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 Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) in a formal welcome message to Pope Leo XIV expressed great joy on the occasion of his first pastoral visit to the continent. The address, signed by Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, President of SECAM and Archbishop of Kinshasa, describes the visit
Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The National Directorate of Social Communications of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) is pleased to present the plans and materials for the celebration of the 2026 Communications Week (ComWEEK) in all Catholic parishes and ecclesial institutions in Nigeria, from Sunday 10 May to Sunday 17 May. The official flag off
1. ComWEEK DAILY MANUAL 2026 2. ComWEEK 2026 Banners (Dioceses, Parishes and Institutions/Congregations) 3. ComWEEK LOGO
By Rev. Fr. Augustine Fasiku Introduction In the twilight of a war-weary world, Pope Leo XIV stands as a beacon of hope, his voice a thunderclap of truth that shattered the silence of St. Peter’s Basilica; “Enough of war!” he cries. His words, now a river of fire that flowed through the hearts of
By: Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Holy See has appointed the Most Rev. Ernest Obodo as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Abakaliki. The appointment was transmitted via a formal decree, and has since been followed by the meeting of the College of Consultors of the Diocese, in accordance with the canonical requirement. The
NOTIFICATION OF THE DEATH OF MOST REVEREND PETER NWORIE CHUKWU, CATHOLIC BISHOP OF ABAKALIKI DIOCESE
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh At the 2026 Chrism Mass held at Corpus Christi Cathedral in Port Harcourt, the Apostolic Administrator, Most Rev. Patrick S. Eluke, delivered a heartwarming and mission-challenging homily. Speaking to a cathedral filled with priests, religious, and lay faithful, he reminded the Church that anointing is not a badge of prestige
(A Reflection for Easter Monday By Fr Michael Nsikak Umoh 1. The Gospel of Matthew (28:8-15), featuring the post-resurrection story, presents us with a trembling contrast. While the women ran with “awe and great joy” to announce the Truth of the risen Lord, a transaction of darkness was hatched underground in the corridors of power.
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh As Nigerians celebrate Easter, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has issued a clarion call for national resilience, urging citizens to remain hopeful despite the “excruciating burden” of poor governance and rising insecurity. This was contained in a 2026 Easter message titled “Don’t Let Go Now, Hold On To
THE DAWN IS COMING, DON’T LET GO NOW, HOLD ON TO HOPE! (2026 Easter Message by the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) Sunday 5 April, 2026 My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, and all People of Good Will, The Lenten season just concluded, which partly coincided with the Ramadan period,