June 5, 2026
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CATHAN @ 40, Conference, Celebration in Benin

The Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN) Conference will hold its 2025 Conference in the Archdiocese of Benin City from April 22 to April 25, 2025, at the Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre. CATHAN is the foremost association of theologians in Nigeria. Its membership consists of priests, religious, and lay faithful nationwide. Significantly, CATHAN, founded in

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SECURITY ALERT: National CWO raises alarm on pirated CWON UNIFORM

….. urge members to avoid promoting fraudsters!!! URGENT: Stop Patronising Pirated CWON Uniforms April 3, 2025 Dear Mothers, 1. We have been made aware of the illegal sale of pirated CWON uniforms in the open market, as seen in this video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMBudE5TR This is a serious violation of our standards and policies. 2. The production and

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At Burial, Seminarian Murdered by Abductors in Nigeria Eulogized as “shining example of a life dedicated to the Lord”

Bishop Dunia also reflected on the spiritual significance of Seminarian Andrew’s passing, stating that his journey was shortened so he could be with the Lord.  The Nigerian Catholic Church leader called on the people of God to stand firm in their faith, and cautioned against giving in to fear or intimidation.  “We are not afraid;

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Bishop Bulus Reflects on the Enduring Legacy of Bishop Ayo-Maria, “A Life Well-Lived”

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh In a poignant sermon delivered during the Vigil Mass for the late Bishop Ayo-Maria Atoyebi on 27 March 2025 at the St. Joseph Cathedral, Ilorin, Bishop Bulus Yohanna of Kontagora diocese reflected on the enduring legacy of a life well-lived. He testified that Bishop Ayo-Maria’s remarkable journey, marked by dedication, simplicity, and holiness,

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“Bishop Ayo-Maria, man of prayer, preacher of truth, father to his priests and people,” says Archbishop Martins

Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh   The Catholic community in Nigeria bid a final farewell to Bishop Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, Emeritus Bishop of Ilorin Diocese, who passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 80. A funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral, Ilorin, on 28 March, 2025, celebrated by Archbishop Lucius Ugorji,

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PHOTO ALBUM OF THE 2025 CAEAN NATIONAL SUMMIT/LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Please click the link below to view album: PHOTO ALBUM OF THE 2025 CAEAN NATIONAL SUMMIT/LEADERSHIP TRAINING   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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“Counter Anti-Catholic Narratives in the Entertainment Space,” Archbishop Kaigama Tasks Catholic Artistes, Entertainers

By PJ Usanga The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, has charged Catholic artistes and entertainers to counter anti-Catholic narratives in the entertainment space with their artistic productions. He made this call during the Opening Mass for the National Summit and Leadership Training of the Catholic Artistes and Entertainers Association of Nigeria

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HOMILY AT THE FUNERAL MASS OF LATE BISHOP AYO-MARIA ATOYEBI OP; EMERITUS BISHOP OF ILORIN DIOCESE AT ST. JOSEPH CATHEDRAL, ILORIN. MARCH 28, 2025.

I greet your dear brothers and sisters in the name of no one else than the one at the mention whose name all knees shall bend and all heads shall bow; Jesus, the Resurrection and the life. The scripture says anyone who believes in him shall never die. He is the Lord of times and

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ILORIN: FR. ADEDARA PRAISES BISHOP AYO-MARIA’S SANCTITY OF LIFE, DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CHURCH

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN   The Catholic Diocese of Ilorin on 27 March, 2025, commenced the ceremony to bid farewell to its Emeritus Bishop, Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, OP, who passed away on 8 March, 2025. Vigil Masses at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral, Ilorin, were scheduled for 5pm, 9pm, on March 27, 2025, and for

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CSN Laystaff Association Executives Pay Courtesy Visit to Deputy Secretary General

By Emma Eko, CSN The Executive Committee of the CSN Laystaff Association paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Secretary General and Director, Pastoral Agents Department, Rev. Fr. Augustine Okochi, at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN). The visit, which took place on Thursday 27 March, 2025, was aimed at welcoming and congratulating the newly

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