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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Founded in 2015, the Catholic University in Erbil, located in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, offers education, scholarships and support to the Iraqi minority groups that suffered under ISIS. By Joseph Tulloch In 2014, so-called Islamic State swept across northern Iraq, capturing vast swathes of territory. The invasion led to mass displacement, particularly of
Pope Francis praises a French Catholic charitable organization based in Lyon involved in assisting the homeless, saying their mission embodies God’s Gospel of love and mercy towards the suffering. By Lisa Zengarini Before his General Audience on Wednesday morning, Pope Francis met with aย delegation of the Foyer Notre-Dame des Sans-Abri and of the Association
Pope Francis issues a decree to expand the Vatican Apostolic Archive and the Apostolic Library reaffirming the Churchโs dedication to preserving its historical documents and making them accessible to the global cultural community. By Vatican News Pope Francis has authorized the expansion of the Vatican Archives and Library with a decree that aims to improve
By PJ Usanga In commemoration of the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis will share a meal with over 1,300 disadvantaged individuals from Rome. This gesture by the Holy Father, is to continue a tradition he initiated in 2017. The global event, which is in its eighth edition will begin with an Holy Mass
By Ogoja Diocesan Immigration Office The Catholic Diocese of Ogoja has officially launched its Migrants and Refugees Unit, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to providing pastoral care and support to those in need. The launch ceremony, held on October 25, 2024, at the Adagom 1 Refugee settlement in Cross River State, was attended
By Dennis Agbo The Cardinal Bishop of Velletri-Segni in the Vatican City of Rome, Francis Cardinal Arinze, with the Bishops of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Providence, the Formators and Seminarians will on Sunday perform the flag-off Centenary ceremony of the Bigard Memorial Seminary Enugu. Irish Bishop, Joseph Shanaham, had in 1924 established Saint Paulโs Seminary in Igboariam,
CSN Media The Catholic owned Veritas University, Abuja, on Saturday, 9 November 2024, held its 13th convocation ceremony, awarding various degrees to 795 students. The event, which took place at the university’s campus, was attended by dignitaries, faculty members, graduating supported by their family and friends. Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of
The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Fr. Roberto Pasolini, O.F.M. Cap., lecturer in biblical exegesis at the Pontifical Theological Faculty of Northern Italy in Milan, as preacher of the Papal Household. Curriculum vitae Fr. Pasolini was born on 5 November 1971 in Milan, Italy. He gave his perpetual vows in the Franciscan Order of
By CSN Media In his recent address, President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the values and principles of the Catholic Church. He emphasized his administration’s dedication to supporting the Catholic community and promoting their noble mission and social teachings. “Now more than ever, our nation needs a
After 11 days in captivity, the Rector of Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary, Ivhianokpodi-Agenebode, Auchi Diocese, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, has been released by his abductors. Fr. Oyode who was freed on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at about 7:00 pm in a village near Ajaokuta, Kogi State, was kidnapped on October 27, 2024, when gunmen attacked