About Us
WHOM WE ARE
The Congregation of the Missionary of Companions of St. Dunstan (Dunstan Missionaries) was founded in the year 2012 by Rev. Fr. John Chukwuma J. Okafor, CP, a Passionist Priest with a heart full of love and compassion for the mentally challenged, the sick and the abandoned in the society.
The Congregation received its canonical decree and Ecclesiastical approval by The Most. Rev. Vincent Sowah Boinai, SVD, the Bishop of Yendi Diocese.
Our Mission is care for the mentally challenged in the society, and the sick, offering rehabilitation, spiritual and pastoral care and life long support to our brothers and sisters that are mentally challenged and abandoned in the society.
Our priests serve in various parish and pastoral ministries in various Archdioceses and Dioceses around the world and institutions like School chaplaincy, Prison chaplaincy, Hospital and Hopsice Chaplaincy.
Rev. Fr. John Chukwuma Okafor, CP
Moderator of Curia/Founder
Apostolate
Healing the Broken. Restoring the Forgotten
The Apostolate and Mission of the Congregation of the Missionary Companions of St. Dunstan (Dunstan Missionaries) is centered on bringing Christ’s healing, rehabilitation, Spiritual care and life long companionship and support to the mentally challenged and abandoned in our society.
We make every earnest effort to care for individuals with severe and mild mental health challenges, and the sick who are neglected, misunderstood or rejected by the society.
Our members combine physical attention, human and intellectual skills, Medicare care and deep Spiritual companionship, care and support to reflect Christ’s healing presence and love for the vulnerable and abandoned in our society.
Formation
Preparing men for a life of prayer, formation, and mission
Our formation journey combines prayer, study, community life, and pastoral preparation.
Aspirancy & Postulancy
This is the initial stage of discernment. Aspirants begin exploring their vocation through prayer, community life, and spiritual guidance. Postulants then enter more formally, learning the values, mission, and daily rhythm of the congregation.
Philosophical Studies
Candidates engage in academic formation, studying philosophy to deepen their understanding of human nature, ethics, and reason. This foundation prepares them to think critically and dialogue meaningfully with the world.
Novitiate
A sacred year of spiritual immersion. Novices live more fully the religious life, embracing silence, prayer, and study of the congregation’s charism. It’s a time of deep interior growth and commitment.
Theological Studies
This final academic stage prepares candidates for ordained ministry. They study Scripture, Church doctrine, liturgy, and pastoral theology—equipping them to serve as compassionate and knowledgeable shepherds.
