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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has commended the sacrifices of Irish priests and missionaries who brought the gospel to Nigeria, acknowledging their profound and lasting impact. Governor Soludo made these remarks during a courtesy visit by the Papal Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, on Friday, November 22,
PREAMBLE: We, members of the St. Jude Society in Nigeria from across the old provinces of old Lagos, old Onitsha and old Kaduna under the umbrella of the National Council, met at the Catholic Pastoral Center, Warri from the 14th – 16th of November 2024 for the 29th Annual General Meeting of the Society.
By CSN Media The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) congratulated Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu on its 100 years anniversary, urging the institution to continue growing in service to the Church and nation. The President of the CBCN and Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, made the remarks during the thanksgiving Mass
By Abah Anthony John Abuja, 21 November, 2024 / 8:00 pm (ACI Africa). Sir Jude Nnam, a renowned Nigerian gospel singer who was kidnapped on November 14 has regained his freedom. Sir Nnam was freed on Wednesday, November 20, according to information that members of the National Catholic Liturgical Music Council (NACAMCON) shared with ACI Africa. “It
Pope Francis calls for a renewed study of Church history, and emphasizes collective memory, reconciliation, and a deeper engagement with primary sources to navigate the present with wisdom and faith. By Francesca Merlo In a letter published on Thursday, November 21, Pope Francis called for a profound renewal in the study of Church history, urging
At the G20 Summit in Brazil, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin challenges wealthier countries to forgive the debts of developing countries and take responsibility for their past decisions. By Kielce Gussie At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, spoke on the topic of “Reform
The Episcopal Chairman for the Department of Church and Society, Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), and Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, emphasized the vital role of the department in projecting the Church’s activities to the wider society. Addressing diocesan directors and coordinators of the various units under the department during their
By Coalcity News The Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria who doubles as Ambassador of the Vatican State, Most Rev. Michael Francis Crotty has lauded Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State over the values and faith he embodied for the society. Archbishop Crotty gave this commendation Tuesday when he paid the governor a courtesy visit in his
By CSN Media The Church and Society Department, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) urged Nigerians to reclaim their common humanity by urgently addressing the plight of the forgotten internally displaced persons (IDPs) across the country. Mrs. Ladi Pius Dawa made the call during her presentation, on the topic”The Forgotten Plights of Internally-Displaced Nigerians: Where is
Pope Francis continues his cycle of catechesis and highlights the Holy Spirit’s diverse gifts, or charisms, as vital tools for unity and service in the Church, emphasising their purpose for the common good and their rootedness in love. By Francesca Merlo As he continued his cycle of catechesis on “The Spirit and the Bride”, Pope