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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By PJ Usanga The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has expressed outrage and sorrow over the gruesome murder of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, who was kidnapped and brutally killed on March 5, 2025. In a statement issued by the Bishop of Kafanchan Diocese, Most Rev. Julius Yakubu Kundi, the Diocese condemned the relentless and tragic wave
The Catholic Community of St. Pius X Parish, Karu, warmly welcomed the Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Anselm Umoren, on February 2, 2025. The visit coincided with his 13th episcopal anniversary, drawing a large gathering of parishioners and guests from across the Archdiocese. Bishop Umoren was
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN The Catholic Bishops of Calabar Province have issued a strong warning against emerging heresies and liturgical aberrations in the Church. In a communique titled “Hope Does Not Disappoint,” the bishops expressed concern about the rise of false teachings and practices that threaten the integrity of the Catholic faith. “We
Jesus Is Risen: Let Us All Witness to Hope Easter Message of Bishop Emmanuel Badejo, Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Nigeria Jesus is risen! He has conquered sin and death and he is alive! He assures us all of the same fate. That is the message of Easter for every human being irrespective of their
2024 EASTER MESSAGE-Imbibe the Spirit of Love and Unity at Easter-Archbishop Martins Tells Nigerians Lagos, Nigeria. 30th March 2024. The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins has urged Nigerians to make more efforts to live in the spirit of brotherly love, unity, and selfless sacrifices that the Easter event presents to
2024 Easter Message of His Eminence, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke to the Faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia and to People of Goodwill. โTHEY DID NOT FIND THE BODY OF THE LORD [IN THE TOMB]โ (Lk 24:3) Dear brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is with joy that I wish you a happy Easter!
2024 EASTER MESSAGETHE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST SHOULD IMPACT OUR ATTITUDE AND VISION OF LIFE Glory to God the King of Glory as we once again celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. I greet you, sons and daughters of God and wish you all a happy Easter! Our Saviour Jesus Christ
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LAGOS CHRISM MASS: “Make church structures mission-oriented, form the laity” Fr. Umoh advocates Appealing to priests, religious and lay faithful of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, the National Director of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Very Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh in his homily at the Holy Cross Cathedral, during the 2024 Chrism
By PJ Usanga In his homily at Mass during the just concluded annual retreat for staff of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) and agencies of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), the retreat moderator Msgr. John Aniagwu stated that the virtues of Prayer, healing and preaching which characterised the public ministry of Christ,
