The Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus ( HHCJ ) Sisters from Ghana, Nigeria and Togo travelled all the way to the Republic of Bénin to show solidarity with Sr. Victoria Iroko HHCJ, during the funeral of her mother, Mama Juliana Iroko.
Aged 80, Mama Juliana was laid to rest at her home town, Ikpejdile – Sakete on Friday, September 10, 2026.
Preaching during the funeral Mass, the Officiating Priest, Fr. George Gbohiki described Mama Juliana as a faithful Catholic who lived and practiced her faith as recommended by the Church.
The Priest explained that Mama Juliana received all the Sacraments and also handed down the Catholic Faith to her children and grandchildren. As if she knew she was going to die, she gathered all her children and gave them her blessing while encouraging them to live and practice their faith in all circumstances of life.
Giving a vote of thanks, after the funeral Mass, the deceased daughter, Sr. Victoria thanked the entire congregation for coming to support and sympathise with them at the funeral of their mother.
She thanked the priests present, especially those from Nigeria.
In a special way she rendered gratitude to her Religious Sisters, especially the Provincial Superior of Ghana Province for leading such a large delegation of sisters to the funeral, stating further that, this was the first time the village was witnessing such a great number of sisters in one ceremony.
During the Vigil ceremony that preceded the funeral, the Provincial Superior of Ghana Province led the sisters after their arrival to greet sister’s family. She used the occasion to sympatise with Sister’s father, assuring him of the continuous prayers of the Sisters.
Sr. Victoria from the Republic of Bénin is on Mission to Ghana and works as a nurse at the Holy Family Hospital, Berekum in the Sunyani Diocese.
May the soul of Mama Juliana Iroko, rest in peace.
