June 5, 2026
News Nigeria

Fr Umoh Urges SMAs to Document Stories of Outstanding SMA Missionaries

By Emma Eko, CSN In a powerful sermon delivered at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Life Camp, Abuja, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Michael Nsikak Umoh urged members of the Society of African Missions (SMA) to document the stories of outstanding SMA missionaries who have made significant contributions to the Church

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Pope Francis appoints Most Rev. Michael F. Crotty, the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria

Please on the link below to view: POPE FRANCIS APPOINTS MOST REV. MICHAEL F. CROTTY, THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIO TO NIGERIA Please click here to support the Catholic media apostolate in Nigeria* *To receive regular news, teachings and information about the Catholic Church and the Bishops in Nigeria, please send ADD ME to 090 6000 6198

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Pope Francis visits the children of the Vatican Summer Camp

Pope Francis, as he does every year, pays a special visit to the children and staff of the Vatican’s Summer Camp for the children of Vatican employees. By Salvatore Cernuzio Pope Francis brought joy to the children of the Vatican’s Summer Camp, in what has become an annual tradition for the Holy Father. Despite intense

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13 things to know about Archbishop Michael F. Crotty (New Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria)

13 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ARCHBISHOP MICHAEL FRANCIS CROTTY (New Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria)   Please click here to support the Catholic media apostolate in Nigeria* *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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Pope marks 1500 years of veneration of ancient Marian image

Pope Francis sends a letter to Fr Antonio Piccolo, marking the 1500th anniversary of the veneration of Santa Maria in Portico and encouraging the Order of Clerics Regular of the Mother of God to continue with their mission of charity, peacebuilding, and evangelization. By Francesca Merlo July 17th, 2024, marks the 1500th anniversary of the

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News Nigeria

BREAKING NEWS: Vatican appoints new Apostolic Nuncio for Nigeria

16 July 2024 The Catholic Church in Nigeria warmly welcomes the new Apostolic Nuncio: His Excellency, Archbishop Michael Francis CROTTY With joy and gratitude to God, I extend a hearty welcome to Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty on behalf of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), clergy, religious, and lay faithful in Nigeria. We are

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Admission for 2024/2025 session is on at CIWA, Port Harcourt

Your Eminence, Your Grace, My Lord, INFORMATION UPDATE AND APPLICATION FORMS FOR THE 2024/2025 SESSION Please find enclose three leaflets containing general information on the academic Programmes offered at the Catholic Institute of West Africa, Port Harcourt. Sub-Degree Programme:  Offers courses leading to the award of the Certificate and Diploma in Theology. A Certificate of

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Christian Persecution, Commercialization of the gospel are some factors affecting evangelization in Nigeria says Catholic Priest

By Abah Anthony John The director of mission and dialogue of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN)  has identified some of the challenges confronting the work of Evangelization in the West African Nation. Rev. Fr. Joseph Tile Nomhwange in an interview with Aci-Africa on Thursday 6th of June, on the sideline of the maiden edition

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UK Bishop Wilson writes specially to Catholics of Nigerian origin and heritage in Southwark Archdiocese

  Archdiocese of Southwark A Pastoral Message from Archbishop John Wilson to Catholics from Nigeria, or with Nigerian Heritage, in the Archdiocese of Southwark Praised be Jesus Christ!   Dear brothers and sisters in Christ   I am so pleased to share with you a pastoral message following my recent visit to Nigeria, the birthplace

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2024 MSP PRIESTLY ORDINATION

Please click the link below to view: 2024 MSP PRIESTLY ORDINATION Please click here to support the Catholic media apostolate in Nigeria* *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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