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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By Mike Umoh As preparations for 2023 World Youth Day (WYD) in Portugal gathers momentum, the Holy Father, Pope Francis has disclosed his resolve to fully identify with all the young people who will be attending the triennial youth assembly in Lisbon from the different parts of the world. According to a release from the
The Holy See Press Office releases the itinerary of Pope Francis’ visit to Portugal from 2 to 6 August for the 37th World Youth Day. By Francesca Merlo The Holy See Press Office on Tuesday, 6 June, released Pope Francis’ schedule for the 2023 World Youth Day, to take place from 1 to 6 August
Addressing members of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontefice Foundation on the occasion of its 30th anniversary, Pope Francis highlights the need to put “community” at the heart of all socio-economic development. By Linda Bordoni Pope Francis thanked members of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontefice Foundation for their constant commitment to upholding the centrality of the
The calendar of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations for June 2023 has been released, and highlights the 29 June Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. By Vatican News The Holy See Press Office has released the Calendar of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations for the month of June. The only official liturgical
By Peter Usanga Caritas Nigeria, also known as Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN), the official relief and development arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), on Monday June 5, joined the rest of the world to commemorate the World Environment Day. The Executive Secretary of Caritas Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Uche Obodoechina,
The Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese in Nigeria has called upon the new Governor of the country’s Benue State to exercise compassion in his leadership. In his homily during the thanksgiving Mass for the new administration of Benue State on Pentecost Sunday, May 28, Bishop Isaac Bundepuun Dugu urged Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, the
The Trinity Sunday, Year A “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God and the fellowship of the Holy spirit be with you all!” In the name of the father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: Amen. Good morning my dear people of God. Today we celebrate; perhaps what
Pastoral reflection on Christian engagement with social media (A must-read for all Christians and especially Catholic media practitioners). https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/dpc/documents/20230528_dpc-verso-piena-presenza_en.html Some reports and commentaries: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/amp/news/254442/vatican-releases-pastoral-guidelines-on-christian-engagement-with-social-media&ved=2ahUKEwiWo4CplJ7_AhWUfMAKHecFDgQQFnoECBIQAQ&usg=AOvVaw066fe3L1zSlcexu27Mb-h8 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.licas.news/2023/05/30/vatican-publishes-pastoral-reflection-on-engagement-with-social-media/%3Famp&ved=2ahUKEwiWo4CplJ7_AhWUfMAKHecFDgQQFnoECBQQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0NX8XmBvtcVV6pbGFD-T1t To receive regular news, teachings and information about the Catholic Church and the Bishops in Nigeria, please send ADD ME to 090 6000 6198 by WHATSAPP
Towards Full Presence A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social Media 1) Great strides have been made in the digital age, but one of the pressing issues yet to be addressed is how we, as individuals and as an ecclesial community, are to live in the digital world as “loving neighbours” who are genuinely
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have unveiled God’s purpose for love and marriage with a call on the people of God in the West African nation to promote life and family values. This came to the fore at the national conference of the Family, Health and Human Life Unit (FHLU) which held on