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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By Rev. Fr. Anthony Adetayo The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode, Most Rev. Francis Obafemi Adesina, in a statement released on Saturday 27th July 2024 has appealed to Nigerians to pray for peace and stability in the country. He urged citizens to refrain from violence during possible protests against the government, instead advocating
On Monday, July 29, 2024, the personnel of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) and agencies of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) gathered at St. Gabriel Chaplaincy, CSN, for a requiem Mass in honor of the late Rev. Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem, OP. Fr. Enwerem, who passed away on July 24, 2024, at 74,
Shedding light on the significance of the Year of Prayer, as declared by the Holy Father, Pope Francis and His impact on Christians in Nigeria, CBCN Secretary for Pilgrimages, Congresses, and Synods at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Rev. Fr. Nicholas Djebah, emphasized that the Year of Prayer serves as a vital period of
By PJ Usanga The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) officially launched the Spiritual Advocacy for Migrants and Refugees initiative, a comprehensive pastoral care program designed to provide spiritual support and advocacy for vulnerable migrant and refugee populations. This initiative is a response to the numerous challenges faced by migrants and refugees globally, and seeks to
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By CSN Media The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has launched the Apostolate of Pastoral Care of Migration, a new initiative aimed at providing spiritual and material support to migrants and refugees in Nigeria. The launch, which took place at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) in Abuja, marked a significant step towards addressing
PRESS RELEASE Sir Patrick Okwudili Igwilo has emerged Supreme Second-Vice President of the worldwide Catholic Order of Knights of St. John International (KSJI). He was elected Supreme Second Vice-President at the just concluded KSJI 82nd International and 56th Biennial Convention held in Buffalo, USA, from 16th to 20th July, 2024, and attended by delegates
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN Faith leaders from across Africa gathered in Kigali, Rwanda, to issue a united call for a debt jubilee in 2025, urging global leaders to take action to address the continent’s economic woes. Representing especially the Christian and Muslim faiths, the group unanimously emphasized the need for debt forgiveness and
It was on July 23, 1924, exactly 100 years ago, that the seminary was opened for the Vicariate of Southern Nigeria in Igbariam with the name St. Paul’s Seminary. The Igbariam seminary began with six junior seminarians (namely, Charles Nweze, William Obelagu, John Aghanti, Simon Okoye, Frederick Anughere, and William Hinzpeter) and three students studying
By Abah Anthony John Members of the Catholic Women Organization (CWO) of Nigeria have announced plans to organize trauma healing sessions for the victims and survivors of the July 12 collapse of the Saints Academy school building in the Busa Buji community of Jos. In an interview with ACI Africa on the sidelines of a visit by CWO members