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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By Samson Adeyanju Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Most Rev. Stephen Dami Mamza emphasized the church’s role as a prophetic voice for social justice during the opening of the 2024 General Assembly of the Catholic Diocese of Yola. The assembly, held at Saint Theresa Cathedral Jimeta, focused on the theme, “Mobilizing Pastoral Agents for Structural
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) community came together on Monday, July 1, 2024, to celebrate a significant milestone in the life of Rev. Fr. Joseph Tile Nomhwange, SMA, Director of the Department of Mission and Dialogue, as he marked his 50th birthday. The occasion was met with gratitude, joy, and thanksgiving. The celebration began
By Father Kenneth Agwu “I hold it a noble task to rescue from oblivion those who deserve to be specially remembered” – Pliny the Younger Here, attention turns to one of the most significant religious figures in Nigeria, perhaps, Africa. He is none other than His Eminence Dominic Cardinal Ignatius Udo Ekandem, a Man Whose
By CSN Media Veritas University, a Catholic-owned institution in Bwari-Abuja, Nigeria, has made a remarkable impact on the international academic stage, showcasing its excellence in education and innovation. The university has achieved two significant milestones, further solidifying its reputation as a powerhouse of academic distinction. Firstly, Veritas University emerged victorious in the inaugural Commonwealth Universities
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, you can bear witness to the fact that THE THOUGHT OF DEATH is the most avoided idea in our individual lives and in communal discussions. However, this DEATH that we always avoid thinking about, is a MUST for everybody. It is true that death was not originally in the plan
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, we all know that whenever God is INVOLVED in our lives and activities, that victory is assured. This explains the reason for the saying thus: ‘One with God is MAJORITY’. Indeed , ‘If God is for us, who can be against us?’ (cf. Rom 8:31). However, the question is: What
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The quiet and humble community of Tudu-Uku in Nasarawa State was abuzz with celebrations yesterday, June 27, 2024, as it played host to a large influx of guests from across Nigeria and beyond. It was a gathering to honor one of the revered sons of the land, Most Rev. Matthew
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By CSN Media The National Youth Animator, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Rev. Fr. Boniface Idoko, has reminded youth chaplains that their role requires sacrificing themselves to satisfy the youths in their care. He emphasized that chaplains should see themselves as both pastors and shepherds, accompanying the young souls entrusted to them in their life
By PJ Usanga Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, National Director of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), has appealed to youth chaplains to prioritize media development, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) technology, among the young people in their dioceses and parishes. Addressing youth chaplains from various dioceses in Nigeria at a training programme on June