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Catholic Diocese of Shendam

“He's being taken care of medically”: Nigeria’s Shendam Diocese on Abducted Catholic Priest Escaping Captivity

Feb 20, 2025

Fr. Cornelius Manzak Damulak, who was abducted on February 6 from the Catholic Diocese of Shendam in Nigeria has successfully escaped captivity, and he is receiving treatment at an “undisclosed” health facility in the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, ACI Africa has established. 

Fr. Cornelius Manzak Damulak, abducted from the Catholic Diocese of Shendam in Nigeria on 6 February 2025. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Shendam

Nigerian Diocese Appeals for Prayers for Safety, Release of Kidnapped Catholic Priest

Feb 7, 2025

The Catholic Diocese of Shendam is appealing for prayers for the “quick and safe release” of   Fr. Cornelius Manzak Damulak, who was abducted on Thursday, February 6.

Bishop Philip Davou Dung of Shendam Diocese addresses Military, Paramilitary, and Police Chaplains in Nigeria

Catholic Priests Ministering among the Military in Nigeria Cautioned against Prioritizing Ranks over Pastoral Care

Oct 5, 2024

The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Shendam Diocese has called on Priests serving as Chaplains in the military, paramilitary, and police forces to remain true to their pastoral mission, and not to become consumed by the uniforms they wear and the ranks they occupy. 

How Nigerian Catholic Nun is Fighting Early Marriage in “Yes to what empowers you, No to what enslaves you” Campaign

Jun 23, 2024

Sr. Bernadette Duru is spearheading the safeguarding of the girlchild in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Shendam against early marriage.