God certainly works in mysterious ways.  Fr. Louis Fowoyo is the Pastor at St. Gaspar del Bufalo Catholic Church, here in Rome City.  And by decree of Bishop Kevin Rhoades, he is pastor at the Oratory of the Holy Family.   Father Louis is celebrating 40 years in the priesthood with us here in Rome City on Sunday, October 5, 2025.  

It can only be explained as a mystery of God, that He would call a man in Kabba, Nigeria to the Priesthood, then call that man to North America, then call that man to the Diocese of Fort Wayne, and then call that man to Rome City, Indiana, and then place that man as pastor of the birthplace of the devotion to Our Lady, the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America.  

While some may wonder aloud why God gave a Nigerian priest the role of “vigilance” over the birthplace of the devotion to Our Lady of America.   The answer is a mystery, but I believe Heaven is telling us that Our Lady’s hope is not just for America, but for the world. 

Fr. Louis has been a great blessing to us at the Oratory, St. Gaspar Catholic Church and to the larger community.  

Thank you, Fr. Louis Fowoyo

As you finish reading this, please offer a prayer for Fr. Louis and his vocation.