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As the world prepares for the 100th anniversary of the solemnity of Christ the Universal King (1925-2025), instituted by Pope Pius XI, the diocese of Auchi announced the graceful transitioning of Rt. Monsignor Thomas Oleghe (Feb. 6, 1921-Nov. 24, 2024), Nigeria’s oldest Catholic priest. Monsignor Oleghe’s demise comes exactly a year before the centenary celebrations
By PJ Usanga The Deputy Secretary General and Director of Pastoral Affairs, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Rev. Fr. Michael Banjo, commended the activities and programmes of the Abuja Municipal Lions Club for their commitment to acts of kindness and selfless service. “I commend and sincerely thank the Abuja Municipal Lions Club for their unwavering
By CSN Media The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) congratulated Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu on its 100 years anniversary, urging the institution to continue growing in service to the Church and nation. The President of the CBCN and Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, made the remarks during the thanksgiving Mass
By Abah Anthony John Abuja, 21 November, 2024 / 8:00 pm (ACI Africa). Sir Jude Nnam, a renowned Nigerian gospel singer who was kidnapped on November 14 has regained his freedom. Sir Nnam was freed on Wednesday, November 20, according to information that members of theย National Catholic Liturgical Music Councilย (NACAMCON) shared with ACI Africa. ย โIt
The Episcopal Chairman for the Department of Church and Society, Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), and Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, emphasized the vital role of the department in projecting the Church’s activities to the wider society. Addressing diocesan directors and coordinators of the various units under the department during their
By Coalcity News The Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria who doubles as Ambassador of the Vatican State, Most Rev. Michael Francis Crotty has lauded Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State over the values and faith he embodied for the society. Archbishop Crotty gave this commendation Tuesday when he paid the governor a courtesy visit in his
By PJ Usanga The Director of Church and Society Department, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) Rev. Fr. Uchechukwu Obodoechina, advocated for strategic influence by the clergy and lay faithful through lobbying, advocacy, and soft diplomacy to effect positive change in the society. He emphasized that Catholics should not wait for a Catholic leader to effect
By PJ Usanga The Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria (APKMN) expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s current state of sorrow, pain and socioeconomic hardship. In a communique issued at the end of their 16th annual conference held in Lagos from November 14 to 17, 2024, the Papal honorees highlighted the nation’s challenges, including
By CSN Media In a remarkable recognition of her transformative humanitarian work, Nigerian Catholic nun, Sister Francisca Ngozi Uti, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Opus Prize worth $1.2 million. As the founder and executive director of the Centre for Women Studies and Intervention (CWSI) in Abuja, Nigeria, Sister Uti has dedicated her life to
