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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Yesterday, His Lordship, Most Rev. William Avenya, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Gboko, paid a sorrowful visit to Yalewata community to personally witness the aftermath of the tragic attack that claimed the lives of the mother and four relatives of one of his priests, Rev. Fr. Martin Tsegba. Guiding the Bishop through the ruins
By Fr. Pascal Salifu In a gesture of compassion and commitment to the dignity of every human life, Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, on Tuesday 17th June 2025, has donated wheelchairs to the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Kware, Sokoto State. The Bishop, who was ably represented by the Diocesan
By Olivia Obijiaku The Catholic Bishop of Zaria Diocese, Most Rev. Habila Tyiakonaboi Daboh, has lamented the alarming rate of religious syncretism and condemned the practice of merging rituals among Christians. During his first Pastoral Visit to Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, the Local
By CSN Media The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has kicked off the 4th edition of the Communications Week (ComWEEK) in Port Harcourt Diocese, with a call for media literacy and effective communication. On behalf of the Conference, the Apostolic Administrator of Port Harcourt Diocese, Most Rev. Patrick Eluke, in his homily at the
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!
