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,
By CSN Media The Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, commended Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama for his efforts in fostering the development of new pastoral areas in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja. According to the Papal Envoy, Archbishop Kaigama has been instrumental in creating new pastoral areas, an initiative he described as ongoing
Knights of St. John International & Ladies Auxiliary Supreme Subordinate Nigeria PRESS RELEASE A renowned industrialist, philanthropist, and golfer, Sir Emmanuel Ufuoma Okene KSJI, KSG, has been named the Chairman organizing Committee of the 50th anniversary of Knights of St. John International (KSJI) in Nigeria. Rt. Hon. Chevalier Emmanuel Okene KSG, who has been honoured by
In a historic partnership to further deepen the activities of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), the Communications Directorate of Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has brokered a partnership with the Catholic Knighthood of St. John International (KSJI) on the production of a CBCN Annual Review Magazine. In a statement by the National Director
By PJ Usanga The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called on its faithful to deepen their Catholic identity and spirituality amidst the challenges posed by secularism, individualism, and cultural imperialism. This call was made at the end of the 5th General Assembly of the Archdiocese, which took place from 28th to 30th November 2024 at
By Fr. Amos Okhueleigbe Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA), renowned for its intellectual and theological rigour, marked the official start of the 2024/2025 academic session with a dynamic orientation programme held across its Port Harcourt main campus and Obehie campus in Abia State. The two-day event, from November 28 to 29, 2024, saw students,
“Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts” By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN Pope Francis has announced the theme for next year’s, 2025, World Communication Day (WCD). The theme is, “Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts” (cf. 1Pt 3:15-16). With this theme for the the 59th WCD celebration, scheduled for
By CSN Media The Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala has launched a passionate appeal to well-meaning individuals, organizations, and institutions to support the construction of a permanent structure for Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary at Wever-Ngibo, Benue State. In an exclusive interview, the Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese, Most Rev Isaac Dugu, disclosed to CSN Media that
By CSN Media The Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, has commiserated with the Catholic Bishop of Auchi, Most Rev. Gabriel Dunia, the Clergy and the entire Diocese of Auchi over the passing of Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas Oleghe, the oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria. In his condolence message, Archbishop Crotty expressed his
By PJ Usanga The National Director of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Michael Nsikak Umoh has urged his fellow pastors to see occasions of weddings, funerals, child dedications, and birthday anniversaries Masses as golden opportunities for evangelization and re-evangelization in the Church. In a Lecture delivered at the 100th
