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,
…as CSN Community celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary’s birthday By PJ Usanga The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) and agencies of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) marked the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary with great enthusiasm and devotion on Monday, September 9, 2024. This annual tradition has become an integral part of
Summing-up his experiences in Papua New Guinea, Fr Brian Nonde said, “For us African missionaries, the people of Papua New Guinea (PNG) teach us to live our Christian faith in harmony with nature, the value of family life, human relations, and how to cherish culture and traditions.” Fr Paul Samasumo – Vatican City Fr Brian
The Catholic Bishop of Ahiara Diocese, Most Rev. Simeon Nwobi, CMF, reminded newly ordained priests that the role of the priest is changing and they must adapt to the evolving needs of the church and society. “You are being ordained at a time of great change and challenge for the church,” he said. “The world
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, Through Baptism, the Holy Spirit sows the seed of faith in us and through this faith, we are made Christians, children of God and members of the Church (cf. CCC n. 1213). Through this faith, there is EQUALITY among all of Christ’s faithful. Concerning this, the 1983 Code of
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, the greatest challenge facing humanity today is the ILLUSION that the LAW that God has given us as a guide is IMPERFECT. The above disposition has made a number of persons either to disregard the Commandments of God or even to openly denounce them and teach others to be
For more than a year, religious organizations have lobbied Congress and the Biden administration to fix a sudden procedural change in how the government processes green cards for religious workers, which threatens the ability of thousands of them to continue to minister in the United States. The Catholic Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey, and five
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN On Day 7 of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) in Auchi, the bishops embarked on parish visitation program in the diocese, fostering personal connections with the faithful. This tradition allows each visiting bishop, representing the Conference, to celebrate Holy Mass for the intentions of the hosting bishop, diocese, parish,
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has expressed significant concerns over the harsh economic and social conditions affecting Nigerians, highlighting issues such as corruption, a heavy debt burden, and multiple taxation. These concerns were articulated in a communiqué issued at the conclusion of their second plenary session, held in Auchi, Edo State. In the
By Cynthia Aule, CSN In a historic and joyous event, the Mary Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sabogida-Ora, which is a Mass Centre under St. Joseph parish, Ora, welcomed Most Rev. Godfrey Onah, the Bishop of Nsukka. He was accompanied by Most Rev. Charles Hammawa of Jalingo Diocese (represented by Fr. William Awoshiri)
By Vincent Njoku, CSN The Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Agenebode, a landmark faith community in Afemai land, welcomed a historic visit from representatives of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) in 28 August, 2024. The visit, marked by a grand reception, reflected the deep-rooted significance of