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Catholic Diocese of Ilorin

Bishop Anselm Pendo Lawani of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Ilorin  during the press conference to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day on 11 June 2024. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Despite Nigeria’s “superabundance of human, natural resources”, Many Live “below poverty line”: Catholic Bishop

Jun 13, 2024

The West African nation of Nigeria is endowed with multiple resources, yet many citizens languish in poverty, Bishop Anselm Pendo Lawani of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Ilorin has lamented.

Bishop Anselm Pendo Lawani of Nigeria's Ilorin Diocese. Credit: Lumen Christi TV

Newly Consecrated Bishop in Nigeria Urged to Preserve His “sheep from ravaging wolves”

Feb 3, 2024

The newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Ilorin Diocese has been urged to prioritize the sustainability of the Christian faith of the people of God under his pastoral care, in the example and command of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

A poster of the November 22 funeral rights of Br. Godwin Eze at the St Joseph Cathedral of Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Ilorin 
Credit: Benedictine Monastery Eruku

Nigerian Monk Fed Chained Companions Before Killing by Kidnappers

Nov 29, 2023

Details have emerged of how Br. Godwin Eze, the Nigerian monk who was kidnapped with two others from a monastery in Nigeria spent his final hours before he was singled out and killed.  

Late  Br. Godwin Eze. Credit: Benedictine Monastery, Eruku

Plans Underway for Funeral of Murdered Nigerian Monk as Search for Body Hits a Snag

Oct 30, 2023

Monks at the Benedictine Monastery, Eruku in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ilorin are planning for the funeral ceremony of their confrere, Br. Godwin Eze, after those who set out to search for the murdered monk’s body encountered obstacles.

Late Br. Godwin Eze. Credit: Benedictine Monastery, Eruku

Monk Killed after Kidnapping at Nigerian Monastery Eulogized as Prayerful, Easygoing

Oct 24, 2023

Tributes are pouring in for Br. Godwin Eze, a Nigerian monk who was kidnapped by Fulani bandits and brutally killed, with those who knew the monk describing him as “very prayerful” and “very easygoing young man”.

Credit: Benedictine Monastery, Eruku

Monk Shot, Body “thrown in the river” following Kidnapping at a Nigerian Monastery

Oct 24, 2023

Br. Godwin Eze, a Nigerian monk who was kidnapped alongside two others from the Benedictine Monastery, Eruku in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ilorin was killed.

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Two of Three Monks Abducted from Nigerian Monastery Released, Diocese Appeals for Prayers

Oct 23, 2023

Two of the three monks who were abducted from a Monastery in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ilorin have been set free, the Diocese has said.

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Catholic Diocese Sends Out Prayer Appeal for Three Kidnapped from Nigerian Monastery

Oct 19, 2023

The Catholic Diocese of Ilorin in Nigeria is appealing for prayers for the safety of three religious brothers who were kidnapped from their monastery in the wee hours of Tuesday, October 17.