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December 21, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Begins Sales Of Form For Intending Pilgrims To Rome, Greece

Following the suspension of the Holy Pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan by both the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) and the Lagos State Government in October this year, the State Government has commenced the sales of forms for the 2023/2024...

November 27, 2023 No Responses

MFM Urges Christians, Nigerians To Embrace Gratitude, Adoration

The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), FESTAC Mega Regional Headquarters, has called upon Christians and Nigerians to maintain an attitude of gratitude and adoration towards God, even in the face of adversity. The Mega Regional Overseer, Pastor Ir...

October 15, 2023 No Responses

Pope Names Auxiliary Bishop Of Ahiara Diocese

THE Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Simon Okezuo Nwobi, until now Under-Secretary for the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See in the Vatican as Auxiliary Bishop to the Apostolic Administrator sede vacante of Ahiara, Most Reverend....

August 19, 2023 No Responses

Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan’s Presentation At 10th LACMON Convention

Introduction: It is a great honour for me to be invited to address your annual convention taking place here in the famous St Gregory’s College Lagos. I thank you for the invitation and I pray that your convocation will give...

August 19, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Declares Monday Work Free Day For Public Servants

The Lagos State Government has declared Monday, August 21, as work free day for all public servants in the state to commemorate this year’s Isese Day. The Isese Day has been set aside in Lagos to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba...

July 16, 2023 No Responses

Kaduna Catholic Archdiocese Ordains 13 Priests

Thirteen young Nigerians have been ordained as Catholic Priests by Catholic Archdiocesan of Kaduna, in Kaduna State. They were ordained during a Priestly Ordination, held on Thursday, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ungwan Boro in Sabon Tasha, Chikun Local Go...

May 26, 2023 No Responses

2023 Hajj: Air Peace Begins Airlift Of Nigerian Pilgrims

Air Peace has commenced the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2023 Hajj, a statement issued by the airline has revealed. The statement made available to City Business News on Friday explained that the airline will be airlifting the pilgrims...

February 19, 2023 No Responses

African Catholic Bishops Appoint New President

Catholic Bishops from Africa, known as the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), has appointed new presidential council members. SECAM in a statement explained that members of its Standing Committee gathered at i...

December 29, 2022 No Responses

Warri Catholic Diocese Gets New Bishop

Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido as Bishop of the diocese of Warri, Delta State. He is currently the rector of Saints Peter and Paul, Seminary, Bodija, Ibadan. Oyo State. The declaration was announced on Wednesday by ...

December 26, 2022 No Responses

Archbishop Martins: God Will Change Nigeria’s Fortunes For Good

THE Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. (Dr) Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in faith and hope that the Almighty God will not fail to deliver our country from the shackles of bad leadership and the...

December 16, 2022 No Responses

Lafia Catholic Diocese Ordains Seven Priests

The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Lafia, Bishop David Ajang on Thursday, ordained seven priests. The priests are: Revd Fr Abashi Alex Michael Revd Fr Adeka Benjamin Revd Fr Akala Innocent Revd Fr Amevye Godwin&n...

December 15, 2022 No Responses

Catholic Clerics Preach Love, Seek Divine Guidance On Leadership

Nigerians across the nation have been urged to show love and embrace forgiveness and reconciliation during the Yuletide season, in line with the spirit of Christmas. They were also enjoined to seek divine guidance in choosing the right leaders for...

September 16, 2022 No Responses

Catholic Bishops’ Conference Communiqué

THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW DAWN IN NIGERIA A Communiqué was issued at the end of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the Sacred Heart Pastoral/Retreat Centre, Orlu, Imo State, 8 – 16...