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 Abara Blessing Oluchi The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), Makurdi Diocese, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing deadly attacks by armed herdsmen in Benue State. The association revealed that over 50 lives have been lost and 15 Catholic parishes have been forced to close within the past month. Speaking at a press
Over 16,000 doctors leaving Nigeria worrisome – Archbishop Kaigama Collins Nnabuife June 1, 2025 Kaigama tells Nigerian leaders The Bishop of Abuja Archdiocese, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s deepening brain drain, describing the exodus of over 16,000 doctors and thousands of other skilled professionals as a serious national crisis.
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev Emmanuel Badejo has urged support for the nation’s media industry, saying this would go a long way in fostering a culture of truthful reportage in the sector. He made this call as the Catholic Diocese of Oyo marked the 59th World Day of Communication with
+Augustine O. Akubeze Archbishop of Benin City THEME: SHARE WITH GENTLENESS THE HOPE THAT IS IN YOUR HEART Protocol The Chairman of the Jubilee of Hope – Rev. Fr. Charles Omogiate, The Cathedral Administrator – Rev. Fr. James Ogbeiwi, The Chaplain – Catholic Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria; Rev Fr. Romanus Mbakwe The Director of
A PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE NIGERIAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN PRIESTS ASSOCIATION (NCDPA), MAKURDI DIOCESE, AFTER THEIR GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 27TH MAY, 2025, AT DIVINE MERCY QUASI PARISH, HOWE. We, the members of the Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), Makurdi Diocese, gathered for our usual general meeting on Tuesday, 27th May 2025, at Divine
7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR C, 1ST JUNE 2025/ WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY, St. EDWIN’S PARISH, KUBWA, ABUJA. HOMILY BY ARCHBISHOP I.A. KAIGAMA. READINGS: 1ST READING: ACTS 7:55-60; 2ND READING: REVELATION 22:12-14.16-17.20; GOSPEL:JOHN 17:20-26. THEME: “THAT THEY MAY BE ONE”: JESUS’ DESIRE FOR OUR UNITY IN LOVE I am happy to be in your parish
Catholic secondary schools across the Diocese of Oyo gathered at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, Iseyin, for a remarkable Paper Presentation Competition held in celebration of the 59th World Communications Day. The event emphasized the importance of respectful and impactful communication, aligning with this year’s global theme: “Share with Gentleness the Hope that is
By PJ Usanga The Catholic Diocese of Ondo has issued a circular warning of a potential attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, the same church that was targeted in a deadly terrorist attack on June 5, 2022, during Pentecost Sunday Mass. Although no official confirmation has been received, the diocese is taking the
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), predominantly a Shia Muslim organization led by Ibrahim Zakzaky, has emerged as a significant socio-political force within the diverse landscape of Nigerian Islam. Recently, a delegation from the IMN paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, Most Rev. Stephen Dami Mamza, the Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, extending condolences
The air in Ngurore was filled with joy and anticipation as the faithful of Saint Charles Lwanga Parish welcomed Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Dami Mamza, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yola, on a deeply moving pastoral visit that left hearts uplifted and spirits renewed. The respected Cleric was received by the Parish Priest, Reverend
