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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By CSN Media The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) is set to host the fourth edition of the Communications Week (ComWEEK) celebration in Nigeria, with the theme: “Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts” (cf. 1 Pet 3:15-16). According to the National Director of Social Communications at the CSN, Rev. Fr. Michael
By Charles Igwe Pope Francis has donated €1 million to renovate a former clergy house in Rome, transforming it into 20 apartments for those in need. The donation was first mentioned on January 30 during a gathering in memory of Don Roberto Sardelli at the Roman parish of San Policarpo, though the exact amount was
By CSN Media A recent study has revealed that 201 Catholic priests and seminarians have been kidnapped across Nigeria in the last decade, underscoring the growing insecurity in the land, and increasing attacks on the Church. The findings, compiled over several years, provide a comprehensive overview of the dangers faced by Catholic priests and facilities
Founder and CEO of Youth Alive Development Initiative, (YADI) ,Rev. Fr. Engr. Chetanna Chukwuneke, will be among the exceptional individuals that will be celebrated at the upcoming AMTY Awards scheduled to hold March ,22nd, 2022 at the Stanel Dome in Awka. Rev. Fr. Engr. Chetanna Chukwuneke will receive award as the Social Impact Investor of
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By Editor The Catholic Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Most Rev. Gabriel Dunia has described as false a report which quoted him as blaming Edo State Government for not doing enough to effect the release of the abducted priest, Rev. Philip Ekweli and a seminarian, Andrew Peter, 21, who was reportedly murdered. The priest was released
Abuja City Journal NewsCatholic Knights Must Shape Public Life, Not Just Defend Faith –Bishop Kukah Published 2 hours ago on March 17, 2025By Samson Adeyanju By Ade Iyamoye Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has challenged Catholic Knights across Nigeria to move beyond defending the faith and take an active role
By CSN Media A delegation from the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji of Owerri, met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Friday, 14 March 2025. The primary purpose of the visit was, as a follow up to their deliberations at the
THE HOMILY AT THE FUNERAL OF LATE FR. SYLVESTER OKECHUKWU, AT ST. PETER CLAVER’S CATHEDRAL, KAFANCHAN ON 14TH MARCH 2025. BY BISHOP JULIUS YAKUBU KUNDI Three weeks ago, we were all here with our friends and well-wishers to celebrate in thanksgiving my 5th Episcopal ordination anniversary and the grace of resilience and survival as a
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh 1. The Jubilee Year of Hope: The communique emphasizes the significance of the Jubilee Year, which invites the whole Church to reflect on and embrace the virtue of Hope. 2. State of the Nation: The bishops acknowledge some positive developments in the country, but also highlight serious challenges such as