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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By Padre Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN It was a historic moment and a day of great jubilation and respite for the clergy, religious and laity of Ahaira diocese and by extension, the entire Mbaise nation on 19 December, 2023, as the Catholic Church in Nigeria gathered at the Mater Ecclesiae Cathedral, Ahiara, to ordain a
EPISCOPAL ORDINATION SIGNALS SPRING TIME IN AHIARA DIOCESE, ARCHBISHOP UGORJI ADVOCATES FOR UNITY AND LASTING PEACE By Padre Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN The Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri, who is also the Apostolic Administrator sede vacante of Ahiara Diocese and President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji has congratulated
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, a number of media outlets on December 18, 2023 carried questionable headlines that leaves a number of Christians CONFUSED regarding the Catholic Church and the same-sex UNION. Some said that the Pope has approved same-sex union, others said that the Pope has mandated priests to bless same-sex UNIONS, etc.
By Alice Aladi Jonah Recently, the entire members of the Catholic Diocese of Minna, led by the Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Martin Igwemezie Uzoukwu, together with his Auxiliary, Most Rev. Dr. Sylvester Luka Gopep, gathered at St. Michael’s Catholic Cathedral Minna, to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Diocese. Bishop Uzoukwu going down memory lane,
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, the COMING of Jesus Christ in the flesh (i.e INCARNATION) is what actually defines this Season. Thus, Christ is meant to COME not only into the world but also into our communities and our individual lives. Therefore, when Christ COMES, there ought to be necessary concrete changes. Where these changes are
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, be reminded that from December 17 to 24, the Liturgy would take the following nature: 1. For Weekday Masses (NOT Sunday Masses) SPECIAL readings and responsorial psalms for each day are given; beginning with Dec. 17 (Kindly check the Weekday Lectionary). 2. PREFACE at Masses will be that of ADVENT
On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pope Francis grants an interview to journalist Valentina Alazraki for Mexican broadcaster N+. By Salvatore Cernuzio Not so much a decision, much less a revolution, it is a promise Pope Francis made to the Virgin Mary: “I want to be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore. The place
The Catholic Diocese of Minna has disclosed its plans to provide tramme healing programmes for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and victims of terrorism in Niger state. This, according to the church, is due to the post-traumatic stress disorder faced by the victims and IDPs after experiencing attacks on their homes, families and farmlands or being
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