June 5, 2026
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Bishop Ezeokafor: Living Exemplary Lives Wins More Souls than Theology

By CSN Media On the third day of the Catholic bishops’ plenary in Nigeria, coinciding with the feast of St. Bartholomew, Bishop Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor of Awka Diocese delivered a powerful homily. He urged his fellow bishops to lead by example, emphasizing that living exemplary lives is more effective in winning souls for Christ than

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CBCN AUCHI 2024 PLENARY: Day 2

CBCN AUCHI 2024 PLENARY: Day 2 By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh *To receive regular news, teachings and information about the Catholic Church and the Bishops in Nigeria, please send ADD ME to 090 6000 6198 by WHATSAPP

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AUCHI 2024 CBCN PLENARY

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh After their arrival on the evening of Thursday 23 August, 2024, the bishops began the new day, Friday, with the Exposition and Adoration of the blessed sacrament, followed by the Holy Mass and Lauds. The Chief Celebrant at the Mass was the Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora

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Catholic Bishops Express Concern Over Social Media Misuse, Proliferation of Private Ministries Among Priests

By PJ Usanga Addressing representatives of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, expressed the Church’s concern over the alarming rise in private ministries and the misuse of social media among priests. Speaking at the ongoing CBCN plenary meeting in Auchi,

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“Simplicity of Life is One of the Best Ways to Bear Witness to Christ,” Archbishop Akubeze Admonishes Bishops, Priests

In his homily on the first day of the ongoing plenary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) in Auchi, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, who was the Chief Celebrant, urged bishops and priests to embrace simplicity of life as a powerful testament to their faith. The archbishop emphasized

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Nigerian Catholic Bishops bid farewell to Archbishop Ekpu, arrive Auchi for plenary assembly

By PJ Usanga In a day marked by both celebration and reflection, the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria arrived in Auchi for their second plenary assembly of 2024. The arrival followed the funeral Mass of the Emeritus Archbishop of Benin, Most Rev. Patrick Ebosele Ekpu, held at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Benin City on Thursday,

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“It is impossible to bury the legacies of Archbishop Ekpu” – Archbishop Akubeze

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN The Catholic community gathered in their thousands at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Benin City, on August 22, 2024, to bid farewell to Archbishop Patrick Ebosele Ekpu, a revered Church leader who left an indelible mark on the lives of many. In a heartfelt welcome address, the Archbishop of Benin,

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Catholic Bishops DID NOT BAN Phone, Social Media Use During Mass

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, National Director of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja. A recent news piece and video clips circulating on social media claim that the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has banned the use of mobile phones and Social Media during Mass. This is incorrect and a sad example of

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CSN News Magazine (August 2024 โ€“ February 2025)

Please click the red text to view the CSN News Magazine: CSN News Magazine (August 2024 โ€“ February 2025)   To receive regular news, teachings and information about the Catholic Church and the Bishops in Nigeria, please send ADD ME to 090 6000 6198 by WHATSAPP

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2024 CBCN Conference: Auchi ready!

The Catholic Diocese of Auchi is poised to make history as it puts finishing touches to its preparation to host the 2024 second plenary meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) from August 22 to 30, 2024. This marks the first time in the dioceseโ€™s 21-year history that it will host this episcopal

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