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,
Today, we celebrate the canonization of Carlo Acutis, a remarkable young individual who embodied the perfect blend of faith and technology. He is a light and mentor to the youth. Carlo’s life should serve as a powerful inspiration for the Youths today. Carlo’s Enduring Legacy Faith in the Digital Age Carlo leveraged technology to spread
We are shocked to hear about the redeployment of our dear Principal, *Rev. Father Christian Usifor,* a man of strong integrity and philanthropic spirit. During his tenure, he selflessly dedicated himself to the school’s growth, leveraging his network of friends, associates, and family to facilitate numerous projects, including the installation of solar energy systems, modern
Pope Leo XIV inaugurates Borgo Laudato si’ at Castel Gandolfo, describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a “seed of hope” and a model for ecological conversion. By Linda Bordoni Borgo Laudato si’: Pope Leo XIV to launch new ecological and spiritual chapter Pope Leo XIV on Friday inaugurated
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass at the Church of St Augustine in Rome, for the opening of the General Chapter of the Augustinian Order, urging his brothers and sisters to pray for the gift of listening, being humble and promoting unity. By Christopher Wells Pope Leo XIV began his homily for the Mass for
By CSN Media The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), through the Episcopal Chairman for social Communications, Most Rev. David Ajang – the Bishop of Lafia Diocese – has thanked the SIGNIS Nigeria executive members for their service to the church, and constituted an interim executive committee to oversee the affairs of the organisation for
At the weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Jesus’ final words on the Cross, and recalls that human fragility “is a bridge towards heaven.” By Devin Watkins In his catechesis at the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV focused on Jesus’ final words on the Cross—“I thirst” and “It is finished”—according to the
By Emmanuel Eko, CSN Media Veteran diplomat, Ambassador Joe Keshi charged Catholic-owned media organizations to take a more proactive role in championing social transformation, insisting that the Church’s communication platforms must not only inform but also inspire reform in the society. Delivering his keynote address at the 2025 SIGNIS National Congress holding at the Daughter
By Emmanuel Eko, CSN Media The Catholic Bishop of Lafia Diocese, Most Rev. David Ajang has urged the participants at the 2025 SIGNIS National Congress holding at the Daughters of Divine Love Retreat Centre, (DRAAC) Lugbe, Abuja, to remain steadfast in their efforts and never lose courage in the face of challenges. Speaking during his
In his prayer intention for September 2025, Pope Leo XIV invites us to pray that we might experience our interdependence with all creatures, who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect. By Christopher Wells Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for September 2025 is for “our relationship with all of creation. In this
By Emmanuel Eko,CSN Media As the Catholic Church globally mark the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, the National Director, Pontifical Mission Societies, Rev. Fr. Patrick Solomon Zaku has urged the faithful to embrace practical steps in caring for the environment, stressing that protecting the earth is both a moral and spiritual
