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,
In commemoration of the World Mental Health Day, staff of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Caritas Nigeria, and agencies of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) participated in a series of events highlighting the importance of mental health in the workplace. With the 2024 theme: “Mental Health at Work,” the CBCN staff were
The 2024 World Mission Sunday comes up on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The theme for 2024 is: “Go and invite everyone to the banquet.” The Nigerian church takes up the mandatory Mission Sunday Collection on that day. The World Mission Sunday Collection is mandatory in all Catholic communities worldwide. Catholic parishes, pastoral units, and institutions
The second session of the Synod of Bishops marks an important stage of maturation in the synodal process. What should the Church, the family of God in Africa, contribute to discerning new paths together? Throughout the synod, five African experts give their opinions on La Croix International. By Fr. Walter Ihejirika (in Port Harcourt, Nigeria)
October 10th is globally observed as the World Mental Health Day. It is an international initiative to raise awareness about mental health and its impact on individuals and communities. This year’s theme, “Mental Health at Work,” resonates deeply with the Catholic Social Teachings (CST), on the dignity of work and the importance of caring for
By CSN Media As Rev Fr Uchechukwu Obodoechina winds off his tenure as the Director of Church and Society, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), and Executive Secretary of Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN), some Catholic Bishops in Nigeria praised Fr. Obodoechina for his exceptional leadership during his years of service to the Church and
By PJ Usanga The Episcopal Chairman of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS), Most Rev. John Oyejola charged members of the Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU) to take their work seriously as messengers of God and be guardian angels to those they serve. In his homily at the Opening Mass for the PMU General Assembly, which coincided
By PJ Usanga As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day, Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, made a passionate appeal to the nation’s political leaders to prioritize alleviating the suffering of citizens. He emphasized the need for leaders to recognize the unprecedented economic hardship Nigerians are facing and work towards providing a
By PJ Usanga Catholic Military, Paramilitary, and Police Chaplains have been urged to remember their ordination vows of obedience and submission to their bishops, regardless of rank. The Catholic Bishop of Shendam Diocese and Episcopal Chairman for Military Chaplaincies, Most Rev. Philip Dung, made this reminder at the inaugural joint military, paramilitary, and police Catholic
By Emmanuel Eko, CSN Priests, religious and lay faithful of the Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan celebrated the 75th birthday of its revered Archbishop, Most Rev. Gabriel ‘Leke Abegunrin, with widespread accolades and gratitude for his exemplary leadership and selfless service to the Church and humanity. Speaking on behalf of the Archdiocese in a Press Conference,
