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,
By Tony Agbugba The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins at an inaugural Mass on the 17th October, 2021, declared open the Diocesan Phase of the 2023 Synod of Bishops as convoked by Pope Francis. An Archdiocesan Team has been set up to coordinate the activities of the Diocesan Phase of the
On a significant day The Immaculate Conception and a day to complete ‘A Year of Saint Joseph, the Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode ordains two priests; Rev Frs. James Igwe and Henry Obiagbalasi. Worthy to note that these two priests were ordained deacons by His Lordship, Most Rev Francis Obafemi Adesina. To begin the Year of
By Rev. Fr. Anthony Adetayo The 10th day of December is known as the World Human Right Day. The Diocese of Ijebu-Ode was not left out in this celebration as Priests, religious and Laity gathered at JDPC complex to celebrate the Holy Mass and begin the foundation of outlet for the destitute in honour of
December 8 did not go down in history as a usual day for the celebration of the Solemnity of Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary but also a day that Catholic Institute of West Africa reached 40 years. CampusGists.com camera put some attention on the Rector Magnificus who was well dressed for the occasion of
To: All priests/persons involved in Broadcast of Holy Mass From: The National Directorate of Social Communications, CSN, Abuja Date: 8th December, 2021 Very dear Msgrs./Frs., Brothers & Sisters, CBCN DIRECTIVE ON LIVE BROADCAST OF HOLY MASS 1. Warm greetings to you from the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). 2. This comes
By Friday Olokor The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar and President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Samson Ayokunle on Thursday slammed the Federal Government for the poor management of the nation’s security. Speaking against the background of the recent escalation of attacks in the Shinkafi axis of Sokoto and the general security challenges
The Year of Saint Joseph in the Catholic Church which began on the Solemnity of the Immaculate conception in December 2020 is being concluded this month. In the Diocese of Sokoto, the climax of the ceremony was the Eucharistic celebration at the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral, Sokoto with the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Reverend
On 8th December 2021, on the Solemnity of Immaculate Conception, a pontifical ivory tower, domiciled in the oil city of Port Harcourt, the Catholic Institute of West Africa will be clocking 40 calendar years. It is a great celebration and all drums have been rolled out to mark these significant years. CampusGists.com met the Dean
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) felicitated with the founder and Chairman of DAAR Communications and the owner of African Independence Television (AIT) on the occasion of the silver jubilee celebration of the media organisation. The CBCN goodwill was conveyed to High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, his management staff and the technical crew by the
THE REVISED PENAL LAWS OF THE LATIN CHURCH COME INTO FORCE By Fr. Michael BANJO With the Apostolic Constitution, Pascite Gregem Dei meaning, “Tend the flock of God” (cf. 1 Pet 5:2), dated May 23, 2021, the solemnity of Pentecost, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, promulgated the long-awaited reformed penal laws of the Church, contained