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,
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh “They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people understood what was being read.” (Nehemiah 8:8) In my early years as a minor seminarian, I laboured under the impression that homilies were destined to be complex, abstract, and
A tribute to Fr Michael McGrath, SMA By Bishop Gerald Musa If holiness were measured by noise, Fr. Michael MCGRATH might have been overlooked. He did not arrive with thunder, slogans, or spiritual fireworks. He arrived instead with books under his arm, time in his pocket, a tennis racket in the boot of the car,
As part of the celebration of its 55 years of existence, St. Augustine College of Education is appealing to the general public for support towards the renovation of the College library and the construction of new classrooms block (₦750, 000,000) For over five decades, the College has contributed to the formation of quality teachers and
In his message for the 60th World Day of Social Communications, Pope Leo XIV highlights the importance of ensuring that technological innovation, particularly artificial intelligence, serves the human person rather than replacing or diminishing human dignity. Face and voice are unique traits of every person and form the foundation of human identity and relationships. Reflecting
SUSTAINING HOPE AND STRENGTHENING OUR GOOD EFFORTS We, Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province, comprising Ibadan Archdiocese, Ilorin, Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti and Osogbo Dioceses, after our first meeting for 2026 at the Jubilee Conference Centre, (JCC) Ibadan, having prayerfully deliberated on pertinent issues of Church and national interest, hereby issue the following Communique: 1. The
By: Roseline Idoko The third session of Day Two Retreat of the CSN and CBCN agencies, was a deeply reflective and challenging presentation by the Retreat Director, Most Rev. Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa, who focused on the theme of conversion of the heart, service to the marginalized, spiritual professionalism, and authentic charity. The Poor and
By: Roseline Idoko The second day of the CSN retreat was marked by prayerful reflection, spiritual renewal, and deep engagement with the Church’s mission, particularly towards the marginalized and the poor. The day began with the arrival of participants, followed by the solemn celebration of Lauds, committing the day into God’s hands and setting a
