November 13, 2024
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CSN set to host 2024 Education Summit

By CSN Media The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) is hosting its 4th triennial Education Summit from October 22-25, 2024. With the theme: “Global Compact on Education in the Nigerian Context,” the event aims to foster meaningful discussions among stakeholders in the field of education. The summit will kick off on October 23, with an

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BREAKING NEWS: IJEBU-ODE DIOCESE CONDUCTS FIRST PUBLIC VIEWING OF HER CATHOLIC MUSEUMโ€ฆ HISTORY IN THE MAKING

By Fr. Anthony Adetayo Ijebu-Ode Catholic Diocese has just conducted the first public viewing of her Catholic museum of Art and History at the JDPC Center in Ijebu-Ode on October 10, 2024. This exciting development was announced by Most Rev. Francis Obafemi Adesina; Bishop of the Diocese, who declared the museum ready for the reception

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Purported Marriage of “Revd Fr Michael O. Ezeh”: A Consequence of Ignorance Embellished with Malice

– Jude Chijioke Ndukwe There is a picture that has been trending with the following caption/story: “This is Reverend Father Michael Ogochukwu ezeh from Enugu state And Reverend Sister Claire Chioma O. from Afikpo North local government area of Ebonyi State who have found love in themselves and have subsequently made marital preparations to Walk

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World Mental Health Day: Staff of CSN, Caritas, CBCN Agencies Schooled on Best Mental Health Practices

In commemoration of the World Mental Health Day, staff of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Caritas Nigeria, and agencies of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) participated in a series of events highlighting the importance of mental health in the workplace. With the 2024 theme: “Mental Health at Work,” the CBCN staff were

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2024 Mission Sunday: Why the Mandatory Collection?

The 2024 World Mission Sunday comes up on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The theme for 2024 is: “Go and invite everyone to the banquet.” The Nigerian church takes up the mandatory Mission Sunday Collection on that day. The World Mission Sunday Collection is mandatory in all Catholic communities worldwide. Catholic parishes, pastoral units, and institutions

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‘During the Synod, Africa can exemplify the virtue of hope for the Church’

The second session of the Synod of Bishops marks an important stage of maturation in the synodal process. What should the Church, the family of God in Africa, contribute to discerning new paths together? Throughout the synod, five African experts give their opinions on La Croix International. By Fr. Walter Ihejirika (in Port Harcourt, Nigeria)

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The Catholic Workplace: The Sacred Balance of Faith, Work and Mental Health

October 10th is globally observed as the World Mental Health Day. It is an international initiative to raise awareness about mental health and its impact on individuals and communities. This year’s theme, “Mental Health at Work,” resonates deeply with the Catholic Social Teachings (CST), on the dignity of work and the importance of caring for

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Catholic Bishops Laud Fr. Obodoechina as He Bows Out of Caritas

By CSN Media As Rev Fr Uchechukwu Obodoechina winds off his tenure as the Director of Church and Society, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), and Executive Secretary of Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN), some Catholic Bishops in Nigeria praised Fr. Obodoechina for his exceptional leadership during his years of service to the Church and

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“Be Guardian Angels to those you are sent,” Bishop Oyejola admonishes PMU members

By PJ Usanga The Episcopal Chairman of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS), Most Rev. John Oyejola charged members of the Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU) to take their work seriously as messengers of God and be guardian angels to those they serve. In his homily at the Opening Mass for the PMU General Assembly, which coincided

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