After 11 days in captivity, the Rector of Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary, Ivhianokpodi-Agenebode, Auchi Diocese, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, has been released by his abductors. Fr. Oyode who was freed on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at about 7:00 pm in a village near Ajaokuta, Kogi State, was kidnapped on October 27, 2024, when gunmen attacked

By CSN Media As part of the Church’s effort in addressing the complexities and challenges of interreligious dialogue, understanding and cooperation among Nigeria’s diverse faith communities, the Department of Mission and Dialogue, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Diocesan Directors of Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue, championed discussions towards promoting interfaith

Today, the Catholic Diocese of Warri witnessed a milestone in her administrative journey with the blessing and commissioning of the newly built “Mother of Perpetual Help Chancery.” The event, held at the chancery’s site on 5 Enerhen Road, Effurun, Delta State, gathered an array of clergy, consecrated persons, and laity from across the diocese to

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN The new Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Most Rev. Michael Francis Crotty was officially received at the administrative headquarters of the Catholic Church in Nigeria, Abuja, today, Tuesday October 29, 2024, by the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji. On the special delegation

On October 25, 2024, the Diocese of Katsina made history by welcoming two prominent leaders of the Jesus Youth Mission to their Cathedral. Jesus Youth, an international association within the Catholic Church, emerged in Kerala, India, in the late 1970s as part of the Charismatic Renewal and has since spread to over 40 countries. With

By Agnes Aineah Abuja, 28 October, 2024 / 5:57 pm (ACI Africa). The Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi was taken away on Sunday, October 27, when gunmen attacked the institution that is located in Edo State of the country’s embattled central southern region. A statement given by

   Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty (center) with CBCN officials and dignitaries at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) yesterday welcomed the newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Most Rev. Michael Francis Crotty, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. A

By CSN Media Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, expressed the Federal Government’s willingness to collaborate with the Catholic Church on education reforms. Speaking at the 4th National Catholic Education Summit held at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria in Abuja, Prof. Mamman emphasized the importance of teamwork in achieving quality education in the country.

By CSN Media The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) regrets to announce the passing of Madam Roseline Akon Umoh, mother of Very Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, National Director of Social Communications. Madam Umoh, a devoted educator and entrepreneur, served as a teacher at St. Mary’s Convent School in Lagos before retiring and managing her

By Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo: Oyo Catholic Diocese The period right after Mission Sunday is time to appreciate the good effort of Catholic parishes and communities in responding so positively and contributing to the universal celebration. Thanks to priests, consecrated persons, catechists and others pastoral agents who catechized and mobilized the faithful about their indispensable