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Catholic Church in Nigeria
Kidnapped Nigerian Catholic Priest Regains Freedom, “in good spirits”, after 51 Days in Captivity
Fr. Alphonsus Daniel Afina, who was abducted while returning to the Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri on June 1, has been released after spending 51 days in captivity.
Seminarians in Nigeria Encouraged Not to “flee from vocation” amid Heightened Insecurity
The Rector of St. James Minor Seminary Yandev in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Gboko, has urged Seminarians and their formators not to abandon the path of formation amid growing insecurity in the West African nation.
Christian Entity Decries Killing of Nine Family Members as Violence Escalates in Central, Northwest Nigeria
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), the UK-based Christian Human Rights foundation, has denounced the ongoing violence in Central and Northwest Nigeria after nine members of a family were killed in a recent attack in the region.
Newly Ordained Salesian Priests in Nigeria Cautioned against “clericalism, commercialism, pride”
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Abuja has cautioned nine members of the Salesians of Don Bosco whom he ordained Priests, against the dangers of clericalism, commercialism, and the growing influence of the prosperity gospel within Priestly ministry in Nigeria.
Serve with “hands of Martha” and “heart of Mary”, Catholic Priests and Religious in Nigeria Told
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called upon Priests and the Religious in the country to always seek to balance between work and their spiritual closeness with God.
How Salesians in Nigeria Are Addressing Challenges of Traditional Religions, Quick Wealth Pursuits among Youths
Capacity building initiatives, spiritual retreats and sports for evangelization are among ways members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Nigeria are employing to address the challenges of traditional religions and quick wealth pursuits in the West African nation.
Let’s Advocate for Release of “repentant” Prisoners in Ongoing 2025 Jubilee Year: Catholic Official in Nigeria
The ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year offers an opportunity for leaders to advocate for the release of “repentant” prisoners and bail out those “unjustly detained”, the Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has said.
Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria Calls Out Priests Turning the Eucharist, Church Events into Moneymaking Opportunities
The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has expressed concern about the growing “commercializing the Eucharist” trend among Catholic Priests in the West African country, warning that such practices compromise the sacred nature of the liturgy and the identity of the Priesthood.
Passing On of Former Nigerian President at London Hospital Part of “tide of medical tourism”: Catholic Archbishop
The passing on of the immediate former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, at a London health facility in the United Kingdom (UK) is part of the “tide of medical tourism” in the West African nation, Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of the country’s Lagos Catholic Archdiocese has lamented.
Ahead of First-Ever SIGNIS World Congress in Africa, Board Approves Theme, Subthemes for 2026 Rwanda Event
The Board of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS, has approved the theme and seven subthemes to guide the planned 2026 SIGNIS World Congress in Rwanda, the first-ever SIGNIS World Congress in Africa.
Charity Pledges Continued Support in Forming Future Priests in Nigeria amid Rise in Vocations
Catholic charity and Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International has expressed a commitment to continue supporting the formation of future Priests in Nigeria where the foundation has observed an exponential growth in vocations.
Abducted Seminarians’ Parents in Nigeria Cautioned against “fear, threats, intimidation”
Families of the three Seminarians abducted from the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi during the July 10 attack that claimed the life of Christopher Aweneghieme, a security guard at the Seminary, have been urged to remain steadfast in faith.
Church's Role Must Go Beyond Worship, Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Says, Urges Outreach to Poor, Afflicted
The people of God need to go beyond participating in worship and combine the life of devotion to that of reaching out to the needy as exemplified in the Gospel story of the Good Samaritan, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
14 Nigerian Catholic Priests Commissioned to Europe, U.S. Urged to Keep Joy, Remain Humble, Spiritually Responsible
John Cardinal Onaiyekan has called upon the 14 Nigerian Catholic Priests, who have been commissioned to Europe and the U.S. to minister with joy, to remain humble, and to foster spiritual responsibility.
“It was horrible”: Catholic Priest in Nigeria Recounts June 13 Deadly Attack in Benue State, Appeals for Security Action
Three weeks after the deadly attack on the community of St. Joseph’s Yelwata Catholic Parish of Makurdi Catholic Diocese in Nigeria’s Benue State, the Parish Priest, Fr. Jonathan Ukum, has described the events of the day, describing them as “horrible”.
Serving the Lord “is a great thing”: 87-Year-Old Nigerian Catholic Reflects on Eucharistic Devotion, Faithful Service
Sir Lawrence Abu Moses Braimah, 87, has testimonies of unwavering faith, Eucharistic devotion, and decades of committed service to the Church.
“Christians here are really suffering”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Advocates for Displaced Families in Need of Support
Since his 2022 appointment, Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein has seen the destruction of at least 325 Catholic places of worship by Islamic extremists.
“Their suffering is our suffering”: Vatican Official on Christian Persecution in Nigeria, Calls for Spiritual Solidarity
The Secretary of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization has denounced attacks in Northen Nigeria reportedly targeting Christians and called for spiritual solidarity with the persecuted followers of Jesus Christ, personal conversion of persecutors, and concrete action to end the violence.
“You are called to serve, not to rule”: Vatican Official to 32 Newly Ordained Priests in Nigeria
The Secretary of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization has told the 32 Deacons he ordained Priests in Nigeria that the Priesthood is a mission of service, not an opportunity to exercise authority characterized with self-interests.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Condemns Demolition of Memorial Park in Honor of 2022 Pentecost Sunday Massacre Victims
Bishop Jude Ayodeji Arogundade of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria has condemned the June 22 demolition of the Memorial Park in Owo, describing it as a violation of the memory and dignity of the 41 victims of the June 2022 Pentecost Sunday massacre at St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish.
