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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
In today’s digital age, where information is disseminated through various platforms, religious women need to be present in the world of media to meet people in their own milieu. By Sr. Chidalu Georginia Ohalete, PHJC In an era of information overload and constant connectivity, women religious are stepping up to meet the need for meaningful
As Caritas Africa installs its newly-elected leadership at a meeting in Abuja, Msgr. Pierre Cibambo describes his mission in his new role as Caritas Africa president and highlights the importance of the Church’s charitable service. By Sr. Titilayo Aduloju, SSMA Caritas Africa, which spreads across the sub-Saharan region, including the islands of the Indian Ocean
Fr. Peter Hassan, a member of the Clergy of Nigeria’s Jalingo Diocese, has been lauded for his ability to “transcend narrow ethnic boundaries”, embracing “all without prejudice, jealousy, or hatred” in his 25 years of Priestly ministry. In his homily on the occasion of Fr. Hassan’s Silver Jubilee of Priesthood on Thursday, September 21, Archbishop
The Catholic Bishop of Osogbo, Most Rev. John Akin Oyejola, has tasked the members of the Catholic Nurses Guild of Nigeria (CNGN), on the need to encourage their members especially the young ones to join the guild, because the Church needs their services now, than ever. Bishop Oyejola stated this while welcoming members of the
10 important things Dame Adaora Umeoji told Catholic Bishops in Nigeria By Padre Mike Nsikak Umoh Preamble: Dame (Dr) Adaora Umeoji, KSS, OON, the Deputy Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc, had the singular honour of addressing her spiritual fathers, all the Catholic Bishops in Nigeria, as the Chairperson at the opening ceremony of the recently concluded
The Catholic Bishop of Osogbo, Most Rev. John Akin Oyejola, has tasked the members of the Catholic Nurses Guild of Nigeria (CNGN), on the need to encourage their members especially the young ones to join the guild, because the Church needs their services now, than ever. Bishop Oyejola stated this while welcoming members of the
By PJ Usanga As part of the ongoing activities commemorating the 13th anniversary celebration of Caritas Nigeria, the foundation through its Executive Secretary, Rev. Fr. Uche Obodoechina, has registered their resolve to ensure the socio-economic empowerment and development of the Nigerian youths and the women.
APPOINTMENT OF THE BISHOP OF ZARIA (NIGERIA) The Holy Father has appointed the Rev. Sac as Bishop of the Diocese of Zaria (Nigeria). Habila Tyiakwonaboi Daboh, of the clergy of the Archdiocese of Kaduna, currently Rector of the Good Shepherd Major Seminary in Kaduna. Curriculum vitae SELF. Bishop Habila Tyiakwonaboi Daboh was born on 10
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF THE “CLASS OF 8”; SILVER JUBILEE OF EPISCOPAL ORDINATION OF THE MOST REV. ALFRED ADEWALE MARTINS ARCHBISHOP OF LAGOS 18TH SEPTEMBER 2023 Ten years ago, on the 18th of September 2013, this Cathedral witnessed the celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the priestly ordination of our celebrants of
