St. Sebastian Catholic Cathedral 🕊️ | 115 Years of Faith in Ijebu Ode

This is ST. SEBASTIAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL, Ijebu Ode 🕊️The Mother Church of the Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode.**THE TIMELINE:**- **1864**: First Catholic masses in Ijebu region at Itasin-Imobi- **1911**: First structure built by missionary fathers for growing believers- **1950**: Rebuilt larger as the Christian community expanded - **May 29, 1969**: Became Cathedral of the new Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode under Bishop Anthony Saliu Sanusi- **1911-2011**: Centenary celebrated. Statue of St. Sebastian unveiled Nov 19, 2011 by Bishop Albert Ayinde Fasina**WHY IT MATTERS TO IJEBU:**1. **Faith Center**: Seat of the Bishop. Coordinates all Catholic parishes across Ijebuland2. **Civilization Impact**: Catholic mission built primary/secondary schools, clinics and hospitals that boosted literacy and health in Ijebu3. **Social Welfare**: Runs outreach, charity and empowerment programs for the poor and vulnerable - regardless of religion4. **Unity Model**: In a predominantly Islamic region, this cathedral stands for interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence5. **Moral Anchor**: Promotes ethical leadership, civic discipline and community developmentFrom a small 1911 mission church → to a 1950 landmark → to a 1969 Cathedral → to a 2011 Centenary monument.3 generations of service to Ijebu Ode.This is Part 6 of "TOWNS THAT BUILT US"QUESTION FOR YOU 👇Are you Catholic in Ijebu? What year did your family join this parish?Tag your CMO, CWO, or parish group below 👇Documented by Bobagbadun Digital Mall, August 2026#StSebastianCathedral #IjebuOde #CatholicIjebu #1911 #Centenary #IjebuFaith #OgunState #Nigeria #History #Interfaith #Bobagbadun #TownsThatBuiltUs