NAME:

Holy Family Youth Village Hostel

LOCATION:

Amansea in Awka North LGA Anambra State.

STRUCTURE AND FEATURES:

Four gigantic twin hostels with private kitchens, laundry, water heaters and study rooms; chapel; a cyber cafe; a clinic; a supermarket; hair saloon; General kitchen; canteen and refectory; a generator house with solar panels; two 740ft scientific boreholes for water; police post for security; football pitch; lawn tennis courts; basket and volleyball courts

CAPACITY AND LOGISTICS:

The hostel has 504 rooms in all. 492 are fully occupied by students both males and females though separately. The hostel has a total of 984 students from every part of Nigeria and different religious denominations. It is managed by three priests (the Rector, Spiritual Director and Bursar) and six religious sisters.

INAUGURATION

14th September 2009.

VISION:

Formation of future leaders through selfless and exemplary services.

MISSION:

Provision of a very conducive and serene atmosphere for studies and to get the best out of the youths in order to arm them to face future challenges, realize their dreams and help in transforming our society.

FEATS SO FAR:

Overall best hostel in cleanliness and discipline 2009 till date; overall best in academics and sports.

OTHER SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS:

Free bus ride to and from school daily; free German, Italian and Spanish Language classes; annual picnics to chosen places; music and leadership training.

CONTACTS:

Fr. Obielosi Dominic (The Rector): 08032776139.

Fr. Ogbuowelu Emmanuel (The Bursar): 08167676299.

Sr. M. Sarah Edeoga (The Chief Receptionist): 08064689745.

THE PICTORAL STRUCTURES:

 

Masses @ The Basilica of Most Holy Trinity

Sunday Masses (Main Church): 5:15am, 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:30am & 6:15pm. Other Masses outside the Basilica Church (Old Church Bulding): 5:30am, 6:00am, 7:15am & 8:45am (Children). Basilica Square: 7:00am. Stella Maris GRA Outstation: 6.00am, 9.00am & 9:00am (Children). Saturday Evening: 5:30pm (Mass with Vespers 1 of Sunday) Weekday Masses (Main Church): 5:15am, 6:00am & 6:15pm. Stella Maris GRA Outstation (Monday-Saturday): 6:00am. Thursday: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 6:00pm.