Nigeria Catholic Network (NCN) is the one stop integrated network for all that concerns the Catholic Church in Nigeria. Here you find news and information on the structures, administration, sacramental life, institutions, groups, organs, events, and much more, in the Church in Nigeria. This is an initiative of the National Directorate of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, (CSN), the Communication Office of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN)
FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
+Augustine O. Akubeze Archbishop of Benin City THEME: SHARE WITH GENTLENESS THE HOPE THAT IS IN YOUR HEART Protocol The Chairman of the Jubilee of Hope – Rev. Fr. Charles Omogiate, The Cathedral Administrator – Rev. Fr. James Ogbeiwi, The Chaplain – Catholic Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria; Rev Fr. Romanus Mbakwe The Director of
A PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE NIGERIAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN PRIESTS ASSOCIATION (NCDPA), MAKURDI DIOCESE, AFTER THEIR GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 27TH MAY, 2025, AT DIVINE MERCY QUASI PARISH, HOWE. We, the members of the Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), Makurdi Diocese, gathered for our usual general meeting on Tuesday, 27th May 2025, at Divine
7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR C, 1ST JUNE 2025/ WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY, St. EDWIN’S PARISH, KUBWA, ABUJA. HOMILY BY ARCHBISHOP I.A. KAIGAMA. READINGS: 1ST READING: ACTS 7:55-60; 2ND READING: REVELATION 22:12-14.16-17.20; GOSPEL:JOHN 17:20-26. THEME: “THAT THEY MAY BE ONE”: JESUS’ DESIRE FOR OUR UNITY IN LOVE I am happy to be in your parish
Catholic secondary schools across the Diocese of Oyo gathered at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, Iseyin, for a remarkable Paper Presentation Competition held in celebration of the 59th World Communications Day. The event emphasized the importance of respectful and impactful communication, aligning with this year’s global theme: “Share with Gentleness the Hope that is
By PJ Usanga The Catholic Diocese of Ondo has issued a circular warning of a potential attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, the same church that was targeted in a deadly terrorist attack on June 5, 2022, during Pentecost Sunday Mass. Although no official confirmation has been received, the diocese is taking the
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), predominantly a Shia Muslim organization led by Ibrahim Zakzaky, has emerged as a significant socio-political force within the diverse landscape of Nigerian Islam. Recently, a delegation from the IMN paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, Most Rev. Stephen Dami Mamza, the Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, extending condolences
The St. Gabriel Chaplaincy and the entire Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) community came together to celebrate the 60th birthday of the Former Governor of Rivers State and Former Minister of Transportation of Nigeria, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi. The celebration began with a Holy Mass, celebrated by the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most
By Abubakar Auwal Bishop Mathew Kukah of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese has raised the alarm over the growing mental health crisis in Nigeria, linking it to the widespread violence and insecurity plaguing the country, especially the northern region.Speaking at the commissioning of major infrastructure projects at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kware, on Wednesday, the cleric
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