Preamble As the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN), gathered for our 39th Annual Conference and 40th Anniversary Celebration, we, a diverse assembly of bishops, theologians, clergy, religious, and lay scholars, were united in our scholarly pursuit and pastoral commitment to understanding “Theology and Contemporary Approaches to Religion in Nigeria.” Honoured by the presence and

By CSN Media On Divine Mercy Sunday, 27 April, 2025, at the Archangel Raphael Catholic Church, Elioparanwo in Port Harcourt, Bishop Patrick Eluke delivered a heartwarming sermon to the parishioners, emphasising the significance of unity, God’s mercy, and faith. The homily centered on the readings from Acts 5:12-16, Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19, and John 20:19-31. Bishop

By Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ofili In line with the mandate given by the Catholic Bishop of Issele-Uku, Most Rev. Dr. Michael Odogwu Elue, Funeral Masses were celebrated for our late Holy Father, Pope Francis, in all the parishes in Issele-Uku Diocese, simultaneously at 4pm on Monday, 28th April, 2025. The event began with the continuous

The General Assembly of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina officially came to a close today with a solemn Closing Mass held at St. Mukasa Catechetical Training Centre, Malumfashi. The Mass was celebrated by His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Mamman Musa, Bishop of Katsina Diocese, flanked at the altar by the Dean of Malumfashi, Very

By Len Ojorgu The Catholic Archdiocese of Calabar on Tuesday, 22 April, 2025, celebrated a Holy Mass for the happy repose of the soul of His Holiness, Pope Francis. In his opening remarks, the Chief Celebrant, the Archbishop of Calabar, Most Rev. Joseph Effiong Ekuwem, represented by the Vicar General, Very Rev Father Charles Okon

By Muzha Kucha, Radio Nigeria Pope Francis has been entombed at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, the first Pope in over a century to be buried outside the Vatican. Hundreds of thousands lined the streets to bid him farewell during a private entombment ceremony   Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of