A fraternity of distinguished Nigerians honoured by the Holy See in one of the Pontifical Orders or with a Papal Medal.
Available records show that the first Papal Knight in Nigeria was invested in Onitsha in 1956. Since then, many others have followed, and as of date the Association has approximately 350 members.
The largest group of honourees in Nigeria — Knights (KSG), Dames (DSG), and Commanders (KCSG) of St. Gregory the Great, recognised for service to the Church at the parish, diocesan, and national levels.
Knights (KSS) and Dames of St. Sylvester, honoured for their outstanding service and dedication in their professional and volunteer work for the Church and the community.
Recipients of the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal and the Benemerenti Medal (PM) — distinguished for particular acts of devotion, generosity, and pastoral support.
A small sample of the distinguished Nigerians across the 9 Provinces who make up the Association.
A distinguished public servant, community leader, and advocate for Catholic education across Nigeria.
Veteran statesman with decades of service to the Church and the public good at the highest levels.
Honoured by the Holy See for outstanding service to the local Church and the wider community.
A Dame of St. Gregory and a committed steward of the Association's mission and resources.
Senior legal practitioner and a Knight Commander of St. Gregory the Great, advising the Association on legal and governance matters.
Honoured for her years of service to the Church and her stewardship of the Association's finances.
Knight of St. Sylvester, ensuring the integrity and accountability of the Association's accounts.
The first elected President of the Association after its incorporation in 2009.
Second elected President of the Association, leading its growth across the country.
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.
If you are a Papal honouree and would like to be part of APKMN, the National Secretariat warmly welcomes your enquiry.