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 Bishopsโ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN)
FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Rev. Fr. Mark Ojotu of Otukpo Diocese abducted By Rachel Kogi, CSN A Priest of the Catholic Dioceses of Otukpo and Chaplain of St. Mary’s Hospital, Okpoga, Rev. Fr. Mark Ojotu, was kidnapped yesterday, December 22, 2022. In a statement by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Joseph Aboyi Itodo, which was made available to the
Will Messi keep his promise to the Virgin Mary after winning the World Cup? After Argentinaโs victory at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a promise made by soccer superstar Lionel Messi to the Virgin Mary has resurfaced. Will he fulfill it? Lionel Messi, 35, played his fifth World Cup wearing Argentinaโs jersey and the
Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu of Kafanchan Diocese kidnapped On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, suspected gunmen kidnapped a Priest of Kafanchan Diocese, Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, an Associate Pastor of St. Anthony’s Parish, Fadan Kono. The Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Uchechukwu Okolo, in a statement, revealed that the sad and ugly event took place
Compliment of the Season! We are at Christmas once again accepting Christ as a baby into our midst, that is to say, God, becoming man so that man may become God. He came as a baby to really grow up among us, eating with us, drinking with us, and even working as a carpenter.
The Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Most Reverend Stephen Dami Mamza has ordained four young deacons. This happened during a two-day 2022 diocesan youth Summit in Yola. The youths came from across all parishes of the Yola diocese who converged at Saint Peterโs Minor Seminary, Yola. In his homily, Bishop Mamza who doubles as
An automobile burned amid December 2022 terror attacks in Malagum 1 community of Kagoro Chiefdom, Kaura Local Government Council, Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Credit: Fr. Mattew Saleh. At least 46 villagers were killed last week in northern Nigeria, in two separate attacks believed to have been perpetrated by a group of Fulani herdsmen.
THE CONGREGATION OF THE OBLATES OF THE VIRGIN MARY GETS NEW LEADERS Fr. Oviemuno, OMV Upon the expiration of the leadership tenure of the Congregation of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, Nigeria Delegation led by Very Rev. Fr. Paul Ubebe, OMV, the Superior General of the Congregation, Very Rev. Fr. Luis Constantino, OMV, has
CIWA Rector, Prof. Jude Asanbe, marks 36 years as a priest By Padre Mike Nsikak Umoh Rev. Fr. Jude Abidemi Asanbe was born into the family of Sir NG and Lady MM Asanbe on 26 September, 1962; a Catholic family that spans over a centenary of Catholic heritage. The young Jude, attended several primary schools
Bishop Niyiring ordains two Deacons By Isaiah Patrick The Bishop of Kano Diocese, Most Rev. John Namaza Niyiring, OSA, on Sunday, December 18, 2023, ordained two Deacons during the 9:00am Mass at St. Louis Catholic Church, Bompai, Kano. The ordained Deacons, Rev. Matthew Adah and Rev. Edwin Onah, are studying at the Good Shepherd Interdiocesan
Archbishop Ugorji worried over ‘cash and carry’ judges in Nigeria By Padre Mike Nsikak Umoh, CSN The President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, has expressed deep concern over what he described as ‘cash and carry’ judges in Nigeria, “who award cases to the highest bidder.” He warned