June 3, 2026
News Nigeria

Ikot Ekpene Diocese Eagerly Awaits Bishops’ Assembly with Joy and Expectation

By CSN Media Two weeks to the plenary assembly of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), the Catholic Diocese of Ikot Ekpene is brimming with joy and anticipation as it prepares to host the august event. Scheduled to take place from September 11th to 19th, 2025, this historic gathering will bring together over 80

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A JUBILEE VISITATION OF GRACE: BISHOP UMOH WELCOMES NIGERIAN BISHOPS TO IKOT EKPENE FOR CBCN SECOND PLENARY

By Fr. Moses P. Sade The Catholic Diocese of Ikot Ekpene is aglow with joy and anticipation as it prepares to host the *Second Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN)*, scheduled for 11th–19th September 2025. This historic gathering, holding at the *Diocesan Retreat and Youth Development Centre, Nto Ekpu Ikot, Nko,

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Mother Mary…. Immaculate virgin

“Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the Church, we consecrate to you, who try to come ever closer to us, all of our being and all our love. We also consecrate to you our life, our work, our Joys and our sorrows. We entrust all that we have and all that we

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Fr. Idoko set to host Teens retreat

By Fidelia Angbalaga, CSN Media The National Youth Animator in Nigeria, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Very Rev. Fr. Boniface Idoko, is set to host a Retreat for Teens, tomorrow, 23 August, 2025, on the theme, The Real Presence (The Eucharistic Jesus). The initiative is for teenagers between the ages of 13 to 19 years. According

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Bishop Eluke Set to Host 2025 National Jubilee of Hope, Thanks CBCN

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN The Diocese of Port Harcourt is set to welcome the entire Catholic Church in Nigeria for the celebration of the 2025 National Jubilee Year of Hope, an occasion Most Rev. Patrick Eluke, Apostolic Administrator of the diocese, has described as “a thing of joy and deserving of gratitude to

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When and Why Did the Catholic Church Decide to Allow Children Receive Holy Communion?

By CSN Media Introduction The Catholic Church formally lowered the age for First Holy Communion in the early 20th century, under Pope Pius X, through the decree Quam Singulari issued on August 8, 1910 by the Sacred Congregation of the Discipline of the Sacraments. Historical Background For centuries, the practice of administering the Eucharist to

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Admission for 2025/2026 session is on at St. Thomas Aquinas College, Hospital Road, Akure

Unlock Your Child’s Potential This Session! St. Thomas Aquinas College, Akure, is excited to announce our Admission for the upcoming Academic Session! Upcoming Session: – Fun-filled and engaging activities to boost your child’s learning – Experienced and dedicated teachers – Big class sizes for personalized attention – Preparation for entrance exams and academic readiness –

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