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Catholic Church in Nigeria
Amid Rising Conflicts, the World Needs Christ the King: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop
The Feast of Christ the King remains significant in addressing global challenges such as conflicts, corruption, and terrorism, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
Oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria Dies at 104, Eulogized as “dedicated, compassionate Priest”
Mons. Thomas Oleghe, the oldest Priest in Nigeria has passed on at the age of 104.
“We are in trouble”: Catholic Priests Lament as Less Known Jihadist Group Makes Inroads in Nigeria
Two Catholic Priests from Nigeria have lamented about the worsening security situation in the West African nation, noting that recent activities by the less-known Lakurawa jihadist group in the country’s Northwest region spells trouble for the region that is still battling widespread Boko Haram insurgency.
Pope Francis Hails Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Major Seminary for “invaluable service to the Church, society”
Pope Francis has hailed the 100-year-old Bigard Memorial Major Seminary in Nigeria for its “invaluable service” to the people of God.
Nigerian Major Seminary Centenary Celebrations Conclude, 40 New Deacons Called to “a more radical holiness of life”
The 40 newly Ordained Deacons during Holy Mass to mark the conclusion of the centenary celebrations of Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Major Seminary have been challenged to live a life of “radical holiness”.
Why Nigerian Muslim Donated Modern 400-seater Assembly Hall to Nigeria’s Oyo Catholic Diocese
The Catholic Church’s centuries of humble service to humanity and her development record to society are among the reasons Alhaji Ahmed Raji, a Nigerian Muslim, has given for donating a modern 400-seater assembly hall to Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Oyo in the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province.
Renowned Nigerian Catholic Gospel Singer Regains Freedom after Seven Days in Captivity
Sir Jude Nnam, a renowned Nigerian gospel singer who was kidnapped on November 14 has regained his freedom.
“Words seem inadequate”: Nigerian Catholic Nun on Winning $1.2 Million Opus Prize
Sr. Francisca Ngozi Uti, the founder and Executive Director of the Centre for Women Studies and Intervention (CWSI) in Abuja, Nigeria, has been named the laureate of the 2024 Opus Prize, a $1.2 million award recognizing transformative humanitarian work.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Calls for Renewed Christian Parenting amid Social Media Influence
A Nigerian Catholic Priest has called for a revitalized form of Christian parenting to instill strong values in children amid what he describes as pervasive influences of social media in society.
“Not a display of theological acrobatics”: Vatican-based Nigerian Cardinal Cautions Priests against Lengthy Homilies
Francis Cardinal Arinze, the Vatican-based Nigerian Catholic Church leader has urged Priests to avoid lengthy homilies, saying a homily should not be an exhibition of “theological acrobatics”, but rather a reflection of the Priest's prayer life and a clear, concise proclamation of the Gospel.
Women Impoverished by Insecurity in Nigeria Benefit from Catholic Women’s Financial Aid for Start-Ups
The Ladies of St. Mulumba (LSM) in Nigeria have reached out to hundreds of vulnerable women and youth with financial assistance to start small-scale businesses.
Centenary of Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Major Seminary: Catholic Archbishop Urges Dedication to “nurture” Legacy of Faith
The centenary celebrations of Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Major Seminary provide an opportunity to reflect on the mission of the Catholic Church today, Archbishop Valerian Maduka Okeke of the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha has said.
Veritas University of Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Hailed for “producing well-rounded graduates, morally outstanding”
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has hailed Veritas University that is under the auspices of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), for graduating students with broad educational backgrounds, variety of experiences and abilities as well as fully developed personalities.
Ahead of Church’s 2025 Jubilee, Nigeria’s Consecrated Need to Review Charisms “in light of today’s realities”: Official
The Director of the Institute of Consecrated Life in Africa (InCLA), Nigeria, has called upon members of the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) in the West African nation to renew their commitment to the charisms of their respective Institutes ahead of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
Catholic Archbishop Condemns “explosion of crime” Linked to Escalating Drug Abuse among Youths in Nigeria
The President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has condemned the growing rate of involvement of young people in crimes promoted by the “excessive” consumption of “hard drugs” in Nigeria.
Why the Buck Stops with Catholic Bishops in Realizing “effectively missionary”, Synodal Church in Africa
The Catholic Church in Africa is already synodal, a Nigerian Priest has said, adding that for the synodal Church to be “effectively missionary”, Local Ordinaries on the continent must accept “to enter into the new style” of being Church.
Over 15 Catholic Parishes Closed amid Cries to End Violence against Christians in Nigeria
Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has called for action to address escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s Benue State, which has led to the closure of over 15 parishes in his Episcopal See.
Rector of Minor Seminary in Nigeria Released after 10-Day Captivity, Diocese Grateful for Prayers
Fr. Thomas Oyode, the Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi who was abducted on October 27 has regained his freedom.
“We solicit your fervent prayers”: Okigwe Catholic Diocese in Nigeria after Abduction of Parish Priest
The Catholic Diocese of Okigwe in Nigeria is appealing for “fervent prayers” for the safety and release of Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike who, was abducted on Tuesday, November 5.
How Rector at Minor Seminary in Nigeria Offered Himself to Kidnappers to Save Seminarians
Details have emerged of the circumstances surrounding the October 27 kidnapping of Fr. Thomas Oyode, who is said to have offered to be taken in the place of the students at the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Nigeria, where he serves as Rector.
