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,
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
The St. Gabriel Chaplaincy and the entire Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) community came together to celebrate the 60th birthday of the Former Governor of Rivers State and Former Minister of Transportation of Nigeria, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi. The celebration began with a Holy Mass, celebrated by the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most
By Abubakar Auwal Bishop Mathew Kukah of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese has raised the alarm over the growing mental health crisis in Nigeria, linking it to the widespread violence and insecurity plaguing the country, especially the northern region.Speaking at the commissioning of major infrastructure projects at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kware, on Wednesday, the cleric
By Olivia Obijiaku The Catholic Bishop of Zaria Diocese, Most Rev. Habila Tyiakonaboi Daboh, has lamented the alarming rate of religious syncretism and condemned the practice of merging rituals among Christians. During his first Pastoral Visit to Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, the Local
Pope Leo XIV meets with Naples’ football club, which is celebrating its fourth-ever league victory, and stresses that “it’s the team,” not the individual players, which wins a championship. By Joseph Tulloch Pope Leo XIV met on Tuesday morning with members of SSC Napoli, the football club which on Friday won the Italian league title.
By CSN Media The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has kicked off the 4th edition of the Communications Week (ComWEEK) in Port Harcourt Diocese, with a call for media literacy and effective communication. On behalf of the Conference, the Apostolic Administrator of Port Harcourt Diocese, Most Rev. Patrick Eluke, in his homily at the
As pilgrims and representatives of the African continent celebrate Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV makes a surprise visit and invites everyone to live our faith as a sign of hope in our world. By Devin Watkins Mass was celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday afternoon for Ambassadors of African nations who