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By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh In a poignant sermon delivered during the Vigil Mass for the late Bishop Ayo-Maria Atoyebi on 27 March 2025 at the St. Joseph Cathedral, Ilorin, Bishop Bulus Yohanna of Kontagora diocese reflected on the enduring legacy of a life well-lived. He testified that Bishop Ayo-Maria’s remarkable journey, marked by dedication, simplicity, and holiness,
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By PJ Usanga The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, has charged Catholic artistes and entertainers to counter anti-Catholic narratives in the entertainment space with their artistic productions. He made this call during the Opening Mass for the National Summit and Leadership Training of the Catholic Artistes and Entertainers Association of Nigeria
By Emma Eko, CSN The Executive Committee of the CSN Laystaff Association paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Secretary General and Director, Pastoral Agents Department, Rev. Fr. Augustine Okochi, at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN). The visit, which took place on Thursday 27 March, 2025, was aimed at welcoming and congratulating the newly
By PJ Usanga In a significant breakthrough, the Nigerian Army has apprehended the killers of Late Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, of Kafanchan Diocese, who was murdered after being kidnapped in Tachira village, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, Media Information Officer for Operation Safe Haven, the suspects were
By CSN Media In a heart-warming tale of determination and fulfillment, Mrs. Ramatu Joseph, a cleaner with the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Abuja, has achieved a remarkable milestone – earning a certificate from Veritas University’s Catholic Social Teaching (CST) program. Born and raised in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Mrs.
By CSN Media The Catholic Women Organisation of Nigeria (CWON) has unveiled its agenda for women’s empowerment, evangelization, and family development under its new national leadership. This was made known during a courtesy visit to the Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Rev. Fr. Michael Banjo, on Monday, March 24, 2025. On
By CSN Media In a landmark ceremony, 207 staff members of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) have graduated from the Catholic Social Teaching (CST) programme, earning a certificate from Veritas University, Abuja. The graduation ceremony, which took place on Friday, 21 March, 2025, marked a significant milestone in the lives of the graduates, who
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Catholic Media Practitioners of Nigeria,( CAMPAN) Kaduna and Muslim Muslim Journalists on Friday observed the breaking of the Lenten and Ramadan fasts in Kaduna. The event attracted the Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev. Matthew Man- Oso Ndagoso, Chief Imam Of Uduwa who is also the Morshi of Jamatu Nasir Islam,Pastor
By CSN Media Following the directive of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), the Catholic faithful are set to celebrate the fourth edition of the Communications Week (ComWEEK) in the country. The theme, as chosen by the Holy Father, is: “Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts” (cf. 1 Pet 3:15-16).