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 Patrick Osu Christians and Muslims have been called upon to resist the strategy of the terrorists to turn adherents of the two religions against each other to give impression that they are at war in Nigeria. Speaking at the forth quarterly meeting of the Nigeria Inter- Religious Council in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of
By Patrick Osu Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev Dr Ignatius Kaigama has warned schools under the Catholic mission not to imitate institutions that graduates students with tears as a result of personal interest. Delivering his homily at Veritas University, Abuja during his Pastoral visit and administration of sacrament of confirmation to 28 candidates, the
By Ruben-Mario Brodrick It was a moment of joy and gratitude by the Catholic Diocese of Warri as the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Rev John Okeoghene Afarhea and other Christ faithful during the Solemn Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, witnessed four other Liturgical celebrations, namely, Priestly Ordination, Monsignori Investiture,
It was a pleasant surprise to the entire management and staff of Media Service Centre Kaduna to receive the National Director of Communications of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Michael Nsikak Umoh. On his entourage were Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Patrick Alumuku, National President SIGNIS and Director CTV, Abuja and Mr.
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Vatican City, Dec 13, 2021 / 06:00 am The Vatican’s liturgy office on Monday issued a rite and guidelines for the institution of lay catechists in the dioceses of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis created the lay ministry of catechist in May with the release of the motu proprio Antiquum ministerium (“Ancient ministry”), which emphasized the importance of the
By Omokugbo Ojeifo. 1. Whenever you hear that the pope or any leader of your church has said something that sounds controversial, don’t just jump into the public foray. Go first and read the full transcript of what is said. We don’t just talk anyhow. 2. The world’s secular media are not neutral. They have
13-12-2021 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! We heartily felicitate with you, our indefatigable and visionary National Director of Social Communications, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, as you attain 29 years of Priesthood in the Lord’s vineyard. Padre, you have been a luminary of devoted and selfless labour in advancing God’s kingdom for these 29 years and
By Tony Agbugba The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins at an inaugural Mass on the 17th October, 2021, declared open the Diocesan Phase of the 2023 Synod of Bishops as convoked by Pope Francis. An Archdiocesan Team has been set up to coordinate the activities of the Diocesan Phase of the
On a significant day The Immaculate Conception and a day to complete ‘A Year of Saint Joseph, the Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode ordains two priests; Rev Frs. James Igwe and Henry Obiagbalasi. Worthy to note that these two priests were ordained deacons by His Lordship, Most Rev Francis Obafemi Adesina. To begin the Year of