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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh As the Catholic Diocese of Ilorin bid farewell to its beloved Emeritus Bishop, Most Rev. Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, OP, during a funeral Mass held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral, Ilorin, on 28 March, 2025, a flood of tributes poured in from all quarters for the saintly bishop. Bishop Anselm Pendo Lawani of Ilorin
The Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN) Conference will hold its 2025 Conference in the Archdiocese of Benin City from April 22 to April 25, 2025, at the Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre. CATHAN is the foremost association of theologians in Nigeria. Its membership consists of priests, religious, and lay faithful nationwide. Significantly, CATHAN, founded in
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Bishop Dunia also reflected on the spiritual significance of Seminarian Andrew’s passing, stating that his journey was shortened so he could be with the Lord. The Nigerian Catholic Church leader called on the people of God to stand firm in their faith, and cautioned against giving in to fear or intimidation. “We are not afraid;
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh In a poignant sermon delivered during the Vigil Mass for the late Bishop Ayo-Maria Atoyebi on 27 March 2025 at the St. Joseph Cathedral, Ilorin, Bishop Bulus Yohanna of Kontagora diocese reflected on the enduring legacy of a life well-lived. He testified that Bishop Ayo-Maria’s remarkable journey, marked by dedication, simplicity, and holiness,
Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Catholic community in Nigeria bid a final farewell to Bishop Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, Emeritus Bishop of Ilorin Diocese, who passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 80. A funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral, Ilorin, on 28 March, 2025, celebrated by Archbishop Lucius Ugorji,
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By PJ Usanga The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, has charged Catholic artistes and entertainers to counter anti-Catholic narratives in the entertainment space with their artistic productions. He made this call during the Opening Mass for the National Summit and Leadership Training of the Catholic Artistes and Entertainers Association of Nigeria
I greet your dear brothers and sisters in the name of no one else than the one at the mention whose name all knees shall bend and all heads shall bow; Jesus, the Resurrection and the life. The scripture says anyone who believes in him shall never die. He is the Lord of times and
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN The Catholic Diocese of Ilorin on 27 March, 2025, commenced the ceremony to bid farewell to its Emeritus Bishop, Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, OP, who passed away on 8 March, 2025. Vigil Masses at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral, Ilorin, were scheduled for 5pm, 9pm, on March 27, 2025, and for