St. Anthony the Great Parish

St. Anthony the Great Parish, Sang, is part of the Catholic Diocese of Yendi, located approximately 33 kilometres west of Yendi. It originated as an outstation of Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral Parish, Yendi, in 2010 and was formally erected as a parish in 2019. The parish serves a population of over 50,000 inhabitants, predominantly in rural communities. It has nine outstations: St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Kanimo; St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bagmark; St. Martin Catholic Church, Ndinyoriyili; St. Thomas Catholic Church, Kanuldo; St. Augustine Catholic Church, Bachabordo; St. Paul Catholic Church, Nanduli; St. Gregory Catholic Church, D.C. Kura; St. Mary Catholic Church, Yawondo; and St. Barnabas Catholic Church, Jemli. The parish has been served by several priests, including Rev. Fr. John Navaratnam (2006–2011), Rev. Fr. Cletus Akosa (2011–2013), Rev. Fr. Isidore Aayang (2013–2019), Rev. Fr. Sixtus Dery (2020–2023), and Rev. Fr. Basil Tengkye (2023–present). Through evangelisation, catechesis, sacramental celebrations, and community engagement, St. Anthony the Great Parish continues to nurture the faith of its members and proclaim the Gospel, bearing witness to Christ through faith, hope, love, and service.