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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE CALABAR ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCIAL LAITY COUNCIL TO THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE OF NIGERIA (CBCN) DURING THEIR 2ND 2025 PLENARY SESSION TAKING PLACE IN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF IKOT EKPENE FROM 11TH – 19TH SEPTEMBER, 2025 PROTOCOL: Your Excellency, Your Eminence, Your Graces, Your Lordships, Monsignori Very Rev. Frs. and Frs. Religious Men and
An Address Presented by Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, Archbishop of Owerri and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), at the 2025 Interactive Session of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) with Prominent Lay Faithful of Calabar Ecclesiastical Province, Holding at the Diocesan Retreat and Youth Centre, Nto Ekpu Ikot, Obot
By Emma Eko, CSN Media The Bishop of Warri diocese, Most Rev. Anthony Ewherido, has charged Christians to make Christ their solid foundation and cornerstone in all aspects of life. Preaching during the morning Mass at the Retreat and Youth Development Centre, Nto Ekpu Ikot Nko, Obot Akara, on September 13, 2025, Bishop Ewherido emphasised
Pope Leo XIV takes questions from new bishops on Thursday, inviting them to renewed contact with the world, calling them to take prompt action in regard to inappropriate conduct by clergy, and warning them of the danger of misinformation on social media. By Vatican News Pope Leo tackled numerous themes on Thursday, 11 September, during
By CSN Media The day started with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, which was followed by the Holy Mass with Most Rev. Joseph Ekuwem, the Archbishop of Calabar Archdiocese, as the Chief Celebrant. In his homily, the Archbishop called on the faithful to allow God to guide their choices in life, stressing that divine direction
By Emma Eko, CSN Media The Bishop, priests and people of God in Ikot Ekpene Diocese warmly welcomed the Catholic Bishops to the 2025 Plenary Assembly, marked by vibrant celebrations and soul-stirring music. The ‘Real Brass’ musical band, clad in their signature red and black uniforms, thrilled the crowd with a resounding musical rendition at
By Emmanuel Eko, CSN Media The Archbishop of Calabar, His Grace, Most Rev. Joseph Ekuwem, has called on the faithful to allow God to guide their choices in life, stressing that divine direction brings peace and fulfillment. Delivering his homily during the morning Mass at the Retreat and Youth Development Centre, Nto Ekpu Ikot Nko,
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN media Today, Thursday, 11 September, 2025, marks the long-awaited opening of the plenary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). The historic gathering is being hosted by the Diocese of Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, under the warm embrace of the Bishop, clergy, and faithful of the diocese.
The Catholic Diocese of Ahiara has laid to rest two of her beloved priests, Very Rev. Fr Christian Paul Egege (aged 81 years) and Very Rev. Msgr Benjamin Chima (aged 85 years). The Holy Mass was presided over by His Grace, Most Rev. Dr Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, former Apostolic Administrator of Ahiara Diocese, Archbishop of
*A Pastoral Reflection on a Historic Moment for the Diocese of Ikot Ekpene* The long-awaited day is finally here! From the *11th to the 19th of September, 2025, the Catholic Diocese of Ikot Ekpene steps into a radiant new chapter of her history as she hosts, for the very first time, the Second Plenary Assembly