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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, I feel compelled to share a crucial message with you. I promise to make it brief. Just read through. I am sure that many of you must have heard stories about PADRE PIO (i.e, St. Pio of Pietrelcina) and the many great MIRACLES God has accomplished through him while
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, As Christians, it is very important that we become conscious of the role our LIFESTYLE plays, both in adding meaning to the FAITH we profess and in convincing others on the need to share the same Faith. Where there is no agreement between the Faith we profess and our
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, The MINISTRY of CATECHIST has taken new form in the Church beginning with Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter: ‘Antiquum ministerium‘ in May, 2021. Since that May, other documents relating to the ministry of the Catechist have been published by various Offices of the Holy See. We really need to translate
The Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, reiterated the sacredness of human life, stressing that it is a precious gift from God that demands utmost care and responsibility. In his weekly message published in the Archdiocesan weekly newspaper, “Trinitas”, Archbishop Okeke emphasized that human life transcends biological existence, representing a participation in the
By Olivia Obijiaku The Catholic Bishop of Kafanchan, Most Rev Dr. Julius Yakubu Kundi has recently underscored the importance of farming in Nigeria especially now that hardship is rocking the masses.The local ordinary who made this known at the reception for the celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the priestly ordination of the Vicar General
The 53rd International Eucharistic Congress, currently underway in Quito, Ecuador, is utilizing its official logo, anthem, and Book of the Gospels to symbolize the transformative power of fraternity and love in healing a divided world. The official logo, designed by Publio Escobar, represents the theme of “brotherhood to heal the world.” The anthem, “Around Your
Our Editorial Director offers his reflections on Pope Francis’ first day in Papua New Guinea, as he met with the country’s civil authorites and the Church’s lay and ordained ministers in Port Moresby. By Andrea Tornielli – Port Moresby How do we inspire young people with the enthusiasm for mission? “I do not think there
Pope Francis begins the fourth and final leg of his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, as the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore welcomes the Bishop of Rome to Changi Airport. By Claudia Torres – Singapore Pope Francis has begun the fourth and final leg of his 12-day Apostolic Journey in Asia and Oceania –
The Catholic Diocese of Kano marked a significant milestone on September 9, 2024, as it celebrated its Silver Jubilee, commemorating 25 years of promoting peace, equity, and justice. The week-long celebration, running until September 14, features various activities, including paper presentations, lectures, quizzes, sports competitions, panel discussions, and a retreat, culminating in the priestly ordination
By Andrea Tornielli Christianity is not merely a philosophy, a set of ideas, or a manual of moral rules. It is an event, woven with wonder and human faces. This truth was once again made evident on a sweltering Sunday afternoon in Vanimo and the remote village of Baro. There was awe and gratitude in