Our Parish
About Us
A community of faith, worship, and service in the heart of Ikeja, Lagos — gathered around the altar of the Ascended Lord.
Our History
A House of Prayer in Ikeja
What began as a handful of the faithful gathering for Sunday Mass has grown, by God’s grace, into one of the most vibrant parishes of the Archdiocese of Lagos.
The Catholic Church of the Ascension began as a small chapel serving travellers and workers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja. Today our parish family numbers in the thousands — drawn from every corner of Nigeria and beyond, reflecting the journeys that pass daily through this part of Lagos.
We take our name from the Ascension of Our Lord — the mystery in which Christ, lifted up in glory, sends His Church into the world. That commission shapes everything we do: the liturgy we celebrate, the disciples we form, and the charity we practise.
“God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”
Romans 5:5
1962
Founded
1,000+
Seats at Mass
20+
Societies & Ministries
1000s
Families Served
“To worship God in spirit and in truth, to form disciples of the Ascended Lord, and to serve every person who passes through our doors — for God and for His glory.”
Parish Mission Statement
Through the Years
Key Milestones
1962
A Chapel at the Airport
IkejaA small chapel is established to serve Catholic travellers and workers at the Lagos international airport, with Mass said by visiting priests.
1978
Parish Erected
LagosThe chaplaincy is formally erected as a parish of the Archdiocese of Lagos under the title of the Ascension of the Lord.
1994
The Present Church
AscensionThe present church building is solemnly dedicated to the Ascension of Our Lord. Doors opened to the whole community of Ikeja — a house of prayer for God and for His glory.
2010
Parish Societies Flourish
CommunityThe parish grows to host over twenty societies and pious organisations, from the Legion of Mary to the Young Catholic Professionals.
2024
Renovation Begins
GrowthA two-phase renovation of the church and parish grounds begins, sustained entirely by the generosity of parishioners.
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Whether you are new to the parish or returning after time away, there is a place for you at the table of the Lord.
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