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 Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Catholic Media Practitioners of Nigeria,( CAMPAN) Kaduna and Muslim Muslim Journalists on Friday observed the breaking of the Lenten and Ramadan fasts in Kaduna. The event attracted the Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev. Matthew Man- Oso Ndagoso, Chief Imam Of Uduwa who is also the Morshi of Jamatu Nasir Islam,Pastor
By CSN Media Following the directive of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), the Catholic faithful are set to celebrate the fourth edition of the Communications Week (ComWEEK) in the country. The theme, as chosen by the Holy Father, is: “Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts” (cf. 1 Pet 3:15-16).
Tributes have trailed the sudden death of a young Nigerian “missionary” priest, Very Rev. John Simon Tanko, 47, who recently died of heart failure while on holiday in his home country after being away with the St. Patrick’s Missionary Society in Kenya for 7 years. The priest of the Catholic Diocese of Bauchi, Nigeria, who
By CSN Media The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) is set to host the fourth edition of the Communications Week (ComWEEK) celebration in Nigeria, with the theme: “Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts” (cf. 1 Pet 3:15-16). According to the National Director of Social Communications at the CSN, Rev. Fr. Michael
By Charles Igwe Pope Francis has donated €1 million to renovate a former clergy house in Rome, transforming it into 20 apartments for those in need. The donation was first mentioned on January 30 during a gathering in memory of Don Roberto Sardelli at the Roman parish of San Policarpo, though the exact amount was
By CSN Media A recent study has revealed that 201 Catholic priests and seminarians have been kidnapped across Nigeria in the last decade, underscoring the growing insecurity in the land, and increasing attacks on the Church. The findings, compiled over several years, provide a comprehensive overview of the dangers faced by Catholic priests and facilities
Founder and CEO of Youth Alive Development Initiative, (YADI) ,Rev. Fr. Engr. Chetanna Chukwuneke, will be among the exceptional individuals that will be celebrated at the upcoming AMTY Awards scheduled to hold March ,22nd, 2022 at the Stanel Dome in Awka. Rev. Fr. Engr. Chetanna Chukwuneke will receive award as the Social Impact Investor of
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By Editor The Catholic Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Most Rev. Gabriel Dunia has described as false a report which quoted him as blaming Edo State Government for not doing enough to effect the release of the abducted priest, Rev. Philip Ekweli and a seminarian, Andrew Peter, 21, who was reportedly murdered. The priest was released
Abuja City Journal NewsCatholic Knights Must Shape Public Life, Not Just Defend Faith –Bishop Kukah Published 2 hours ago on March 17, 2025By Samson Adeyanju By Ade Iyamoye Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has challenged Catholic Knights across Nigeria to move beyond defending the faith and take an active role
