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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By Emmanuel Eko, CSN Priests, religious and lay faithful of the Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan celebrated the 75th birthday of its revered Archbishop, Most Rev. Gabriel ‘Leke Abegunrin, with widespread accolades and gratitude for his exemplary leadership and selfless service to the Church and humanity. Speaking on behalf of the Archdiocese in a Press Conference,
… announces scholarships for first 500 intakes of Shanahan University By Ononye VC Four fresh graduates of Veritas University, Abuja, who benefited from the scholarship scheme of the Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, paid a thank-you visit to the Archbishop at the Archbishop’s Court, Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, on Tuesday,
By Fidelia Angbalaga, CSN The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Minna, Most Rev. Sylvester Gopep, has called on Christians to draw strength and hope from the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Speaking at the funeral Mass for Late Sgt. Umoru Amanda Na’antoe, LSM, held at St. Gabriel Catholic Chaplaincy, 551 Airforce Base, Jos, on
By Emmanuel Eko, CSN The Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese, Most Rev. Isaac Bundepuun Dugu has built a primary school and offered full Scholarship to over 250 children for the internally displaced children living in camp located in Ugba, Logo LGA of Benue State. The Chief Shepherd said the aim of this compassionate effort is
By Cosmas Essiet The Catholic Bishop of Uyo Diocese, Most Rev John Ebebe Ayah recently, ordained four new priests – Rev. Abasiofonidara Boniface Edward, Rev. Anthony Joseph Udo, Rev. Nsuhoridem Pius Umouman, and Rev. Anthony Innocent Timothy, for the diocese. At the Ordination Mass celebrated at the Bishop James Moynagh Pastoral Centre, Uyo, Bishop John
By PJ Usanga The Catholic Bishop of Wukari Diocese, Most Rev. Mark Maigida Nzukwein, urged Caritas Nigeria to remain steadfast in its commitment to serving the poor and vulnerable, despite internal and external challenges. Bishop Nzukwein gave this advice in his homily during a Mass celebrated at St. Gabriel Chaplaincy, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja,
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Pope Francis encourages religious gathered in Rome for their General Chapters to take “decisive steps in following Christ” and look at the Blessed Virgin Mary as a model. By Deborah Castellano Lubov Take decisive steps in following Christ and listen to His voice. Pope Francis offered this encouragement as he met on Thursday with the
By Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN Caritas Nigeria, the humanitarian and development agency of the Catholic Church in Nigeria, has been able to reach out to over 15 million beneficiaries through its various interventions in the past 14 years, Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins announced today. At a press conference in Lagos on September
The Catholic Media Practitioners of Nigeria (CAMPAN) announced the tragic loss of Lady Amanda Johnpaul Umoru, wife of Sir Johnpaul Oshioke Umoru, Regional Public Relations Officer (PRO) of CAMPAN’s Northern Region. Lady Amanda Johnpaul Umoru, 31, passed away on August 30, 2024, at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) shortly after childbirth, along with her newborn