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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By Samson Adeyanju Rev. Sr. Graciela Sandoya, a dedicated missionary from the Congregation of the Daughters of the Blessed Virgin Mary, has been honored with the “Distinguished Mexican 2024 Award” for her exemplary service in Nigeria. The award was presented by the Mexican Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Alfredo Miranda, during a ceremony on November 29,
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama urged Nigerians to harness their religious riches to combat corruption and live out their faith authentically. In his homily for the second Sunday of Advent, he emphasized the need for collective action to eradicate corruption. “We Nigerians, drawing from our religious riches must all endeavour to bring an end to corruption through
EVERYBODY LOVES CHRISTMAS”: An Excellent ‘Sermontainment’ for Nigeria By Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh When I watched the trending new Christmas video, “Everybody Loves Christmas,” I was so deeply captivated that I had to watch it several times over. In a country facing numerous challenges, the video’s powerful message of hope and resilience is the
By CSN Media The founder of the Centre for Women Studies and Intervention (CWSI), Rev. Sr. Francisca Ngozi Uti, HHCJ, stated that the $1 million 2024 Opus Prize Award is not for personal use or gain, but an aid to expand the scope of CWSI’s work. “The money is not given to you to empower
By Bishop Gerald Musa Predictions about the end of the world are not new phenomena. Hundreds of years ago, in the first century, a Jewish religious sect – the Essenes- predicted the world’s end. According to them, the end of the world was to come during the Jewish rebellion against the Romans between 66-70AD, and
-Port Harcourt, Nigeria Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA) witnessed an electrifying moment in academic history as renowned Professor of Digital Communication, Inaku Kenneth Egere, delivered a captivating inaugural lecture. This landmark event, marking the 7th inaugural lecture in CIWA’s illustrious history, drew an audience of prominent journalists, academics, professionals, and students. Professor Egere’s lecture
It has come to our notice that unauthorized individuals or organizations are falsely using the “Catholic Relief Service” name and the Catholic Church to peddle a scam CATHOLIC CHARITY SUPPORT scheme. We strongly advise the public to not broadcast such false claims on WhatsApp and social media and to not click on any fraudulent links
Pope Francis praises the vow of poverty in religious life as a bond that builds communion, as he greets the Canoness Sisters of the Holy Spirit in Saxony. By Devin Watkins Pope Francis met Thursday with the Canoness Sisters of the Holy Spirit in Saxony, which were founded in Rome by Blessed Guy de Montpellier.
Pope Francis commends members of Caritas Toledo for 60 years of charitable service, urging them to continue fostering societal change through charity, justice, and faith. By Francesca Merlo Pope Francis on Thursday greeted a delegation of members of the Caritas Toledo organization in Spain, who are celebrating sixty years of charitable service. Their commitment, the
By Rev. Fr. Victor Somadina Chibuzor On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, St. Joseph Mukasa Catechetical Training Centre (CTC) in Malumfashi, Katsina State, recorded a historic milestone as 45 catechists were graduated and commissioned for evangelization and mission. The ceremony, presided over by the Catholic Bishop of Katsina, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Mamman Musa, witnessed the