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Giving highlights on the beatification process of Vivian Uchechi Ogu, the Archbishop of Benin, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, disclosed that Vivian Ogu lived a life worthy of emulation, especially for the younger generation. He emphasized that the church wants to declare her a martyr so that other young people will know that it is
Explaining that the Synod on Synodality is an attempt by the Holy Father, Pope Francis, to help Christians work together – bishops, priests, religious, lay people, men and women, to stay together, do things together, pray together, and take decisions together regardless of their differences, the Superior General of the Society of African Mission (SMA),
In an exclusive chat with CSN Media at the ongoing first 2024 plenary assembly of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) in Abuja, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina, Most Rev. Gerald Mamman Musa disclosed that holistic evangelisation that involves the enlightenment of the people, both in terms of functional education and
Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN Bishop Oliver Doeme of Maiduguri Diocese has called on the Catholic bishops in Nigeria to abolish all forms of collection and donation at ‘private’ adoration centers and prayer ministries in the country. He made this appeal in his homily at the morning Mass on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the
By CSN Media The Catholic Bishop of Minna Diocese, Most Rev. Martin Igwe Uzoukwu has admonished his fellow Bishops to pay attention to their motto as a special reference point of prayer. The Bishop of Minna who was the Chief Celebrant at the Mass on day-5 of the on-going first 2024 plenary assembly of the
The Catholic Bishop of Zaria Diocese, Most Rev. Habila Tyiakwonaboi Daboh has disclosed his resolve to ensure a reign of love in Zaria Diocese under his watch as the Chief Shepherd. He also added that he intends to build spiritual structures that will revitalise the spiritual life of the people. “My plan is to increase
By PJ Usanga In his Paper on Synod on Synodality: Areas of concern for the Church in Nigeria, Rev. Fr. (Prof.) Anthony Akinwale has appealed to Catholic Bishops in Nigeria to pay attention to doctrinal deviations, liturgical aberrations, and pastoral malpractice, which appear to be going on in the church unnoticed. He lamented that in
By Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN “If we cast a cursory glance at the present state of our nation, we are inclined to conclude that this seems to be the worst of times for our country in the areas of security and the economy. Despite the huge sums of money appropriated monthly as
By Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN “Pastors are teachers of apostolic doctrine, not teachers of doctrines they have invented, nor proponents or spokespersons of ideologies at odds with apostolic doctrine. Their exercise of pastoral office involves receiving, preserving and transmitting apostolic doctrine without distorting it.” “The Synod should be a journeying together within tradition