Priest

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Erin Clemm, Religious Education Coordinator

Jenny Morrison, Youth Ministry Coordinator

Jeff Finken, Custodian

Cynthia Muskat, Music Ministry Coordinator

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