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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By PJ Usanga The Episcopal Chairman of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS), Most Rev. John Oyejola charged members of the Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU) to take their work seriously as messengers of God and be guardian angels to those they serve. In his homily at the Opening Mass for the PMU General Assembly, which coincided
By PJ Usanga As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day, Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, made a passionate appeal to the nation’s political leaders to prioritize alleviating the suffering of citizens. He emphasized the need for leaders to recognize the unprecedented economic hardship Nigerians are facing and work towards providing a
By PJ Usanga Catholic Military, Paramilitary, and Police Chaplains have been urged to remember their ordination vows of obedience and submission to their bishops, regardless of rank. The Catholic Bishop of Shendam Diocese and Episcopal Chairman for Military Chaplaincies, Most Rev. Philip Dung, made this reminder at the inaugural joint military, paramilitary, and police Catholic
By Emmanuel Eko, CSN Priests, religious and lay faithful of the Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan celebrated the 75th birthday of its revered Archbishop, Most Rev. Gabriel ‘Leke Abegunrin, with widespread accolades and gratitude for his exemplary leadership and selfless service to the Church and humanity. Speaking on behalf of the Archdiocese in a Press Conference,
… announces scholarships for first 500 intakes of Shanahan University By Ononye VC Four fresh graduates of Veritas University, Abuja, who benefited from the scholarship scheme of the Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, paid a thank-you visit to the Archbishop at the Archbishop’s Court, Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, on Tuesday,
By Fidelia Angbalaga, CSN The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Minna, Most Rev. Sylvester Gopep, has called on Christians to draw strength and hope from the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Speaking at the funeral Mass for Late Sgt. Umoru Amanda Na’antoe, LSM, held at St. Gabriel Catholic Chaplaincy, 551 Airforce Base, Jos, on
By Emmanuel Eko, CSN The Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese, Most Rev. Isaac Bundepuun Dugu has built a primary school and offered full Scholarship to over 250 children for the internally displaced children living in camp located in Ugba, Logo LGA of Benue State. The Chief Shepherd said the aim of this compassionate effort is
By Cosmas Essiet The Catholic Bishop of Uyo Diocese, Most Rev John Ebebe Ayah recently, ordained four new priests – Rev. Abasiofonidara Boniface Edward, Rev. Anthony Joseph Udo, Rev. Nsuhoridem Pius Umouman, and Rev. Anthony Innocent Timothy, for the diocese. At the Ordination Mass celebrated at the Bishop James Moynagh Pastoral Centre, Uyo, Bishop John
By PJ Usangaย The Catholic Bishop of Wukari Diocese, Most Rev. Mark Maigida Nzukwein, urged Caritas Nigeria to remain steadfast in its commitment to serving the poor and vulnerable, despite internal and external challenges. Bishop Nzukwein gave this advice in his homily during a Mass celebrated at St. Gabriel Chaplaincy, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja,
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