By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has appointed Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Okochi as the Deputy Secretary General (DSG) of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), its administrative headquarters. The appointment was announced on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, by CBCN President, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, during a send-off

By Fr John Irekiigbe The Catholic Diocese of Oyo was filled with joy and thanksgiving as three priests; Rev. Fr. Francis Oyegbola, Rev. Fr. Leonard Ajereola, Rev. Fr. John Ayanwola and three deacons; Rev. Sylvester Akinwole, Rev. Sylvester Durowoju, Rev. Gideon Audu were ordained at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Fiditi on 15th February, 2025. The

  February 10, 2025   CSN News Magazine: Online and Print Edition Request for Goodwill Messages and Adverts Dear Sir/Madam, We are publishing a special edition of the CSN News Magazine to commemorate the 2025 First Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN).          CSN News Magazine is the

Fr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie, PhD While the world marked St. Valentine’s Day, Ibagwa-Aka in Nsukka, Enugu State, became the epicenter of a remarkable celebration of education, talent, and transformation. Twenty-nine secondary schools—comprising government-owned, private, Christian, and Muslim institutions, with over one thousand students in attendance—converged at the Rauf Badamosi Stadium for a landmark event organized by

By CSN Media The Catholic Church in Nigeria has urged media practitioners to be “narrators of hope” and to use their platforms to promote truth, justice, and moral clarity. The call was made by the Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Rev. Fr. Michael Banjo, during the 5th edition of the annual

Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has issued a powerful call to prayer and action amidst the ongoing conflicts and exploitation of Africa’s resources. In a message signed by the members of the Standing Committee of SECAM, the Catholic Church in Africa has urged its faithful

By CSN Media The Secretary General (SG) of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Very Rev. Fr. Michael Banjo, some new Directors of CSN and the National Director of Social Communications, Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, paid a courtesy visit to the Archbishop of Abuja on Friday 13 February 2025 to introduce themselves and ask for

By PJ Usanga As Nigerians join the rest of the world to celebrate Valentine’s Day, the National Youth Animator, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Rev. Fr. Idoko Boniface, has urged Christians to reclaim the true essence of the celebration. In his message to staff of CSN and agencies of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria