Nigeria Catholic Network (NCN) is the one stop integrated network for all that concerns the Catholic Church in Nigeria. Here you find news and information on the structures, administration, sacramental life, institutions, groups, organs, events, and much more, in the Church in Nigeria. This is an initiative of the National Directorate of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, (CSN), the Communication Office of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN)
FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh Here are 12 salient points from the Address of the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) during his encounter with the President of Nigeria on Tuesday, 28 July, 2026: RESPONSES BASED ON STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE:
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh Here are 12 salient points from the Address of the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) during his encounter with the President of Nigeria on Tuesday, 28 July, 2026: RESPONSES BASED ON STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE:
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh In a firm and comprehensive address delivered during a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa on July 28, 2026, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, raised serious concerns over the state of the nation’s democratic situation, issuing a direct warning against
The Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City has officially announced the funeral rites for the late Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze, scheduling his burial for Thursday, August 13, 2026. According to a circular dated July 28, 2026, issued by the Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Very Rev. Fr. Michael Oyanoafoh, on the directive of the Apostolic Administrator, Most
The theme of this year’s World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly draws on a powerful promise from Scripture: “I will never forget you” (Isaiah 49:15). In his message for the sixth celebration of the day, Pope Leo XIV reminded Catholics that this promise should shape how all treat the older adults in their lives.
“His mercy is from age to age” (Luke 1:50) Today, Sunday, July 26, 2026, the Church joins the universal family of God in celebrating the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. On this joyful occasion, I extend my warmest greetings and blessings to all our grandparents and elderly ones in the Diocese of Oyo
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh Expressing deep concern over rising voter apathy and the erosion of public trust in democratic institutions, the Justice, Development and Peace Commission of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria has called for urgent civic action and institutional reforms as the nation prepares for the 2027 General Elections. The commission’s position was
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Enugu State Chapter, has strongly condemned the proposed repeat of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections, describing the arrangement as a direct affront to millions of Christian faithful across the country. The rejection was made public in a communique issued at
By Ambrose Igboke, PhD.Enugu Catholic communication leaders have set a historic precedent that promises to fundamentally reshape how the Church in Nigeria speaks, evangelises, and engages both within the church and the wider society. This development is the direct outcome of the 2026 General Assembly and Media Training for Diocesan Directors of Social Communications and
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh PLEASE CLICK TO SUBMIT YOUR SPIRITUAL PLEDGES AND MASS OFFERINGS NOW BEFORE JULY 31ST, 2026 Following the passing of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin City and former President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, on July 9, 2026, a thoughtful wave of spiritual