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 Rev. Fr. Martin Badejo The call to repentance is a recurrent feature in the season of advent. From the invitation of the prophets in the Old Testament to the call of John the Baptist in the new testament, this distinctive feature is presented in a moving way. But it is not forced on anyone.
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on December 8, honors Mary as the woman preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception — chosen by God to be the pure vessel who would bear His Son. This mystery is not merely about privilege but purpose: Mary’s immaculate grace reflects God’s desire for
The Catholic Bishop of Nsukka, Most Rev. Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, today being Sunday, 7th December 2025 (Second Sunday of Advent), paid a pastoral visit to Divine Mercy Parish, Obukpa Layout, where he celebrated the Eucharist and administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 263 candidates, whom he described as “new missionaries, messengers of peace, soldiers of
FEAST OF THE DAY December 8 SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on December 8, honors Mary as the woman preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception — chosen by God to be the pure vessel who would bear
Book Review: “Enhancing Communication in the Parish Community” Author: Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh Reviewer: Very Rev. Fr. Melvis Mayaki Introduction It is a great honour to be invited to this book launch as the reviewer. The author, Very Rev Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, the National Director of Social Communications at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), through its Migrants and Refugees Unit (MRU), has published a new resource titled, Spiritual Advocacy for Migrants and Refugees in Nigeria, dedicated to strengthening the spiritual care of migrants and refugees in the country. The document presents a general understanding of migration, articulates the Church’s pastoral response, and
By CSN Media The Migrants and Refugees Section of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development at the Vatican has acknowledged and commended the Church in Nigeria for her apostolate of pastoral care of migration. This recognition highlights the remarkable strides the Church continues to make in responding to the complex phenomenon of migration in
The doctrinal Note Una caro. In Praise of Monogamy has been published, exploring the value of marriage as an “exclusive union and mutual belonging.” It highlights the importance of conjugal charity and attentiveness to the poor, and condemns all forms of violence, both physical and psychological. In an individualistic and consumerist age, young people must
By CSN Media Noble Bro Chuks Joachim Amamgbo has emerged as the Supreme Subordinate President (National President) of the Knights of St. John International (KSJI), Nigeria. This followed the result of elections for both the Knights and Ladies in Enugu during the KSJI convention, held from November 27 to 30, 2025. According to the erstwhile
By PJ Usanga, CSN Media The Family and Human Life Unit (FHLU) of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has called on diocesan coordinators and secretaries across the country to embrace greater creativity, commitment, and innovation in the discharge of their duties. The charge was delivered by the new Episcopal Secretary of the Unit, Rev.