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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria under the aegis of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) commence first 2024 plenary assembly at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) in Abuja. The plenary with the theme: Synod on Synodality: Areas of interest for the church in Nigeria begins today, Friday, February 16, 2024 with the arrival of
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, this year, 2024, we experienced a RARE CONVERGENCE of Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday; a convergence of *LOVE and PENANCE.* Now, unlike the usual love lyrics, we experienced a dominance of PENANCE and ASHES everywhere today, February 14, 2024 and this has a very powerful message for all of
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, you must have known that this year’s LENTEN SEASON would commence on Wednesday, February 14, 2024; which would be ASH WEDNESDAY. So, we hope to provide some posts that would really be of help to you and I within the season. Just try to stay tuned🙏🏼 Meanwhile, we have decided
…”My only assignment now is preparation for paradise” – Celebrant By CSN media In a goodwill message to the Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, His Eminence, John Cardinal Onaiyekan on his 80th birthday celebration, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), celebrated and congratulated the Prince of the Church and lauded his exceptional sense of simplicity,
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, you and I know that CHARITY is a Christian virtue that is most enduring. Thus, the Scriptures affirm: “But for now, these three last forever: faith, hope, and charity. And the greatest of these is CHARITY” (cf. 1 Cor 13:13). “CHARITY is a supernatural gift of God by which
…calls for synodal collaboration from the press The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), through the Directorate of Social Communications, on Wednesday 7th February, 2024, organised the 4th edition of the annual Media Parley to avail the Church an opportunity to directly interface with reporters and pressmen on the religious beat to interact and chat a
Executives of the National Catholic Liturgical Music Council of Nigeria (NACALIMCON), have been urged to compose guidelines on the use of music at liturgical celebrations for Catholic choirs in Nigeria. “Compose guidelines on the use of music at liturgical celebrations. A guideline that will encompass what is fitting and what is not fitting in relation
Bishop Matthew Kukah, known for his work with the Kukah Centre, was honored with the prestigious Mundo Negro Fraternity Award in Spain. The award, presented in Madrid, recognizes individuals and institutions making significant contributions to Africa and the world. Enrique Bayo Mata, director of the Spanish Magazine Mundo Negro, informed the Kukah Centre about
Pictures by Padre Mike Umoh Photo album of the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Bishop Anselm Pendo Lawani (Ilorin Diocese) To receive regular news, teachings and information about the Cathlic Church and the Bishops in Nigeria, please send ADD ME to 090 6000 6198 by WHATSAPP
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, In our world today, a number of Christians no longer see the need to keep PREACHING the Gospel Message. In fact, recently, a friend of mine confronted me and demanded to know why I should keep preaching. According to him, whatever I am trying to say are things people already