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Fr. Isaac Achi, a Nigerian Catholic priest, was murdered in Niger State on 15 January 2023. | Diocese of Minna

Insecurity in Nigeria “has lasted for too long”: Priest at Funeral Mass of Colleague

Jan 24, 2023

Insecurity in Nigeria has persisted for far too long, a Priest in the West African nation has lamented during the Funeral Mass of Fr. Isaac Achi, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was murdered when Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Minna was attacked on January 15 

Pope Francis prays at the general audience, Oct. 19, 2022 | Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

“Join me in praying for Fr. Isaac Achi,” Pope Francis’ Appeal for Murdered Nigerian Priest

Jan 18, 2023

Pope Francis has invoked prayers for the soul of Fr. Isaac Achi, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was murdered on Sunday, January 15 following an attack on Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of Minna Diocese in Nigeria. 

Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Minna in Nigeria razed by fire. Credit: Courtesy Phtot

Catholic Entities Condemn Gruesome Murder of Catholic Priest in Nigeria

Jan 16, 2023

The Catholic charity foundations, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), and Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, have condemned the Sunday, January 15 attack on Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Minna in Nigeria in which the Parish Priest was killed and his Assistant left in critical condition.

Fr. Isaac Achi, a Nigerian Catholic priest, was murdered in Niger State on 15 January 2023. | Diocese of Minna

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Demand Justice for Diocese following Deadly Arson Attack

Jan 16, 2023

Members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) are demanding the arrest of people who torched down Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Minna in an attack that resulted in the death of the Parish Priest.

Fr. Isaac Achi, a Nigerian Catholic priest, was murdered in Niger State on 15 January 2023. | Diocese of Minna

Nigerian Catholic Parish Attacked, Parish Priest Killed, Assistant “in critical condition”

Jan 15, 2023

The Parish Priest of Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Minna in Nigeria was killed following an attack on the Nigerian Parish during the early hours of Sunday, January 15.

Late Fr. John Gbakaan, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Minna,  abducted and killed by unknown gunmen.

Following Murder of Catholic Priest in Nigeria, Christian Leaders Want “this evil to stop”

Jan 18, 2021

Following the recent murder of Fr. John Gbakaan, a Catholic Priest of Nigeria’s Minna Diocese, Christian leaders in the West African nation have called on the Federal Government to put a stop to the crimes targeting Clerics.

Msgr. Luka Sylvester Gopep, appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Nigeria’s Minna Diocese by Pope Francis Wednesday, December 9.

Vicar General of Nigeria’s Minna Diocese Appointed Auxiliary Bishop

Dec 9, 2020

The Vicar General of Nigeria’s Minna Diocese, Msgr. Luka Sylvester Gopep, is expected to serve as the Auxiliary Bishop of the same Diocese following his appointment by the Holy Father.

Official Logo 2020 World Apostolic Congress on Mercy. / WACOM 2020 website

African Pilgrims Urged “to intensify devotion to Divine Mercy” as World Congress Postponed

Aug 12, 2020

Pilgrims from Africa who had planned to be part of the fifth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM) in the Island nation of Samoa have been encouraged “to intensify” their devotion to the Divine Mercy in their respective contexts.