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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Delivered by Sr. Maureen Uloma Dike, DCPB, on behalf of CIWA at the National Jubilee of Hope – Elele, Rivers State. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people! (Luke 1:68) Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ—our esteemed bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, distinguished members
By Emma Eko, CSN Media The Secretary General, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Michael Ayanleke Banjo has charged youth at the ongoing Youth Digital Power Bootcamp organised by the Youth unit of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria under auspices of the Pastoral Agents department to always tell the truth with courage. The week-long skill
By Rev. Fr. Dr. Osemhantie Amos Okhueleigbe_ After nearly half a century behind the lens, Francesco Sforza, one of the Vatican’s most discreet and devoted photographers, has laid down his camera. His retirement marks the close of a remarkable 48-year career that spanned the pontificates of Paul VI, John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis,
As violence, kidnappings, and displacement continue to threaten millions across northern Nigeria, faith communities stand at a crossroads of fear and resilience. In this exclusive interview, Voice Afrique speaks with Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Musa, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina — one of the regions most affected by insecurity. The bishop reflects on the Church’s mission
By Emma Eko, CSN Media The Youth Animation Unit of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) is set to kick-start a transformative programme tagged “Youth Digital Power Bootcamp”, a week-long intensive training aimed at empowering young people with essential media and digital skills for influence, innovation, and impact. The bootcamp, themed “Equipping Youths with Media
Health is wealth. Today marks the commencement of the 2025 CLERGY WEEK SPORTS EVENT, which begins with a morning run/awareness run from the cathedral premises at Nnarambia Ahiara to Holy Trinity Parish Ogbe Ahiara Mbaise Imo State. We were warmly welcomed by the Dean of St Cyrils Deanery, Fr. Chamberline Irozuru. As the 2025 Clergy
By Fr. Dr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Ãmos The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) has issued new clarification on the proper way to speak about the Blessed Virgin Mary, calling for balance and fidelity to the Church’s tradition. The document, released in Rome, explains that while the Church deeply venerates Mary, certain titles
By Sir Peter Osamgbi, Head of Publicity The Knights of St. John International and their Ladies’ Auxiliary, Nigeria, will on Monday, November 10, 2025, by 12noon, hold a reception in honour of the Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization, His Grace, Most Rev. Fortunatus Nwachukwu. The ceremony is aimed at celebrating the top-ranking Vatican official
By Fr. Musa Abubakar The atmosphere at St. Johnbosco’s Catholic Church Malamawa was filled with joy from 23rd to 25th October, 2025, as the members of Sabon Rai Singers gathered for their diocesan convention. In a vibrant gathering that brought together young Christian singers from different parishes across the diocese, the Katsina Diocesan Catholic Sabon
By Fr. Dr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Amos October 25, 2025 OND0, NIGERIA — The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) concluded a four-day Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ondo State on Thursday, October 23, 2025, culminating in the election of a new national executive charged with deepening priestly communion, strengthening pastoral collaboration, and prioritising the welfare