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 Bishopsโ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN)
FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
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
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
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
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,
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
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,
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,
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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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 dioceseโs 21-year history that it will host this episcopal