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Catholic Diocese of Wukari

A burned-out home in Munga Dosso, Taraba State, is among the many that were damaged in clashes between members of the United Methodist and Global Methodist churches. Two children, ages 4 and 2, were killed in the December attacks. Credit: Bishop John Schol.

Deadly Violence among Section of The United Methodist Church of Nigeria “very” Disappointing: Catholic Bishop

Dec 20, 2024

The deadly violent conflict pitting a section of The United Methodist Church of Nigeria (UMCN) and the country’s conservative breakaway Global Methodist (GM) Church in Munga Dosso area of Taraba State is a huge disappointment, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.

Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari

Criminals are Operating Freely, Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Says, Calls for Urgent Reforms

Sep 29, 2024

Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari has decried the state of governance in Nigeria, warning that the absence of effective leadership has created space for criminals to operate “freely” across the country. 

Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria's Wukari Diocese and one of the Church stewards who lost an eye during the August 5 assault. Credit: Wukari Diocese

Military Apologizes for Assault on Catholic Priest in Nigerian Diocese, Bishop “concerned about unanswered questions”

Sep 9, 2024

The military has apologized for the August 5 assault on Fr. Bernard Unum and his stewards in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari, the Local Ordinary of the Nigerian Episcopal See has told ACI Africa.

Fr. Bernard Unum (right) and Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria's Wukari Diocese. Credit: Wukari Diocese

Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Condemns Brutal Assault on Priest by Military

Aug 14, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria has condemned the attack on All Saints Catholic Church Ikyaior by the Nigerian military personnel on August 5 in which the Priest in charge and his stewards were assaulted and badly injured.

Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Decries Communal Clashes, Calls for “a breathing space”

Aug 3, 2023

The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari covering the Southern Taraba Zone that is facing communal clashes has decried the conflict calling for peace as “a breathing space” to realize development in the zone.