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,
Pope Leo addresses the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square for his Angelus and reminds them of the significance of the Our Father prayer, stressing that the Lord is always there for you, but adding that you must be transformed by his goodness. By Francesca Merlo The strength and significance of the “Our Father” prayer
Pope Leo XIV marks the 5th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly and welcomes young pilgrims of hope arriving in Rome for their Jubilee. By Vatican News Jubilee of Youth: ‘A step towards building peace in the world’ Speaking after the Sunday Angelus in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV reminded those listening that
By Fr. Dr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Amos Every year, a familiar fever grips our society. From nursery to primary and secondary schools, the air is thick with the sound of trumpets, clinking glasses, and endless boasts: *“My child is graduating!”* At first, you might think they mean from a university or at least a major academic
Message of the Holy Father for the fifth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly (27 July 2025), 10.07.2025 The following is the text of the Message of the Holy Father Leo XIV for the fifth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, to be held on the fourth Sunday of July – this year
Cultivating friendship with Christ and experiencing the Master’s closeness and love is vital to happiness for priests and lay faithful alike, reminds Pope Leo XIV when welcoming formators and Xaverian Missionaries in the Vatican on Friday. By Deborah Castellano Lubov It is so important to cultivate friendship with Jesus… Pope Leo XIV gave this important
In his Message for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the important witness that migrants and refugees offer in a world affected by conflict and inequality in hoping and searching for a better and more peaceful future. By Isabella H. de Carvalho Pope Leo XIV highlights how migrants and
Pilgrim of hope: thanking God and looking forward to meeting him and humanity in Abuja, Nigeria Sr. Elizabeth Odinakachi Mgbaramuko’s Six Years Service at the National Catholic Secretariat (NCS), Accra I started work at the NCS on Monday, 1st July, 2019, as Communications and Programmes Officer, Department of Social Communications (DEPSOCOM), with special duties to
As Harvest season approaches, Catholic parishes across Nigeria prepare for weeks of thanksgiving and generous offerings. The atmosphere radiates gratitude for life, family, and fruitful labour. Yet amid these festivities comes a sober reminder: we must protect the sanctity of the sanctuary even as we celebrate God’s goodness. The sanctuary is not an extension of
Dear members of the CESACC family: Greetings from Accra, Ghana. As an Alumna of CESACC (2014-2016), and as I round off my six- year term of Contract Employment with the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC), I see it as ” Mission Accomplished”. As I get ready to exit, I was challenged by some of my
