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By Jude Atemanke Enugu, 23 November, 2024 / 10:05 pm (ACI Africa). Pope Francis has hailed the 100-year-old Bigard Memorial Major Seminary in Nigeria for its “invaluable service” to the people of God. In a goodwill message addressed to the Rector of the National Major Seminary based in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Fr. Albert Okey Ikpenwa,
As the world prepares for the 100th anniversary of the solemnity of Christ the Universal King (1925-2025), instituted by Pope Pius XI, the diocese of Auchi announced the graceful transitioning of Rt. Monsignor Thomas Oleghe (Feb. 6, 1921-Nov. 24, 2024), Nigeria’s oldest Catholic priest. Monsignor Oleghe’s demise comes exactly a year before the centenary celebrations
By PJ Usanga The Deputy Secretary General and Director of Pastoral Affairs, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Rev. Fr. Michael Banjo, commended the activities and programmes of the Abuja Municipal Lions Club for their commitment to acts of kindness and selfless service. “I commend and sincerely thank the Abuja Municipal Lions Club for their unwavering
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has commended the sacrifices of Irish priests and missionaries who brought the gospel to Nigeria, acknowledging their profound and lasting impact. Governor Soludo made these remarks during a courtesy visit by the Papal Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, on Friday, November 22,
PREAMBLE: We, members of the St. Jude Society in Nigeria from across the old provinces of old Lagos, old Onitsha and old Kaduna under the umbrella of the National Council, met at the Catholic Pastoral Center, Warri from the 14th – 16th of November 2024 for the 29th Annual General Meeting of the Society.
By CSN Media The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) congratulated Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu on its 100 years anniversary, urging the institution to continue growing in service to the Church and nation. The President of the CBCN and Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, made the remarks during the thanksgiving Mass
By Abah Anthony John Abuja, 21 November, 2024 / 8:00 pm (ACI Africa). Sir Jude Nnam, a renowned Nigerian gospel singer who was kidnapped on November 14 has regained his freedom. Sir Nnam was freed on Wednesday, November 20, according to information that members of the National Catholic Liturgical Music Council (NACAMCON) shared with ACI Africa. “It
Pope Francis calls for a renewed study of Church history, and emphasizes collective memory, reconciliation, and a deeper engagement with primary sources to navigate the present with wisdom and faith. By Francesca Merlo In a letter published on Thursday, November 21, Pope Francis called for a profound renewal in the study of Church history, urging
At the G20 Summit in Brazil, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin challenges wealthier countries to forgive the debts of developing countries and take responsibility for their past decisions. By Kielce Gussie At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, spoke on the topic of “Reform