Liturgical Celebrations

Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji of Nigeria's Owerri Archdiocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Nigeria’s Owerri Archdiocese to Resume “Kiss of Peace” During Liturgical Celebrations

Sep 18, 2022

The leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri in Nigeria has directed the resumption of the shaking of hands during liturgical celebrations following a decline in reported cases of COVID-19 in the West African nation.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

Liturgical Celebration Not “a show time”, Nigerian Archbishop Cautions, Urges Restraint

Jun 7, 2021

The celebration of liturgy in the Catholic Church is not a “show time”, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has cautioned, and urged restraint on the part of worshipers and members of the Clergy.

Bishops in Kenya Encourage Broadcast, Livestreaming of Holy Week’s Liturgical Celebrations

Mar 20, 2021

Amid restrictions placed on the number of congregants during public worship in Kenya, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have encouraged the broadcast of the Holy Week’s liturgical celebrations on various media, including livestreaming.

Liturgical Celebrations

Nigeria’s Owerri Archdiocese to Resume “Kiss of Peace” During Liturgical Celebrations

Liturgical Celebration Not “a show time”, Nigerian Archbishop Cautions, Urges Restraint

Bishops in Kenya Encourage Broadcast, Livestreaming of Holy Week’s Liturgical Celebrations

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