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 Ruben Mario Brodrick, Benin City, Nigeria The Young Missionary Moment of Nigeria (YOMM), a vital arm of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) of the Propagation of Faith (POF), recently convened its Provincial Congress in Benin City, marking an impressive 20 years since the movement’s inception. Under the inspiring theme, “We are Missionaries of Hope,”
By Abah Anthony John, Abuja The founder of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI), a Catholic entity that specializes in psycho-trauma healing, is calling for urgent professional support for the people of God in Nigeria, where he says virtually everyone suffers from trauma amid a myriad of challenges that cause emotional wounds and psychological distress. In an
With faith in the resurrection, the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara prayerfully announces the call to glory of Very Rev. Msgr Benjamin Chima, aged 85 years. Msgr Ben Chima, as he was fondly called, was a true priest, indefatigable pastor, seasoned builder and unapologetic disciplinarian. He was a man of community and consistency, upright and pious.
During his wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo encourages the faithful to learn to speak properly, using words that heal and not hurt. By Vatcian News Wednesday saw the conclusion of Pope Leo XIV’s catechetical series on the public life of Jesus, which he described as being marked by encounters, parables, and healings. Addressing the faithful
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City has vehemently denied claims made by Senator Adams Aliu Oshiomhole that St. Philomena College of Nursing Sciences is government-owned. According to Rev. Fr. Jude Orah, Director of Social Communications and Press of the Archdiocese, the college is fully owned by the Archdiocese and has
A PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE ARCHDIOCESAN DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS, CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF BENIN CITY, 34 AIRPORT ROAD, BENIN CITY, ON WEDNESDAY, 30 JULY, 2025. SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: ST. PHILOMENA COLLEGE OF NURSING IS NOT GOVERNMENT- OWNED Introduction He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. — Proverbs
In a message to the International Federation of Catholic Universities, Pope Leo XIV calls on Catholic universities to remain firmly rooted in Christ, the source of true wisdom. By Vatican News In a message addressed to participants of the 28th General Assembly of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), held in Guadalajara, Mexico, Pope
In a message to the International Federation of Catholic Universities, Pope Leo XIV calls on Catholic universities to remain firmly rooted in Christ, the source of true wisdom. By Vatican News In a message addressed to participants of the 28th General Assembly of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), held in Guadalajara, Mexico, Pope
Archbishop Edward Weisenburger of Detroit has fired three prominent theologians from their longstanding roles at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Ralph Martin, Eduardo Echeverria and Edward Peters have been vocal critics of Pope Francis in the past, raising concerns about what they say was confusion and ambiguity caused by some of the late pope’s actions and
