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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By CSN Media The Catholic Bishops of the Owerri Ecclesiastical Province have issued a communiquรฉ offering hope and guidance to Nigerians amidst the country’s social and economic challenges. In a statement signed by Archbishop Lucius I. Ugorji and Bishop Augustine N. Echema, the bishops said that “The mood of the nation is one of frustration,
Our Concern for the Well-being of our People Preamble We, the Catholic Bishops of the Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, met at the Sacred Heart Pastoral/Retreat Centre, Orlu, from the 30โ31 July, 2024. Having prayerfully deliberated on several matters of grave concern to our people, we issue the following Communiquรฉ: The Mood of the Nation Our nation,
The Association for Catholic Information in Africa (ACI AFRICA) is celebrating the 5th anniversary of its establishment. Launched on August 17, 2019, to serve as a news apostolate of the EWTN Global Catholic Network in Africa, this news service provides free, up-to-date news about the Catholic Church in Africa, with particular emphasis and references to
By CSN Media The Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have issued a communique highlighting the role of protests as a last resort for citizens who have been ignored by those in power. The bishops, who met at the Domus Pacis Pastoral Institute in Akure, Ondo State, emphasized that protests are a legitimate means for
By Rev. Fr. Anthony Adetayo The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode, Most Rev. Francis Obafemi Adesina, in a statement released on Saturday 27th July 2024 has appealed to Nigerians to pray for peace and stability in the country. He urged citizens to refrain from violence during possible protests against the government, instead advocating
– By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN Augustine University (AU), owned by the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, has taken a significant leap forward in its academic offerings with the approval of 13 new courses by the National Universities Commission (NUC).ย In a letter to the Academic Board of the university, dated June 6, 2024, the
On Monday, July 29, 2024, the personnel of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) and agencies of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) gathered at St. Gabriel Chaplaincy, CSN, for a requiem Mass in honor of the late Rev. Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem, OP. Fr. Enwerem, who passed away on July 24, 2024, at 74,
The National President of the Catholic Women Organization, CWON Dame Mary Asibi Gonsum has on 16 July, 2024 accompanied by the Jos Archdiocesan President Evelyn Dantak, and her Excos, and Deaneries leaders and the Chaplain Reverend Father John Dalyop visited Bingham University Teaching Hospital popularly called Jankwano, The Our Lady of Apostle Hospital, OLA, the
Shedding light on the significance of the Year of Prayer, as declared by the Holy Father, Pope Francis and His impact on Christians in Nigeria, CBCN Secretary for Pilgrimages, Congresses, and Synods at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Rev. Fr. Nicholas Djebah, emphasized that the Year of Prayer serves as a vital period of
By PJ Usanga The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) officially launched the Spiritual Advocacy for Migrants and Refugees initiative, a comprehensive pastoral care program designed to provide spiritual support and advocacy for vulnerable migrant and refugee populations. This initiative is a response to the numerous challenges faced by migrants and refugees globally, and seeks to