June 5, 2026
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‘Compose guidelines for Catholic choirs in Nigeria,’ Fr Banjo urges NACALIMCON leadership 

Executives of the National Catholic Liturgical Music Council of Nigeria (NACALIMCON), have been urged to compose guidelines on the use of music at liturgical celebrations for Catholic choirs in Nigeria. “Compose guidelines on the use of music at liturgical celebrations. A guideline that will encompass what is fitting and what is not fitting in relation

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Bishop Kukah honoured with prestigious Mundo Negro Award

Bishop Matthew Kukah, known for his work with the Kukah Centre, was honored with the prestigious Mundo Negro Fraternity Award in Spain. The award, presented in Madrid, recognizes individuals and institutions making significant contributions to Africa and the world.   Enrique Bayo Mata, director of the Spanish Magazine Mundo Negro, informed the Kukah Centre about

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Photo album of the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Bishop Anselm Pendo Lawani (Ilorin Diocese)

Pictures by Padre Mike Umoh Photo album of the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Bishop Anselm Pendo Lawani (Ilorin Diocese) To receive regular news, teachings and information about the Cathlic Church and the Bishops in Nigeria, please send ADD ME to 090 6000 6198 by WHATSAPP

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ILORIN DIOCESE: A Bishop is a man sacrificed for love of Christ and service to the Church – Bishop Badejo

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN Preaching to a joyful stream of worshippers gathered at St. Joseph Cathedral in Ilorin for the episcopal ordination and installation of Bishop Anselm Pendo Lawani on Friday February 2, 2024, Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of Oyo diocese reinforced the words of Robert Cardinal Sarah that, “A bishop is a sacrificed

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Fr Emmanuel Lewis takes over as Rector, Seminary of Albert the Great

By Vincent Adegoke The Holy Father has appointed Very Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Lewis as the second rector of the young regional Seminary of St. Albert the Great, situated at Idowu Offoran village within Abeokuta diocese. The news of the appointment was broken to the seminary community after Morning Mass on January 16, 2024 by the

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Pope Francis: Lent is a time of conversion and freedom

In his message for Lent 2024, Pope Francis invites the faithful to “pause” for prayer and to assist our brothers and sisters in need, in order to change our own lives and the lives of our communities. By Christopher Wells “When our God reveals Himself, His message is always one of freedom,” Pope Francis says

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SERMON OF BISHOP BADEJO AT EPISCOPAL ORDINATION IN ILORIN. 2 FEB. 2024

EPISCOPAL ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF MOST REVEREND ANSELM LAWANI AS BISHOP OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ILORIN DIOCESE At St Joseph Catholic Cathedral Ilorin, February 2, 2024 Homily of Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Oyo Your Eminence, John Cardinal Onayekan, Bishop emeritus of Ilorin and archbishop emeritus of Abuja archdiocese, Your Eminence,

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Buhari greets Onaiyekan at 80, says he’s light in path to democracy, development

By BASHIR ADEFAKA Former President Muhammadu Buhari, in birthday wishes sent to Cardinal John Onaiyekan, former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), as he marks his 80th birthday. Ex-President Buhari spoke through a statement by his former Spokesman Mallam Garba Shehu, Monday night. In the message, the former President said Onaiyekan was always

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‘Pray for the peace of mangu people,’ Archbishop Kaigama appeals to Christians, Muslim

In his homily during his Pastoral visit to St. Peter Catholic Church, Chukuku, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama appealed to all religious adherents in Nigeria to pray for peace among the people of Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State. He prayed that the word of God either from the Bible

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Lagos Ecclesiastical Province unveils Marriage Preparation Curriculum

L- R: Most Rev. Francis Adesina, Bishop of Ijebu-Ode; Most Rev. (Dr.) Alfred Adewale Martins, Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos; Anthony Cardinal Okogie, Emeritus Archbishop of Lagos; Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Aniagwu, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Lagos and Most Rev. Peter Odetoyinbo present comprehensive Marriage Preparation Curriculum at the 1st Plenary of Bishops

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