January 14, 2025
News Nigeria Reflections / Sermons

Whoever wins as president, Nigeria is set to be better โ€“ By Evaristus Bassey

By Evaristus Bassey I may have my political preferences but I am not disillusioned to think that things cannotย  go sideways, as we are in Nigeria where everything is possible especially that which is impossible. Democracy is a game of numbers, and it is possible that despite all the facts that have emerged concerning the

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2023 Elections: 9 things the Catholic Bishops demanded of Presidential Candidates

By Fr. Mike Umoh, CSN 1. We, therefore, DEMAND that as long as they meet the criteria, all religious groups must have access to lands to build places of worship across the country. 2. We DEMAND the provision and access to lands for the building of Christian Chaplaincies in ALL Tertiary Federal and State Educational

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Diocese News Pankshin Diocese Reflections / Sermons

A PASTORAL LETTER ISSSUED BY THE MOST REV. MICHAEL GOBAL GOKUM

A PASTORAL LETTER ISSSUED BY THE MOST REV. MICHAEL GOBAL GOKUM, TO THE CATHOLIC FAITHFUL OF THE DIOCESE OF PANKSHIN AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS. โ€œStand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths and where the best road is. Walk in it, and you will live in peace.โ€(Jeremiah 6:16)

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An appeal to South-West voters โ€“ By Evaristus Bassey

By Evaristus Bassey I have a soft spot for Asiwaju. If not for the revelations that have come to put a wedge on my conscience, he is someone I have admired for a long time. Once enroute with my cousin to an event, I heard Tinubu for the first time speak on radio. He sounded

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Pervasive Hardship in Nigeria: Governance and Policies must have a Human Face

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, Catholic Diocese of Oyo Government policies and action must ideally serve the citizenry. Especially in a democracy, government policies and actions, no matter how good they are, should be targeted at the public good and should make life more liveable for the people. This is true simply because government officials and

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TRIBUTE TO VERY REV. FR. RAPHAEL ABIOLA ADEBAYO: 10 Facts about this servant of God

Tribute to Very Rev. Fr. Raphael Abiola Adebayo: 10 Facts about this servant of God By Padre Mike Umoh 1. Mariologist: Great teacher and foremost promoter of Marian Devotion. 2. Ardent Marian Devotee: He was a great Marian devotee and special son of our Blessed Mother, Mary. 3. Committed Priest: He was fully available and

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Prayer for Free, Fair and Peaceful Elections in Nigeria

Catholic Bishops of Nigeria present prayer for free and fair election in Nigeria. Please join in this prayer for Nigeria at this critical time. KINDLY SHARE WITH EVERYONE ย  God Our Father As we stand at the threshold Of fresh general elections in Nigeria,ย  We your children come before you,ย  Conscious of how we have

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Diocese News Oyo Diocese Reflections / Sermons

2023: NO PLACE FOR PROPHETS OF DOOM

NEW YEAR MESSAGE Of Most Reverend Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese 2023: NO PLACE FOR PROPHETS OF DOOM New Year 2023, So What? Happy New Year, Nigeria! I congratulate all who have made it into the New Year. I mourn all those who did not make it especially due to the insecurity

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GOD IS GIVING NIGERIANS A FRESH OPPORTUNITY IN 2023

God is giving Nigerians a fresh opportunity in 2023 2022 Christmas Message of Most Rev. Michael Ukpong, Bishop of Umuahia Dioceseย  Christmas is once again here and we rejoice to celebrate with Christians all over the world, the mystical season of the birth of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It is the birthday of

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NIGERIA: LET US TURN A NEW PAGE, CHRISTMAS 2022 MESSAGE FROM BISHOP KUKAH

NIGERIA: LET US TURN A NEW PAGE Christmas 2022 Message from Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah 1: Christmas is here. Let us all rejoice and be glad. Christmas is not just a date on our calendar. Christmas defies a calendar or dates. Christmas is our life. Christmas is ever present with us. After all, the one

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