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 CSN Media As the world marks the International Day of Education, the Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Fr. Michael Banjo, has urged parents not to leave the formation of their children’s character and conscience solely to schools. In his address to the staff of CSN and agencies of the Catholic
Since his installation as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Aba on February 13, 2020, Most Rev. Augustine Ndubueze Echema has exemplified a Christ-like character that resonates deeply within the hearts of the faithful. His leadership has not only been marked by a profound commitment to spiritual guidance but also by a compassionate and
In a life dedicated to service, Most Rev. (Dr.) Alfred Adewale Martins, Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos has been a beacon of faith and leadership. His journey from a devout Catholic family to becoming the spiritual leader of one of Nigeria’s most dynamic dioceses is marked by humility, dedication, and a profound sense
By CSN Media The newly appointed Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Rev. Fr. Michael Ayanleke Banjo, paid a courtesy visit to the UFUK Dialogue Foundation in Abuja on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Fr. Banjo was accompanied by Rev. Fr. Lawrence Emehel, Director of Mission and Dialogue, and Rev. Fr. Peter Babangida
CSN Pastoral Agents Department Report The Rectors of Nigerian seminaries – major, propaedeutic and minor – held their annual convention at the Saints Peter and Paul Major Seminary, Bodija, Ibadan from 20th-24th January, 2025. Officially known as the National Seminaries Committee, the body is overseen by the Pastoral Agents Department of the Catholic Secretariat of
Pope Francis sends a message for the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th US President, offering divine blessings upon the ‘beloved American people,’ President Trump, and his family, and praying that the Lord will help guide efforts toward peace. By Deborah Castellano Lubov “I ask God to guide your efforts in promoting peace
By Fr. Patrick Feyisetan The Bodija 92 set held their 31st annual reunion in Owo, Nigeria, from January 15 to 17, 2025. The event was under the auspices of Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Olugbenga Eyinla, who also celebrated his 60th birthday. A pilgrimage to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, was the highlight of the
By CSN Media A delegation from the German Catholic Bishops Conference, led by the Catholic Bishop of Augsburg and Chairman of the International Church Affairs and Interreligious Dialogue Commission, Most Rev. Bertram Meier, arrived in Nigeria on Friday, January 10, 2025. The visit aims to strengthen collaboration and promote interreligious dialogue within the Church. During
President Joe Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the highest civilian honor in the United States, recognizing his dedication to peace, human rights, care for the poor, and environmental protection. By Salvatore Cernuzio In one of his final acts as leader of the United States, President Joe Biden conferred the
…Exercise Witnessed Unprecedented Turnout of About 5,000 Indigents by P. J Usanga The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, has clarified that the December 21st, 2024 stampede that occurred during the annual Christmas food-sharing exercise at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, was not a result of negligence on the part of the