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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh Describing the life of a fallen hero is one thing; teaching the living how to carry on his legacy is another. Thus, in a highly didactic homily that served as both a tribute and a pastoral/spiritual direction, the Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, at the funeral Mass
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh In a compelling appeal for ecological conversion and social equity, Rev. Fr. Michael ‘Leke Banjo, Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), has called on Nigerians to move away from a history of environmental exploitation toward a future rooted in “sacred stewardship.” Delivering the Opening Remarks on May
Protocol. I have the singular privilege to offer these opening remarks as we gather for this important Multifaith and Multisectoral Forum on Nigeria’s Just Energy Transition Plan. On behalf of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, I convey our warm greetings and sincere goodwill to all present. In a special way, I warmly greet the members
By Fr. Amos Okhuleigbe The letter issued from the Dicastery for Communication and signed by Paolo Ruffini on April 29, 2026, constitutes far more than a ceremonial gesture; it is, in substance and tone, an ecclesiological validation of a communication paradigm that has gradually matured within the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). The document
DICASTERIUM PRO COMMUNICATIONE From the Vatican, April 29th 2026 Commendation and Endorsement Message for the fifth ComWEEK celebration in Nigeria Your Excellency, With profound joy and fraternal esteem, I extend the congratulations of the Dicastery for Communication to you and to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria for your steadfast commitment to the apostolate of
Fr. Dr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Ãmos|April 23, 2026 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Between 13 and 23 April 2026, the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV undertook a historic apostolic journey across Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, marking his third international trip and his first continental engagement in Africa since his election in May 2025. The itinerary covered 11
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The celebration of Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze’s 20th Episcopal Ordination was not just an anniversary, but a living testament to the enduring power of faith, leadership, and service in the Lord’s vineyard. On April 22, 2026, St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Benin City became a radiant epicentre of thanksgiving, as
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh Tuesday 21 April, 2026, the first anniversary of the passing of Pope Francis, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) paid him a tribute by publishing a comprehensive reflection on the Pontiff’s last full encyclical, Dilexit Nos. Titled, “The Encyclical, Dilexit Nos of Pope Francis: A Summary, Its Relevance to
By Gemini News Service April 19, 2026 As the diplomatic fissure between the White House and the Holy See increases, Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, Nigeria’s National Director of Social Communications, has released a high-stakes theological and political intervention. His essay, “Between the Gospel and the Bomb,” serves as both a shield for Pope Leo
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The current friction between the White House and the Vatican is more than a diplomatic spat; it is a fundamental clash between two worldviews. As a proud Catholic, witnessing the escalating rhetoric between President Donald Trump and the Holy Father, I find my conscience anchored not in the transient shifts