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,
The church, the only Catholic parish in the Gaza Strip, sustained visible damage in what witnesses described as a tank shelling. This is a developing story; updates include Pope Leo’s remarks. In the early hours of Thursday, July 17, airstrikes struck the Holy Family Catholic Church in northern Gaza, injuring several people, including the parish
Pope Leo XIV sends a video message to participants in an Italian charity event, and insists on the importance of promoting dialogue and peace in a world plagued by divisions. By Isabella H. de Carvalho Pope Leo XIV has highlighted the urgency of coming together for peace and the importance of promoting unity through sports,
Pope Leo XIV prays the Angelus with the faithful in Castel Gandolfo, and reminds Christians that we gain eternal life by caring for others in service and love, not by cheating death. By Devin Watkins As his summer holidays continue in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV joined pilgrims who came out to the hilltop town
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has extended condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the nation following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a letter dated 14 July and signed by the CBCN President, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, the bishops conveyed their sympathies to the presidency,
– Gifted with a Motorcycle The spiritual leadership of the Diocese was on full display yesterday as Bishop Onah graced the silver jubilee celebration of Catechist Innocent Ikechukwu Agbo, an esteemed son of St. Theresa’s Parish, Imilike Ani. The event, held in the heart of his hometown, was marked by profound reflections on faith, community,
By Fr. Dr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Amos BENIN CITY, Edo State Once is a tragedy. Twice is betrayal. Nine months after blood first splashed upon the altar of Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivianokpodi, that blood has thickened. It has returned. It now cries — not only from the ground, but from the crucified conscience of
By Emma Eko Unidentified gunmen have stormed Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary Thursday night, killing a security guard and abducting some minor seminarians. The incident occurred at about 9pm on Thursday 10 July, 2025 at the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary, located along the Ivhianokpodi, Etsako East Local Government Area of Auchi, Edo State. According to a
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Pastoral Agent Department of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), under the directorship of Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Okochi, has scheduled a leadership seminar/workshop for all Rectors of seminary and Directors of formation in religious institutes in Nigeria. The laudable programme will hold from 14 – 17 July, 2025
The Pastoral Agents Department of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria cordially invites all Rectors of Seminaries and Directors of Formation in Religious Institutes to a transformative four-day Leadership Seminar/Workshop. 🧭 Theme: “Leadership and Administrative Strategies for Effective Formation” 📅 Date: July 14th – 17th, 2025 📍 Venue: Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja This timely gathering
(Upbeat music) • It’s the Holy Year, a time of joy and blessings! • The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria invites you • To the celebration of the Jubilee of Hope • Joining the Universal Church, hand in hand • Date: September 19 to 21, 2025 • Venue: International Sanctuary of Jesus the Saviour &