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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
The Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Osogbo, Most Rev John Oyejola has charged Nigerians to spread love of God and be โbeacons of light in the darkness that is gradually enveloping our nation.โ In his 2024 Christmas message issued on Tuesday, Oyejola asked Nigerians, especially Christians, to thank God for witnessing this yearโs Christmas despite the
2024 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE BY THE ARCHBISHOP OF BENIN CITY MOST REV AUGUSTINE OBIORA AKUBEZE “HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT US (Romans 5:5) 1” To all Christโs Faithful and to all good people of Edo State, I extend warm greetings and tidings of great joy. As we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we are
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, As we are fast approaching the great Mystery of the INCARNATION (i.e the MYSTERY of taking up of the human flesh by Jesus Christ), let us remind ourselves again, the REASON for such Divine Exchange. Now, the REASONS of Christ taking human flesh are fourfold:ย 1. In order to
CHRISTMAS: A RESURGENCE OF HOPE As we celebrate the joy of Christmas, we give thanks to God for the grace and privilege to celebrate this year and to share with one another the love of God made manifest in the incarnation event. The birth of Jesus Christ is the reason for the season. Jesus Christ
Christmas: A Season of Hope and Renewal My dear brothers and sisters and fellow Nigerians, In the midst of the shadows that loom large over our nation, I extend my heartfelt wishes to you this Christmas season. Christmas As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we are reminded of the
By CSN Media The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has expressed profound shock and sadness over the tragic loss of lives and injuries sustained during a stampede at the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s food distribution centre at Holy Trinity Parish, Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The Archbishop described the
21st December, 2024. CONDOLENCE OVER THE LOSSES AND INJURIES SUSTAINED DURING THE STAMPEDE AT THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, HOLY TRINITY PARISH MAITAMA, ABUJA. To the Entire Archdiocesan family and the General public. Peace be with you and compliments of the season. It is with profound shock and sadness that I, on behalf of the Catholic
The Catholic Bishop of Ahiara Diocese, Most Rev. Dr Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, CMF, embarked on feeding the poor this Christmas as a major part of his first episcopal ordination anniversary, having being ordained a bishop on 19 December 2023. Following our Lord’s injunction, “Give them something to eat,” the humble Shepherd went on to celebrate
Due to the tight schedule of his return flight, Pope Francis did not hold his customary press conference with the journalists accompanying him. But he did wish to express his joy in seeing a large number of parents with children in Ajaccio. Journalists on the plane gave him a surprise cake to celebrate his 88th
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, Christmas is uniquely characterized by an unparalleled JOY. This JOY stems primarily from the spiritual significance of Christmas embodied in the name EMMANUEL โ โGod is with usโ (cf. Matt 1:23). Who would not be JOYFUL when God is with him/her? ๐๐ผWe express an anticipation of this CHRISTMAS JOYย on