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 Bishopsโ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN)
FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
The Catholic Bishop of Bomadi Diocese, Most Rev. Hyacinth Egbebo, MSP, urged young men and women to heed God’s call to priesthood and religious life, emphasizing the urgent need for more vocations to address pastoral current challenges in Nigeria. Bishop Egbebo made this call in his homily at the Mass celebrating the 2024 World Mission
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, There is no other thing that made Jesus Christ to come down from heaven if not for the SALVATION of mankind. Now that he has achieved that, he desires that ALL should embrace this salvation. Thus, the scripture affirms: โGod our Saviour wants ALL to be SAVED and come
Are You Willing to Surrender All for the Gospel? – Bishop Badejo The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, challenged Christians to surrender all for the Gospel, emphasizing the universal call to mission and evangelization. In his homily during the 2024 Mission Sunday celebration, Bishop Badejo urged Catholics to reflect on
By CSN Media The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) mourns with Very Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, National Director of Social Communications, on the passing of his beloved mother, Madam Roseline Udom Umoh. Madam Roseline (79) passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. During CSN’s morning prayers, Secretary General
The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria (CLCN) has been thrown into mourning following a devastating auto crash that claimed the lives of four prominent members of Jos Province. The incident occurred over the weekend when members of the council were returning from the Jos Provincial Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Jalingo Diocese. According to
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN Lux Terra Leadership Foundation has launched its Nigeria Campus of the Psycho-Spiritual Instituteย (PSI), marking a significant milestone in addressing the country’s mental health challenges. Affiliated with Veritas University, Abuja, he Institute received accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for its two postgraduate programs: the Post Graduate Diploma in
Pope Francis urges global leaders at the G7 on Inclusion and Disability to prioritise the dignity, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities, emphasising justice, universal accessibility, and solidarity. By Francesca Merlo Addressing Ministers of the G7 Inclusion and Disability Summit, in the Vatican on 17 October, Pope Francis expressed deep gratitude for their commitment
On 13th October, 2024, the Holy Father, Pope Francis received the blessings and love of the Tiv Nation through a seminarian of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala, Simon Aondoungwa Torkase. Simon is currently undergoing his theological studies at Pontificio Collegio Urbano ‘De Propaganda Fide’, Rome, Italy. Seminarian Simon with beaming smiles humbly vested the Pope
The 11 “martyrs of Damascus” — eight Franciscan friars and three laymen, blood brothers — who were scheduled to be canonized Oct. 20, 2024, are depicted in a painting. The 11 were martyred in Damascus, Syria, in 1860. By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) โ The celebration of World Mission Sunday is a popular day
In a groundbreaking move aimed at revolutionizing mental health and spiritual wellness in Nigeria, the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation is set to launch the country’s first Psycho-Spiritual Institute in Abuja. The institute, is affiliated to Veritas University of Nigeria, Abuja (VUNA), and has received accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for its two distinguished
