Nigeria Catholic Network (NCN) is the one stop integrated network for all that concerns the Catholic Church in Nigeria. Here you find news and information on the structures, administration, sacramental life, institutions, groups, organs, events, and much more, in the Church in Nigeria. This is an initiative of the National Directorate of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, (CSN), the Communication Office of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN)
FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
“His mercy is from age to age” (Luke 1:50) Today, Sunday, July 26, 2026, the Church joins the universal family of God in celebrating the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. On this joyful occasion, I extend my warmest greetings and blessings to all our grandparents and elderly ones in the Diocese of Oyo
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh Expressing deep concern over rising voter apathy and the erosion of public trust in democratic institutions, the Justice, Development and Peace Commission of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria has called for urgent civic action and institutional reforms as the nation prepares for the 2027 General Elections. The commission’s position was
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Enugu State Chapter, has strongly condemned the proposed repeat of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections, describing the arrangement as a direct affront to millions of Christian faithful across the country. The rejection was made public in a communique issued at
By Ambrose Igboke, PhD.Enugu Catholic communication leaders have set a historic precedent that promises to fundamentally reshape how the Church in Nigeria speaks, evangelises, and engages both within the church and the wider society. This development is the direct outcome of the 2026 General Assembly and Media Training for Diocesan Directors of Social Communications and
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh PLEASE CLICK TO SUBMIT YOUR SPIRITUAL PLEDGES AND MASS OFFERINGS NOW BEFORE JULY 31ST, 2026 Following the passing of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin City and former President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, on July 9, 2026, a thoughtful wave of spiritual
Held at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja from 14–16 July 2026Theme: Structure for Synergy: The Future of Catholic Media and Communications in Nigeria As we look toward the critical national milestones ahead, particularly the 2027 general elections, we leave this Assembly with a renewed sense of urgency. We are determined to transform our media
Dear friends, Let us unite our hearts in prayer for the peaceful repose of the soul of our beloved Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze. We invite you to contribute to this Spiritual Bouquet by pledging prayers and pious acts to be offered on his behalf. CLICK TO CONTRIBUTE YOUR PRAYERS
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh “A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; he who finds one finds a treasure.” — Sirach 6:14 The sudden passing of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin City, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, on July 9, 2026, has plunged the Catholic Church in Nigeria into deep mourning, yet it has also
In the wake of the sudden passing of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin City, His Grace, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, the Holy See has swiftly moved to ensure the interim governance of the vacant See. In an official circular dated July 10, 2026, the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, His Excellency, Most Rev. Michael F.
By Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The sudden news of the passing of Most Reverend Augustine Obiora Akubeze on Thursday, July 9, 2026, has cast a deep, solemn silence across the Catholic Church in Nigeria and beyond. At 69 years old, a towering cedar has fallen, yet the fragrance of his gentle, brilliant, and remarkably
