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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
BORN FOR THIS By Fr. Martin Oladiipo Badejo NOBILITY. GRACE Nobility is never lost in the crowd. There is always a noticeable character in the one who carries it. That noble character may be unconcealed in some, but even when it appears quiet in some others, it is never lost on those who are able
By CSN Media The funeral proceedings for Bishop Julius Adelakun commenced with a Vigil Mass held at St Bernadine Catholic Church, Owode, Oyo. The body of the late bishop was received by Bishop Jude Arogundade, while the Chief Celebrant of the Mass was Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, who noted that the testimonies of Bishop Adelakun’s life
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The funeral Mass for the late Bishop Julius Adelakun held on Friday 28 November, 2025, was marked by an inspiring homily delivered by Bishop John Oyejola, who described the departed prelate as a “rare soul” whose leadership was defined by humility, service, and the development of people rather than the
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The funeral Mass for the late Bishop Julius Adelakun held on Friday 28 November, 2025, was marked by an inspiring homily delivered by Bishop John Oyejola, who described the departed prelate as a “rare soul” whose leadership was defined by humility, service, and the development of people rather than the
The Catholic Diocese of Oyo celebrated the funeral of her late Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. Julius Babatunde Adelakun in grand style with a vigil Mass on Thursday 27th November and the funeral Mass on Friday 28th November, 2025. The diocese hosted Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, female Religious and the laity from within and outside Oyo diocese,
By PJ Usanga, CSN Media The Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria (APKMN) has sharply criticised the Federal Government’s ongoing deradicalisation and reintegration programmes for “repented” terrorists, describing the policy as contradictory, unjust, and harmful to national security. This position formed part of the communiqué issued at the close of the Association’s 17th
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BENIN CITY, NIGERIA|Nov 26, 2025| Fr. Dr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Ãmos The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the wider Catholic community have announced the peaceful passing of Sr. Theresa Ohiani, SSH, a devoted religious, eminent educator, and former Superior General of her congregation. Sr. Theresa died on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, at the
Nigeria – The Holy See on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, released a sweeping doctrinal document titled *Una Caro*, a comprehensive 157-paragraph text that reasserts the Catholic Church’s theological, pastoral, and anthropological understanding of monogamous marriage. Published by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, the 38,000-word document is already being described within the Curia