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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Book commentary by Rev. Fr. Dr. James Ekanem, SDB 1. Context and Intent The author introduces a Catholic booklet written for the modern Christian youth, addressing the tension between traditional religious beliefs and the fast-changing world of science, technology, and modern culture. The purpose of the author is twofold: to recognise the faith challenges
Today, December 12, 2025, the serene hilltop community of Christ the King Parish, Ugwunani Aku, welcomed the pastoral presence of Most Rev. Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, Bishop of Nsukka, for a day marked by consolation, catechesis, and the strengthening of the Church through the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Parish Priest, Rev Fr Emmanuel Ayoguoke, welcomed the
Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic educators in Africa to help young people regain confidence in their future, especially those driven to leave the continent. In a message addressed to a congress held in Nairobi, he calls for formation that strengthens family life, revives solidarity and sacrifice, and shapes leaders committed to the common good. Vatican
By PJ Usanga, CSN Media One hundred children abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri community, Niger State, have been released, the Bishop of Kontagora, Most Rev Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has confirmed. Speaking to the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Bishop Yohanna said, “It is true. So
Before Padre Pio offered the unconsecrated host on his Paten, he would run his fingers around the host to make sure there were no loose particles. On July 25, 1915, Padre Pio wrote a letter to Anita Rodote on how to properly attend the Holy Mass: The Divine Master calls the church the house of
On the occasion of the solemnity of December 8, we look back at several reflections from Popes throughout the years—a Marian path that connects to the dogma proclaimed by Pope Pius IX. By Amedeo Lomonaco Each year on the Advent journey, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception invites the Church to turn its gaze toward
By Teclus Ike Ugwueze The Catholic Bishop of Nsukka, Most Rev. Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, on Monday, December 8, 2025, presided over a solemn Mass at the diocesan cathedral to formally commission students, teachers, administrators and parents of Catholic missionary schools in the Diocese as they commenced a new academic year. The celebration coincided with the
Sights from the 2025 Feast of Immaculate Conception/ Warri Diocesan Priestly Ordination on Monday 8th December, 2025 (Part-1) By Ruben-Mario Brodrick
