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,
By CSN Media The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) is hosting its 4th triennial Education Summit from October 22-25, 2024. With the theme: “Global Compact on Education in the Nigerian Context,” the event aims to foster meaningful discussions among stakeholders in the field of education. The summit will kick off on October 23, with an
In the ongoing commitment of the Holy See to promote the advancement of women, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia stresses that society must persist in fighting harmful stereotypes that hinder equal opportunities for women and girls, while also respecting the unique capacities that women bring. By Bezawit Bogale โFor a just society to thrive, it is essential
After the Israeli army fires at UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon, the Pope calls for the troops to be respected. By Joseph Tulloch Following a series of recent incidents in which at least four UN peacekeepers were wounded after coming under fire from the Israeli army, Pope Francis has appealed for the troops to
The Vatican Permanent Observer to the United Nations calls for more inclusive social development efforts that focus on the dignity of individuals, the eradication of poverty, and the strengthening of families, grounded in the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity. By Lisa Zengarini Addressing the UN General Assembly on Friday on the theme of social development,
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, ๐๐ผ Since Jesus Christ said that it is very difficult for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God (cf. Mk 10:23), should poverty be embraced then as a better option? Let us patiently go through this: If we really want to enter the Kingdom of God, we must
By Fr. Anthony Adetayo Ijebu-Ode Catholic Diocese has just conducted the first public viewing of her Catholic museum of Art and History at the JDPC Center in Ijebu-Ode on October 10, 2024. This exciting development was announced by Most Rev. Francis Obafemi Adesina; Bishop of the Diocese, who declared the museum ready for the reception
– Jude Chijioke Ndukwe There is a picture that has been trending with the following caption/story: “This is Reverend Father Michael Ogochukwu ezeh from Enugu state And Reverend Sister Claire Chioma O. from Afikpo North local government area of Ebonyi State who have found love in themselves and have subsequently made marital preparations to Walk
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, At wedding ceremonies, we often hear those powerful words of Jesus Christ thus: โ… What God has joined together, let nobody DIVIDE” (cf. Matt 19:6). Unfortunately, more often than not, we seem not to take the above words of Jesus Christ as seriously as they are. If we really
In commemoration of the World Mental Health Day, staff of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Caritas Nigeria, and agencies of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) participated in a series of events highlighting the importance of mental health in the workplace. With the 2024 theme: “Mental Health at Work,” the CBCN staff were
The 2024 World Mission Sunday comes up on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The theme for 2024 is: “Go and invite everyone to the banquet.” The Nigerian church takes up the mandatory Mission Sunday Collection on that day. The World Mission Sunday Collection is mandatory in all Catholic communities worldwide. Catholic parishes, pastoral units, and institutions
