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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
The Holy See Press Office released on Monday, October 27, the logos and mottos for Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journeys to Türkiye and Lebanon, from November 27 to December 2. By Vatican News The Holy See Press Office has released the logos and mottos for Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journeys to Türkiye and Lebanon, which
Pope Leo XIV presides at “Walking Together in Hope,” a celebration of 60 years of “Nostra aetate”, the Second Vatican Council’s Declaration on Interreligious Dialogue. By Christopher Wells Read also A milestone of dialogue: Sixty years of ‘Nostra aetate’ “Sixty years ago”, with the publication of Nostra aetate, the Second Vatican Council’s Declaration on the relation
By Fr. Musa Abubakar The atmosphere at St. Johnbosco’s Catholic Church Malamawa was filled with joy from 23rd to 25th October, 2025, as the members of Sabon Rai Singers gathered for their diocesan convention. In a vibrant gathering that brought together young Christian singers from different parishes across the diocese, the Katsina Diocesan Catholic Sabon
Pope Leo XIV prepares to visit Türkiye and Lebanon next month, 27 November – 2 December 2025, which will be the first Apostolic Journey outside of the Italy of his pontificate By Christopher Wells Pope Leo XIV’s first Apostolic Journey outside of Italy will see the Holy Father travelling to Türkiye and Lebanon next month,
By Fr. Dr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Amos October 25, 2025 OND0, NIGERIA — The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) concluded a four-day Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ondo State on Thursday, October 23, 2025, culminating in the election of a new national executive charged with deepening priestly communion, strengthening pastoral collaboration, and prioritising the welfare
By CSN Media The Catholic Diocese of Oyo has announced the peaceful passing of its Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. Julius Babatunde Adelakun, who died on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 6:20 p.m. He was 91 years old. Born on November 4, 1934, Bishop Adelakun was ordained a Catholic priest on June 27, 1965, and consecrated
NEW NCDPA EXECUTIVES. 1) President – Very Rev Fr Anthony Njoku. Owerri Province. 2) Vice President – Rev Fr Mathew Ogunyase. Lagos Province. 3) Secretary – Rev Fr Boniface Opaluwa. Abuja Province. 4) Assistant Secretary – Rev Fr Michael Ogbo. Benin Province. 5) Finance Secretary – Rev Fr Josephat Madubuonu. Onitsha Province. 6) P.R.O –
By Fr. Anthony Olugbenga OJEDIRAN. Catholic Diocese of Oyo With deep sorrow yet profound gratitude to God for a life of remarkable service, we celebrate the passing of Most Rev Julius Babatunde ADELAKUN Emeritus Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo. Born on 4th November 1934, His Lordship devoted his entire life to the service
A Pastoral Reflection By Rev. Fr. Kizito Nonso Umennadi The Church, in her divine wisdom, is both mystery and institution, a communion of faith and structure harmoniously bound by charity and obedience. But whenever the structure is distorted by ego, self-rule, or rivalry, the Body begins to ache. This is what happens when a parish—or
