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 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
At the start of the General Chapter of the Carmelite Order, the Pope sends a letter, encouraging them in their service and prayer in all forms of their mission. By Kielce Gussie 9 September marked the beginning of the General Chapter of the Carmelite Order, which will end on 26 September, in Indonesia. To mark
Reflecting at the weekly General Audience on the crucifixion, Pope Leo XIV stresses that Jesus’ cry from the cross reveals “the final stage of a love that is given up to the very end,” and encourages everyone to avoid seeing crying as a weakness but rather as an act of extreme prayer. By Kielce Gussie
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has moved swiftly to “put the facts straight” following what it describes as “misrepresentation of facts and/or outright falsehood” circulating online about the presence of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, at this year’s Archdiocesan Day/Odenigbo Lecture. In a statement signed by the Archdiocesan
By Emma Eko, CSN The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) marked the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary with great fervor and devotion. On September 8, 2025, staff from CSN and agencies of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), along with parishioners of St. Gabriel Chaplaincy in Durumi, Abuja, gathered for
