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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By Sampson Adeyanju The Catholic Television of Nigeria (CTV) is set to launch on GOtv from Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, marking a major milestone in religious broadcasting. This migration will bring inspiring faith-based content to a wider audience, enhancing evangelization, education, and entertainment. With clearer broadcasts and greater accessibility, CTV is poised to become
Your Eminencies Your Graces Your Lordships, I write to inform you that the seminar initially scheduled for 8th March 2025 has been cancelled. This decision was taken at the just-concluded meeting of the Administrative Board of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). Consequently, arrival for the First Plenary Assembly of 2025 will now be
Warn Tinubu, IGP, others against taking sides Leaders of mainline Churches in Osun State have condemned the wanton killings and destruction of property that has greeted the struggle for the control of local government administration in the state. They, therefore, called for the return of peace and solidarity in the state, saying residents of the
By: Fr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Ã., CIWA February 20, 2025 The 6th edition of the All Nigeria Major Seminary Festival of Arts and Culture (ANMSFAC) is currently underway in Edo State, Nigeria’s heartbeat. Representatives from all major seminaries and formation houses across the country have converged on the Seminary of All Saints, Uhiele, for this year’s
By CSN Correspondent, Aba At the recently concluded first Pastoral Council meeting of 2025, held on February 1, the Catholic Bishop of Aba, Most Rev. Augustine Ndubueze Echema, proposed a ban on the widespread practice of award-giving ceremonies within the diocese. The motion received overwhelming support from Council members, who not only endorsed it but
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has appointed Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Okochi as the Deputy Secretary General (DSG) of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), its administrative headquarters. The appointment was announced on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, by CBCN President, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, during a send-off
By Fr John Irekiigbe The Catholic Diocese of Oyo was filled with joy and thanksgiving as three priests; Rev. Fr. Francis Oyegbola, Rev. Fr. Leonard Ajereola, Rev. Fr. John Ayanwola and three deacons; Rev. Sylvester Akinwole, Rev. Sylvester Durowoju, Rev. Gideon Audu were ordained at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Fiditi on 15th February, 2025. The
February 10, 2025 CSN News Magazine: Online and Print Edition Request for Goodwill Messages and Adverts Dear Sir/Madam, We are publishing a special edition of the CSN News Magazine to commemorate the 2025 First Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). CSN News Magazine is the
