PREAMBLE: Members of the Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria (APKMN) met at the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, (EHJ) Domus Fidei Centre, Ikeja Lagos from 14th -17th November 2024, for the 16th Annual Conference of the Association. The Conference opened with a Holy Mass presided over by the Archbishop of the Metropolitan See

By Jude Atemanke Vatican-based Nigerian Church leader Cardinal Francis Arinze has urged priests to avoid lengthy homilies, saying a homily should not be an exhibition of “theological acrobatics” but rather a reflection of the priest’s prayer life and a clear, concise proclamation of the Gospel. In his keynote address during the 12-day centenary celebrations of

Inter-faith relations took another leap forward in the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, on Sunday November 17, when a devout muslim, Alhaji Barrister Ahmed Raji, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria donated an assembly hall to the diocese at St John the Baptist Catholic Church Isalu, Iseyin. The modern 400-seater assembly hall, built to replace the former

By PJ Usanga The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, urged Nigerian Papal Knights and Medalists to emulate Christ in every aspect of their lives. He emphasized the importance of cultivating a profound awareness of their identity and embracing a Christ-centered mindset. In his homily at the Mass during the recently held

At his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis says that, in Christ, “we shall one day find again the things and people who have passed away … we will lose nothing of what we have built and loved, because death will be the beginning of a new life.” By Joseph Tulloch Read also 17/11/2024 Pope prays

(With Practical ways of enhancing communications in parish communities) A Paper delivered on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of Bigard Memorial Major Seminary, Enugu, on November 15, 2024 By Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Michael Nsikak Umoh A. Introduction I am deeply grateful to the Seminary Rector and the Organising Committee for Bigard Centenary Anniversary

By PJ Usanga In commemoration of the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis will share a meal with over 1,300 disadvantaged individuals from Rome. This gesture by the Holy Father, is to continue a tradition he initiated in 2017. The global event, which is in its eighth edition will begin with an Holy Mass

By Ogoja Diocesan Immigration Office The Catholic Diocese of Ogoja has officially launched its Migrants and Refugees Unit, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to providing pastoral care and support to those in need. The launch ceremony, held on October 25, 2024, at the Adagom 1 Refugee settlement in Cross River State, was attended

By Dennis Agbo The Cardinal Bishop of Velletri-Segni in the Vatican City of Rome, Francis Cardinal Arinze, with the Bishops of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Providence, the Formators and Seminarians will on Sunday perform the flag-off Centenary ceremony of the Bigard Memorial Seminary Enugu. Irish Bishop, Joseph Shanaham, had in 1924 established Saint Paul’s Seminary in Igboariam,

CSN Media The Catholic owned Veritas University, Abuja, on Saturday, 9 November 2024, held its 13th convocation ceremony, awarding various degrees to 795 students. The event, which took place at the university’s campus, was attended by dignitaries, faculty members, graduating supported by their family and friends. Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of