Nigeria Catholic Network (NCN) is the one stop integrated network for all that concerns the Catholic Church in Nigeria. Here you find news and information on the structures, administration, sacramental life, institutions, groups, organs, events, and much more, in the Church in Nigeria. This is an initiative of the National Directorate of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, (CSN), the Communication Office of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN)
FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty (center) with CBCN officials and dignitaries at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) yesterday welcomed the newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Most Rev. Michael Francis Crotty, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. A
By CSN Media Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, expressed the Federal Government’s willingness to collaborate with the Catholic Church on education reforms. Speaking at the 4th National Catholic Education Summit held at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria in Abuja, Prof. Mamman emphasized the importance of teamwork in achieving quality education in the country.
By CSN Media The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) regrets to announce the passing of Madam Roseline Akon Umoh, mother of Very Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, National Director of Social Communications. Madam Umoh, a devoted educator and entrepreneur, served as a teacher at St. Mary’s Convent School in Lagos before retiring and managing her
By Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo: Oyo Catholic Diocese The period right after Mission Sunday is time to appreciate the good effort of Catholic parishes and communities in responding so positively and contributing to the universal celebration. Thanks to priests, consecrated persons, catechists and others pastoral agents who catechized and mobilized the faithful about their indispensable
By CSN Media The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has kicked off its 4th National Education Summit, themed “Global Compact on Education in the Nigerian Context.” The summit brings together educators, policymakers, and stakeholders to tackle pressing challenges and find solutions for quality education in Nigeria, focusing on Catholic education. The Archdiocesan Education Secretary of
On Thursday, Pope Francis will publish a new encyclical focusing on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the context of a world “which seems to have lost its heart.” By Salvatore Cernuzio “Dilexit nos” (He Loved Us) will be Pope Francis’ fourth encyclical, and it comes at a time of profound global challenges. The world
The Catholic Bishop of Bomadi Diocese, Most Rev. Hyacinth Egbebo, MSP, urged young men and women to heed God’s call to priesthood and religious life, emphasizing the urgent need for more vocations to address pastoral current challenges in Nigeria. Bishop Egbebo made this call in his homily at the Mass celebrating the 2024 World Mission
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, There is no other thing that made Jesus Christ to come down from heaven if not for the SALVATION of mankind. Now that he has achieved that, he desires that ALL should embrace this salvation. Thus, the scripture affirms: “God our Saviour wants ALL to be SAVED and come
Are You Willing to Surrender All for the Gospel? – Bishop Badejo The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, challenged Christians to surrender all for the Gospel, emphasizing the universal call to mission and evangelization. In his homily during the 2024 Mission Sunday celebration, Bishop Badejo urged Catholics to reflect on
By CSN Media The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) mourns with Very Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, National Director of Social Communications, on the passing of his beloved mother, Madam Roseline Udom Umoh. Madam Roseline (79) passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. During CSN’s morning prayers, Secretary General