Societies of Apostolic Life in Nigeria

   Societies of Apostolic Life resembles Religious Institute, but "differ in that their members don't take religious vows". They pursue the apostolic purpose of the society to which they belong. If they profess the evangelical counsels, they take it as a bond/oath and not vows. The approved Societies of Apostolic life Approved by the Church (Holy See) in Nigeria are: 

*Missionary of St. Paul (MSP). 
PMB 2011, Iperu Remo 121003, Ogun state. 

*Missionaries of Africa (M. Afr.). 
Box 19460, UIPO, Ibadan, Oyo state. 

*St. Patrick's Missionary Society (SPS). 
PO BOX 1712, Calabar, Cross River state. spswavocations@yahoo.com

 

*Society of African Missions (SMA) PO BOX 7414, Shomolu, Lagos state. -for aspirants from south and east only. OR SMA HOUSE, PO BOX 84, Kagoro, kaduna state. -for aspirants from North only.

NOTE: THE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION IN NIGERIA ARE AS FOLLOW:

 1. 5-6 CREDITS IN WASSCE OR GCE. 

2. BAPTISED AND CONFIRMED CATHOLIC YOUTH. 

3. AGE LIMIT IS FROM 16 TO 25 YEARS OLD. BUT, SOME ACCEPT ABOVE 25 YEARS OLD.