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Diocese of Kafanchan
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Warns of Sanctions against Priests Engaging in Liturgical Abuses
The Local Ordinary of Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has cautioned the Clergy in his Episcopal See against engaging in Liturgical abuses, noting that those who violate the traditions of the church will be punished.
Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan Sends out Prayer Appeal for Priest Abducted from Parish Rectory
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has sent out a prayer appeal, seeking the “urgent and safe release” of Fr. Gabriel Ukeh who was abducted from a parish rectory on Sunday, June 9.
Priesthood Under Criticism, Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Urges Priests to Work “towards creating right image”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria has called on Priests to strive towards the fostering of “the right image” of ministerial Priesthood, which he says is under criticism.
Apprehending Mastermind in Killing of Nigerian Seminarian “a welcome development”, Activist Calls for More Arrests
International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), a Catholic-inspired human rights foundation in Nigeria is calling for more arrests following the nabbing of the leader of the gang suspected to have killed a Seminarian in a torching incident last September.
Insecurity Impeding Evangelization, Nigerian Catholic Bishop Says, Appeals for Aid
Bishop Julius Yakubu Kundi of Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese has decried insecurity in his Episcopal See, saying that persistent attacks in the Diocese are impeding evangelization efforts.
Catholic Parishes of Nigerian Diocese “under attack” amid Rise in Vocations to Priesthood
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has decried the persistent security challenges in his Episcopal See, which he says have continued for over 20 years, with many parishes subjected to attacks and being “under siege”.
Suspects in Killing of Seminarian in Razed Nigerian Catholic Parish Rectory Arrested
Security officials in Nigeria’s Plateau State have reportedly arrested eight suspects involved in crime, among them, those who set on fire the Catholic Parish rectory in Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese that resulted in the death of a Seminarian.
Seminarian in Nigeria Burnt Alive in Botched Kidnapping at Catholic Parish
Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has confirmed the killing of a Seminarian in the Diocese after a Parish rectory he was in was set on fire reportedly by Fulani bandits in what has been confirmed as a kidnapping attempt.
Seminarian's Whereabouts Unknown as “bandits” Set Nigerian Parish House Ablaze
A Seminarian in Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan is missing after the Parish house he was in was set ablaze in a suspected kidnapping incident.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Abducted on Corpus Christi Sunday Regains Freedom
Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu, who was kidnapped from his Parish residence in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan on Corpus Christi Sunday has regained his freedom, the Diocese has announced.
Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan Appeals for "intense prayers" for Abducted Priest
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria is calling on the people of God to offer "intense prayers" for the safe and quick release of Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu who was kidnapped on Sunday, June 11.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Announces “gruesome murder” of One of Two Abducted Priests
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria has announced the “gruesome murder” of Fr. John Mark Cheitnum who kidnapped on July 15 alongside Fr. Denatus Cleopas, the latter having safely escaped from his captors.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Directs Offering “Mass of Thanksgiving” after Priest’s Release
Catholic Priests ministering in Kafanchan Diocese in Nigeria have been directed to celebrate Holy Mass in “Thanksgiving to God” following the safe release of Fr. Emmanuel Silas from captivity “barely 24 hours after his abduction”.
Prayers Sought for “quick, safe release” of Catholic Priest in Kafanchan Diocese, Nigeria
Prayers are being sought for the “quick and safe release” of a Catholic Priest kidnapped from his Parish residence in Kafanchan Diocese, Nigeria.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Decries Government, International Laxed Response to Attacks
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has decried the laxity in the government and international community’s response to the incessant attacks in the West African nation.
“The blood of these martyrs will not be in vain”, Cleric on Killings in Nigeria
A Catholic Priest ministering in Nigeria’s Kaduna State that has experienced numerous attacks on innocent civilians has expressed the frustration of having to organize successive burials of victims of the violence in his parish and described those who have lost their lives as “martyrs” whose blood has not been shed “in vain.”
