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Abuja Archdiocese
“Faith is keeping them going”: Catholic Priest Lauds Boko Haram Survivors’ Unwavering Devotion in Displacement
The Parish Priest of St. Augustine Waru Parish of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has lauded the resilience of survivors of Boko Haram insurgencies who are now living as internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Shape Community, on the outskirts of the West African country’s capital city, Abuja.
Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Warns New Tax Regime Could Aggravate Hardship for the Poor
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has expressed concern about the implementation of a new tax regime signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning that the regime comes at a time when many Nigerians are already facing economic hardship.
Catholics at Nigerian Pastoral Area Lauded for Saving Church Items before Demolition
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has commended members of Holy Cross Pastoral Area of the Archdiocese for their courage in saving Church valuables shortly before their place of worship was demolished.
“Our day of glory will come”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Calls for Patience, Hope amid Hardships
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite the country’s persistent challenges, such as violence, corruption, kidnappings, and unemployment.
Let’s “pursue true mission of religion”: Catholic Archbishop Urges Religious Tolerance, Peaceful Coexistence in Nigeria
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Catholic Archdiocese has encouraged citizens of the West African nation to remain peaceful and united despite differences in religious beliefs, emphasizing that the “true mission of religion” is to foster love, harmony, and mutual acceptance.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Calls for "serious renewal" among Clergy to Address Sexual Abuse Allegations
The Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called for “serious renewal” in the “clerical culture” in which members of the Clergy operate in order to address the allegations of sexual abuse in the Church.
“Resist get-rich-quick syndrome,” Catholic Archbishop Challenges Youths in Nigeria to Embrace Hard Work
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has called on youths in the West African nation to reject the rising culture of idleness, moral compromise, and the “get-rich-quick” mentality, urging them instead to embrace hard work, responsibility, and authentic Christian living.
“God does not need shedding of blood,” Catholic Archbishop Decries Religious Violence in Nigeria
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria's Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has condemned the ongoing wave of religious-based violence in the West African nation, saying that God does not demand bloodshed or the cruel killing of innocent people.
Nigeria’s Catholic Youths Urged to Rediscover Faith, Reject Social Vices, “become agents of peace”
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has challenged young people in the West African nation to renew their faith, embrace moral discipline, and play active roles in promoting peace and national transformation.
No to Coloured Shoes for Catholic Priests during Church Celebrations in Nigeria as Archbishop Decries Liturgical Abuses
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has decried Liturgical abuses in his Metropolitan See, cautioning Priests under his care against wearing coloured shoes and trousers while celebrating Church events.
“Our hearts are heavy”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Concerned about Increase in IDP Camps amid Terrorist Attacks
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called for an end to “the incessant killings”, terrorism, and banditry in the West African nation, noting that camps for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country have increased owing to insecurity.
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Cautions against Excessive Fundraising in Church
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has cautioned against subjecting the people of God in the country to numerous taxes, warning that excessive fundraising is driving people from the Church.
Newly Ordained Salesian Priests in Nigeria Cautioned against “clericalism, commercialism, pride”
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Abuja has cautioned nine members of the Salesians of Don Bosco whom he ordained Priests, against the dangers of clericalism, commercialism, and the growing influence of the prosperity gospel within Priestly ministry in Nigeria.
Serve with “hands of Martha” and “heart of Mary”, Catholic Priests and Religious in Nigeria Told
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called upon Priests and the Religious in the country to always seek to balance between work and their spiritual closeness with God.
Church's Role Must Go Beyond Worship, Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Says, Urges Outreach to Poor, Afflicted
The people of God need to go beyond participating in worship and combine the life of devotion to that of reaching out to the needy as exemplified in the Gospel story of the Good Samaritan, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
Catholic Charismatic Renewal Members in Nigerian Archdiocese Cautioned against Championing “own ministry, church”
Members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria (CCRN) in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja have been cautioned against championing a personal ministry in what would be breaking away from the Catholic Church.
Religious Freedom Advocacy Risks “being poetic”, Nigerian Cardinal Warns, Urges Good Governance
Advocacy for religious freedom in Africa risks becoming merely “poetic” unless good governance is realized across the continent, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.
“Unacceptable, criminal and sinful”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Condemns Killing of 16 in Edo State
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has weighed in on the March 28 killing of 16 individuals in Uromi, Edo State.
Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja Dedicates 2025 Lenten Campaign towards “multipurpose centre” to House Youths
The 2025 Lenten Campaign collections in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria will go towards the building of a “multipurpose centre” to house members of the country’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
“A new Nigeria is possible”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Calls for Fervent Prayers to End Oppression
All is not lost for Nigeria, where economic hardships, insecurity, corruption, and social divisions have been on the rise, the Archbishop of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
