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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Milestones unveiled as Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception celebrate 75 years in Nigeria It was a bumper unveiling of milestones as the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception in Nigeria, religious group in the Catholic Church, held their thanksgiving Mass, in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of their stay in Nigeria. The religious did
On this day, August 29, 1965, a 32-year-old priest named Francis Arinze was consecrated bishop, making history as the youngest Catholic Bishop in the world at that time. His consecration came just in time for him to participate in the concluding session of the Second Vatican Council in Rome (1962–1965), a council that reshaped the
In a message to French elected officials, Pope Leo insists on the need for Christian political leaders to turn to Jesus, to live their faith without compromise and bear witness to Him in order to face modern challenges and make the world a better place. By Christopher Wells “The salvation that Jesus obtained through His
Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the St. Andrew School of Evangelization, and invites all Christians to embrace our mission to proclaim Jesus Christ. By Devin Watkins On the feast of the Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, Pope Leo XIV met with members of the St. Andrew School of Evangelization, a Catholic ministry
It is with total submission to the will of Almighty God and steadfast hope in the resurrection of the dead, that the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria announces the passing to eternal glory of Most Rev. Francis Emmanuel Ogbonnia Okobo, Bishop Emeritus of Nsukka Diocese. Bishop Okobo died this morning, 29 August 2025, at the Niger
Pope Leo XIV sends a video message to the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova on the feast of their spiritual father, and invites everyone to listen to God’s loving voice, which alone can bring peace. By Vatican News To mark the Solemnity of Saint Augustine, Pope Leo XIV sent a video message to
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Pope Leo XIV releases the theme for the 2026 World Day of Peace, “Peace be with you all: Towards an ‘unarmed and disarming’ peace,” as the Vatican Publishing House produces a book entitled “And Let There Be Peace.” By Devin Watkins The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development released a statement on Tuesday offering details
By CSN Media Two weeks to the plenary assembly of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), the Catholic Diocese of Ikot Ekpene is brimming with joy and anticipation as it prepares to host the august event. Scheduled to take place from September 11th to 19th, 2025, this historic gathering will bring together over 80
By Fr. Moses P. Sade The Catholic Diocese of Ikot Ekpene is aglow with joy and anticipation as it prepares to host the *Second Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN)*, scheduled for 11th–19th September 2025. This historic gathering, holding at the *Diocesan Retreat and Youth Development Centre, Nto Ekpu Ikot, Nko,