June 8, 2026
Abuja Archdiocese Reflections / Sermons

Homily by Archbishop I. A. Kaigama, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, St. Augustine’s Parish, DutseSangbagyi “Be holy, for I, the Lord, your God, am holy” (Lev. 19:2). Readings: Lev. 19:1–2, 17–18; 1 Cor. 3:16–23; Mt. 5:38–48 Most of the 75 Catholic Bishops in Nigeria were present at our recently concluded one week conference in Abuja. They send their greetings

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Reflections / Sermons

Call to Take a Prophetic View of Nigeria’s Elections 2023

By Sr. Prof. Theresa Okure, SHCJ Many pastors, men and women of God have been making all kinds of prophecies about the outcome of 2023 presidential elections in Nigeria. Prophecy in the Bible, in Israel was not primarily about predicting the future. It was about helping the people to see God present and acting among

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Election sensitization by JDPC members in All Pastoral units

*CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF ABUJA* *Election sensitization by JDPC members in All Pastoral units* *12th February 2023* _A. Who to vote for:_ Look out for 5 Cs 1. Credibility 2. Character 3. Capacity 4. Competence 5. Compassion And like our Archbishop His Grace Most Rev Dr Ignatius Kaigama usually captures in his homilies, Nigeria is a

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Whoever wins as president, Nigeria is set to be better – By Evaristus Bassey

By Evaristus Bassey I may have my political preferences but I am not disillusioned to think that things cannot  go sideways, as we are in Nigeria where everything is possible especially that which is impossible. Democracy is a game of numbers, and it is possible that despite all the facts that have emerged concerning the

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Whoever wins as president, Nigeria is set to be better – By Evaristus Bassey

  By Evaristus Bassey I may have my political preferences but I am not disillusioned to think that things cannot go sideways, as we are in Nigeria where everything is possible especially that which is impossible. Democracy is a game of numbers, and it is possible that despite all the facts that have emerged concerning

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Vote wisely, choose good and capable candidates – Catholic Bishops

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has advised Nigerians to vote wisely, choosing good and capable candidates at all levels. According to them, “our votes are precious; we must use them well.” The CBCN made the submission in a communiqué issued at the end of their 2023 first plenary meeting held at the Catholic

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Catholic bishops urge Nigerians to reject evil by voting for capable candidates

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has advised Nigerians to vote wisely by choosing excellent and capable candidates at all levels. In a communiqué issued at the end of their first 2023 plenary meeting held at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria in Abuja, the CBCN said it was time for Nigerians to reject “evil”

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News Nigeria Reflections / Sermons

2023 Elections: 9 things the Catholic Bishops demanded of Presidential Candidates

By Fr. Mike Umoh, CSN 1. We, therefore, DEMAND that as long as they meet the criteria, all religious groups must have access to lands to build places of worship across the country. 2. We DEMAND the provision and access to lands for the building of Christian Chaplaincies in ALL Tertiary Federal and State Educational

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News Nigeria Vatican

Italian ambassador and Nunciature co-host fellow diplomats and Church Dignitaries

By CSN Correspondent At the instance of the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Stefano De Leo, and the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, His Excellency, Most Rev. Antonio Guido Filipazzi, a beautiful dinner was held in honor of high-ranking diplomats in Nigeria and some prelates of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). The

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2023 Elections: What Catholic Bishops demand of all Presidential Candidates

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), through its President, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, has made certain critical demands of all Presidential Candidates as the nation marches into the next political dispensation. These are in addition to the other basic expectations bordering on their personal integrity and capability.

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