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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Ahead of the International Day of Human Fraternity, Pope Francis reaffirms that “today is a time of fraternity”, and calls on everyone to take steps towards avoiding divisions among peoples. By Benedict Mayaki, SJ “The day after tomorrow, 4 February, we will celebrated the second International Day of Human Fraternity,” Pope Francis said at the
In a message for the 75th anniversary of the Apostolic Constitution “Provida Mater Ecclesia”, Pope Francis highlights the vital role played by Secular Institutes in the Church and society. By Lisa Zengarini Pope Francis sent a message on Wednesday marking the 75th anniversary of “Provida Mater Ecclesia”. On 2 February 1947, Pope Pius XII issued
Rev Fr MASIVI RICHARD, 36, was shot and killed by rebels while he was coming from his mission. He was the parish priest of Kaseghe in the Diocese of Butembo-Beni in Congo Democratic. May God grant him eternal rest and console his loved ones
While going for burial this morning I got an ugly experience on my way to Orlu via Omuma. Between Omuma junction and Okporo along Mgbidi road something happened. Gunmen/IPOB blocked me and almost shot me if not for the intervention of their commander. They were up to 30 in number matching along that stretch of
MSGR PROF JOSEPH OLADEJO FANIRAN IS 70 The Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences of the Catholic Institute of West Africa Port Harcourt clocks 70 years in the land of the living. All drums are being rolled out in honour of the Modakeke, Osun state born academic authority to thank God for
HOMILY FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C (FEBRUARY 06, 2022) In the first reading of last Sunday, we read of the call of Jeremiah. All our readings of today are about GOD’S CALL. In the first reading, we read of the call of Isaiah. While Jeremiah’s call seemed to have been
Msgr Thomas Oleghe is 101 years old today, let us remember him in our prayers.
As the World observe Cancer Day globally, Health Experts in Plateau State have urged government at all levels, policy makers and well spirited individuals to create special funding for cancer patients on account of the expensive nature of cancer care which most people especially in developing Countries cannot afford. 4th February is a day set
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of February, and invites Catholics to pray for religious sisters and consecrated women as they continue in their mission with courage. By Devin Watkins “What would the Church be without religious sisters and consecrated laywomen? The Church cannot be understood without them.” Pope Francis made that
