June 5, 2026
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“God has sent a message to Nigerian youths” – Archbishop Martins

By PJ Usanga At the 38th Archdiocesan Youth Day, Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, described the theme “Those who hope in the Lord will run and not be wary,” from Isaiah 40:31, as a beacon of hope amid national and personal struggles. Speaking at the event organized by the Catholic Youth

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Nigerian Catholic Bishops Decry ‘Alarming Increase’ in Liturgical Abuses

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN  The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has expressed deep concern over what it described as an “alarming increase” in liturgical abuses across the country. In a strongly-worded statement, the bishops condemned the deviations from established rites and traditions, warning that such actions are a “direct affront to the

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AFTER THE PROTESTS: WHAT NEXT FOR NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY?

A Message from the Bishops of the Kaduna Ecclesiastical Province (KEP) at the end of their Provincial Meeting held on Monday, 11th August, 2024. 1: As our dear nation now looks back over the loss of lives and the destruction of property following the protests, many sober questions come to our minds. It is not

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CBCN address priests on Abuses During Liturgical Celebrations

Please click the link below to view the document On the Abuse of the Sacred Liturgy   *To receive regular news, teachings and information about the Catholic Church and the Bishops in Nigeria, please send ADD ME to 090 6000 6198 by WHATSAPP  

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WHY THE EPISCOPAL RING OF ARCHBISHOP PATRICK EKPU WILL NOT BE DECOMMISSIONED AT HIS FUNERAL AND IT WILL BE PALLIUM FOR HIM AND NOT PALLIA

Following my previous article on the funeral rites of Catholic Archbishops, numerous questions arose, prompting this sequel. This piece aims to address the intricacies surrounding Pallia, Emeritus status, and the decommissioning of Episcopal rings. *Understanding Pallia* Pallia is the plural form of pallium It signifies an Archbishop’s metropolitan authority and unity with the Holy See,

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For Excellence in learning and character, apply to St. Columbanus today!

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION: A Testament to Excellence in Learning and Character!

The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria is thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Oguejiofor Kamsiriochukwu Michael and other successful students from Christ the King College, Gwagwada, Abuja! Oguejiofor Kamsiriochukwu Michael made history by scoring straight A’s in all subjects in the recent WAEC examination. This remarkable feat is a testament to his hard work, dedication,

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#EndBadGovernance: Catholic Bishops chide Tinubu over hasty Subsidy removal calls for policy reversal

Catholic Bishops of Kaduna Ecclesiastical Province (KEP) have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider reversing his hasty policy on fuel Subsidy removal which plunged Nigerians into economy crisis stressing that policy reversal is not a sign of weakness but depicts responsible leadership. Rising from the Second Plenary of the Kaduna Ecclesiastical Provincial Bishops’ session

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EPISCOPAL CHALLENGES: Archbishop Patrick Ebosele Ekpu in focus

As the saying goes, “Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.” Archbishop Patrick Ebosele Ekpu’s tenure was marked by numerous challenges, which he met with dedication and grace. This work examines some of these challenges. **Acute Shortage of Clergy** When Archbishop Ekpu succeeded Bishop Patrick Kelly in 1973, he inherited a vast territory that

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Pope at Audience: With God, nothing is impossible

Pope Francis resumes his General Audiences after the summer break, reflecting on the work of the Holy Spirit in the Redemption won by Christ. By Christopher Wells The Pope’s General Audiences began again after pausing for the month of June, with the Holy Father resuming his reflections on the work of the Holy Spirit. Having

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