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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
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By Fr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie On this day of the Lord’s Transfiguration, we witness your truly remarkable departure, O great Father. You entered this world quietly, halted the reign of death in the Ekpu family, and now leave with an aura of nobility, the valor of greatness, the decorum of the mighty, the courage of the
By CSN Media Emeritus Archbishop of Benin, Most Rev Patrick Ebosele Ekpu is dead. According to a release signed by the Benin Archdiocesan Chancellor, Rev Fr. Michael Oyanoafoh, the deceased Prelate died on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at exactly 7:09pm after a brief illness. The Archbishop of Benin, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, solicits prayers
Rev. Fr. David Okolie I met a young boy last year during my annual leave, who had just completed Junior Secondary School (JSS 3) and was already acquiring various SKILLS. In addition to playing the trumpet with the Parish Choral Group, his parents had enrolled him in a TAILORING firm to learn that skill as
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, The whole of the Christian life finds meaning in the conscious understanding that whatever we have as individuals (Time, Treasure, and Talent) ought to be SHARED with others. This was the secret of the success of the early disciples of Jesus Christ (cf. Acts 2:44-45, 4:32). The Church teaches that,
By CSN Media The Catholic Bishops of the Owerri Ecclesiastical Province have issued a communiqué offering hope and guidance to Nigerians amidst the country’s social and economic challenges. In a statement signed by Archbishop Lucius I. Ugorji and Bishop Augustine N. Echema, the bishops said that “The mood of the nation is one of frustration,
Our Concern for the Well-being of our People Preamble We, the Catholic Bishops of the Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, met at the Sacred Heart Pastoral/Retreat Centre, Orlu, from the 30–31 July, 2024. Having prayerfully deliberated on several matters of grave concern to our people, we issue the following Communiqué: The Mood of the Nation Our nation,
The Association for Catholic Information in Africa (ACI AFRICA) is celebrating the 5th anniversary of its establishment. Launched on August 17, 2019, to serve as a news apostolate of the EWTN Global Catholic Network in Africa, this news service provides free, up-to-date news about the Catholic Church in Africa, with particular emphasis and references to
By CSN Media The Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have issued a communique highlighting the role of protests as a last resort for citizens who have been ignored by those in power. The bishops, who met at the Domus Pacis Pastoral Institute in Akure, Ondo State, emphasized that protests are a legitimate means for
By Rev. Fr. Anthony Adetayo The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode, Most Rev. Francis Obafemi Adesina, in a statement released on Saturday 27th July 2024 has appealed to Nigerians to pray for peace and stability in the country. He urged citizens to refrain from violence during possible protests against the government, instead advocating