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,
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh In his opening remarks at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Church and Society Department of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Fr. Peter Babangida Audu, Director of the department, underscored the pivotal role of the upcoming 2027 elections in shaping Nigeria’s future. Speaking under the AGM’s theme “Harbingers of
The Catholic Diocese of Katsina has successfully concluded its Catholic Women Organization (CWO) Maiden Diocesan Convention at St. Martins de Porres Cathedral, marking a historic milestone in the life of the Diocese. The three‑day gathering brought together clergy and women from across parishes in prayer, fellowship, and dialogue aimed at strengthening unity and deepening faith.
The Catholic Diocese of Katsina celebrated a joyful milestone as graduates from the School of Faith received their certificates in a solemn ceremony presided over by the Bishop. The event, held at St. Martins de Porres Cathedral, was marked by thanksgiving, encouragement, and renewed commitment to the mission of evangelization. In his address, the Bishop
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, has sounded the alarm on Nigeria’s escalating insecurity, urging the federal government to take urgent action to address the rising tide of terrorist attacks and kidnappings across the country. In a strongly-worded press statement, Archbishop Martins condemned the recent abduction
The phenomenon of migration in Nigeria is vast and complex; although many people arrive in search of shelter, many are passing through, and others leave the country to find security elsewhere. Each one is full of experiences, uncertainties and wounds but all have the same dream: to find a better and more secure life. In
The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Monsignor Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo, until now undersecretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, as assessor for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State. Curriculum vitae Monsignor Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo was born in Umudike, Nigeria, on 24 September 1981. He was ordained a priest on 30 July
By Very Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh “Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, our National Director of Social Communications, has rendered the Church a profound service through this brilliant work.” · “I wholeheartedly endorse this handbook to strengthen parish life and deepen communion.” · “Let it be in the hands of every priest, religious, catechist, lay
Homily for the Ijio Deanery Requiem Mass for Most Rev. Julius Babatunde Adelakun (Emeritus Bishop of Oyo Diocese) at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Iganna. Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State. 17th November 2025. Date of Birth: November 4, 1934 Ordained Priest: June 27, 1965 Consecrated Bishop: February 11, 1973 Returned to the Lord: October
