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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The funeral Mass for the late Bishop Julius Adelakun held on Friday 28 November, 2025, was marked by an inspiring homily delivered by Bishop John Oyejola, who described the departed prelate as a “rare soul” whose leadership was defined by humility, service, and the development of people rather than the
The Catholic Diocese of Oyo celebrated the funeral of her late Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. Julius Babatunde Adelakun in grand style with a vigil Mass on Thursday 27th November and the funeral Mass on Friday 28th November, 2025. The diocese hosted Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, female Religious and the laity from within and outside Oyo diocese,
By PJ Usanga, CSN Media The Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria (APKMN) has sharply criticised the Federal Government’s ongoing deradicalisation and reintegration programmes for “repented” terrorists, describing the policy as contradictory, unjust, and harmful to national security. This position formed part of the communiqué issued at the close of the Association’s 17th
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BENIN CITY, NIGERIA|Nov 26, 2025| Fr. Dr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Ãmos The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the wider Catholic community have announced the peaceful passing of Sr. Theresa Ohiani, SSH, a devoted religious, eminent educator, and former Superior General of her congregation. Sr. Theresa died on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, at the
Nigeria – The Holy See on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, released a sweeping doctrinal document titled *Una Caro*, a comprehensive 157-paragraph text that reasserts the Catholic Church’s theological, pastoral, and anthropological understanding of monogamous marriage. Published by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, the 38,000-word document is already being described within the Curia
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
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) commenced its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Church and Society Department on Wednesday, issuing a united call for renewed hope, integrity and national responsibility as Nigeria approaches the decisive 2027 general elections. Held with the theme “Harbingers of Hope: Mainstreaming Catholic Social Teaching for Development in Nigeria,”
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