March 18, 2025
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REV. FR. AUGUSTINE FASIKU JOINS THE CSN MANAGEMENT

Vincent Njoku, Cynthia Aule and Tessy Ekanem of the CSN Media in an interview with the newly appointed CSN Director of Pastoral Affairs reveal who he is and his vision for his new office. CSN Media: Good day Fr. Please may we meet you? Fr.: My name is Reverend Father Augustine Olusegun Fasiku. I am

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TOWARDS THE MAKING OF A GHANIAN SAINT: CARDINAL POREKUU

Please click on the link below to watch: TOWARDS THE MAKING OF A GHANIAN SAINT: CARDINAL POREKUU   *To receive regular news, teachings and information about the Catholic Church and the Bishops in Nigeria, please send ADD ME to 090 6000 6198 by WHATSAPP

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AGENTS OF PASTORAL CARE OF MIGRATION IN NIGERIA COMMEMORATE ST. BAKHITAโ€™S DAY

By Fr. Augustine Akhogba and Mr. Timothy Ejeh The Migrants and Refugees Unit of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria led other agents of pastoral care of migration in Nigeria to mark the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking on 8th February, 2025. The event, commemorated every year since 2015, is both a

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PROFILE: NERI GUSTAVO AGAPITUS PICARDO

Neri Gustavo Agapitus Picardo, who was known simply as Neri to his family and friends and as โ€œProfโ€ to many who deeply cherished him, passed away on February 5, 2025. His death, though a profound loss, was in keeping with his life of dedicated service. He collapsed while seeing a patient at Niger Foundation Hospital,

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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR LATE REV. SR. MARYANNE ABOSEDE MOWOBI, SSMA

  VIGIL MASS Date: Monday, March 3, 2025 Venue: St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Ayegunle, off Mathew Street, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti Stateย  Time: 5PM. FUNERAL MASS Tuesday, 4 March. 2025 Venue: St. Patrick Catholic Cathedral, opposite old garage, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti Stateย  Time: 10AM. Kindly pray for her biological and Religious families. May she find rest

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Itโ€™s time to Teach Nigerians โ€œhow to fishโ€: Catholic Bishop on Alleviating Poverty

Byย Abah Anthony John Uromi, 06 February, 2025 / 9:45 pm (ACI Africa). Bishopย Donatus Aihmiosion Ogunย of theย Catholic Diocese of Uromiย in Nigeria has called on government authorities to implement sustainable measures to alleviate the high rate of poverty in the country rather than constantly giving people handouts. In an interview with ACI Africa on the sidelines of

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College of Cardinals: Pope extends terms of dean and vice-dean

Pope Francis extends the terms of Cardinals Giovanni Battista Re and Leonardo Sandri as dean and vice-dean respectively of the College Cardinals, and adds Cardinal Robert Prevost to the number of Cardinal Bishops. By Vatican News Cardinals Giovanni Battista Re and Leonardo Sandri have had their appointments extended as Dean and Vice-Dean of the College

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2025: CBCN highlights major priorities, concerns

By Neta Nwosu Decries prevalence of liturgical abuses, youthsโ€™ drift to shrines and rituals Urges government to address alarming rise in insecurity, kidnapping, and hunger amid plenty Says the Jubilee Year of Hope is particularly relevant in Nigeria The President of the Catholic Bishopsโ€™ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Rev. (Dr.) Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, Archbishop

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Zamfara Fire Outbreak: Catholic Secretariat Condoles with Affected Islamic Communities

The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has expressed deep sorrow and condolences to the families of the victims, the people of Zamfara State, the Islamic community, and all Nigerians affected by the devastating fire that engulfed an Islamic school in Kauran Namoda, Zamfara State, claiming the lives of 17 children and leaving several others injured.

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