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,
In the ongoing commitment of the Holy See to promote the advancement of women, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia stresses that society must persist in fighting harmful stereotypes that hinder equal opportunities for women and girls, while also respecting the unique capacities that women bring. By Bezawit Bogale “For a just society to thrive, it is essential
After the Israeli army fires at UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon, the Pope calls for the troops to be respected. By Joseph Tulloch Following a series of recent incidents in which at least four UN peacekeepers were wounded after coming under fire from the Israeli army, Pope Francis has appealed for the troops to
The Vatican Permanent Observer to the United Nations calls for more inclusive social development efforts that focus on the dignity of individuals, the eradication of poverty, and the strengthening of families, grounded in the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity. By Lisa Zengarini Addressing the UN General Assembly on Friday on the theme of social development,
By Fr. Anthony Adetayo Ijebu-Ode Catholic Diocese has just conducted the first public viewing of her Catholic museum of Art and History at the JDPC Center in Ijebu-Ode on October 10, 2024. This exciting development was announced by Most Rev. Francis Obafemi Adesina; Bishop of the Diocese, who declared the museum ready for the reception
– Jude Chijioke Ndukwe There is a picture that has been trending with the following caption/story: “This is Reverend Father Michael Ogochukwu ezeh from Enugu state And Reverend Sister Claire Chioma O. from Afikpo North local government area of Ebonyi State who have found love in themselves and have subsequently made marital preparations to Walk
In commemoration of the World Mental Health Day, staff of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Caritas Nigeria, and agencies of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) participated in a series of events highlighting the importance of mental health in the workplace. With the 2024 theme: “Mental Health at Work,” the CBCN staff were
The 2024 World Mission Sunday comes up on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The theme for 2024 is: “Go and invite everyone to the banquet.” The Nigerian church takes up the mandatory Mission Sunday Collection on that day. The World Mission Sunday Collection is mandatory in all Catholic communities worldwide. Catholic parishes, pastoral units, and institutions
The second session of the Synod of Bishops marks an important stage of maturation in the synodal process. What should the Church, the family of God in Africa, contribute to discerning new paths together? Throughout the synod, five African experts give their opinions on La Croix International. By Fr. Walter Ihejirika (in Port Harcourt, Nigeria)
Consecrated religious in Ghana make time alongside their numerous other activities to help the wider community recognise the need to protect Creation, focusing especially on plastic pollution, which has become a major problem especially in suburban areas near cities.1 By Sr. Sylvie Lum Cho, MSHR Pollution is easily spotted in Donkorkrom, in the Eastern Region
“La Civiltà Cattolica” publishes the full text of Pope Francis’ encounter with 150 Jesuit confreres from Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands at the Collège Saint-Michel in Brussels. During the meeting, the Pope addresses the role of women in the Church, encourages Jesuits “not to be afraid of anything,” and reiterates the call to welcome and