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How Nigerian Catholic Diocese is Facilitating “a safe environment” for Farmer-Herder Peaceful Coexistence ahead of Rains
As the 2025 rainy season in Nigeria approaches, signalling the start of planting, Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari has outlined how he is spearheading the realization of peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders ahead of the rainy season.
“We’re grateful”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Welcomes Reinstatement of Christian Religious Knowledge in Public Schools
Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has expressed gratitude to the Niger State Government for reinstating Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) in public schools after over a decade of neglect.
Today, Sunday, March 14, We Celebrate St. Matilda
Matilda, Queen of Germany and wife of King Henry I was the daughter of Count Dietrich of Westphalia and Reinhild of Denmark.
Apostolic Nuncio Lauds Southern Africans for Spiritual Solidarity with Ailing Pope Francis
The Apostolic Nuncio to South Africa has expressed gratitude for the spiritual solidarity and support the people of God in the Southern African region have given to Pope Francis, who has been in hospital since February 14 where he is being treated for double pneumonia.
“May your commitment be a total surrender”: Catholic Bishop to Women Religious at Perpetual Profession in Ivory Coast
Two members of the Congregation of the Oblate Sisters of the Assumption (O.A), who made their Perpetual Profession at Our Lady of Lourdes of Ivory Coast’s Catholic Diocese of Kaliola have been urged to offer themselves completely to God, following the example of the great figures of faith, especially the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Late Bishop Emeritus of Nigeria’s Ilorin Diocese Eulogized as “steadfast leader, passionate advocate for peace”
Bishop Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, the emeritus of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ilorin, who died on March 8 at the age of 80 is being remembered for his dutifulness and for being a “passionate” peace advocate.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Decries Surge in Immorality, Says Level of Corruption Warrants God’s Anger, Destruction
The Auxiliary Bishop of Enugu Diocese in Nigeria has condemned what he describes as an increasing moral decline in the West African country, saying that the people’s misdeeds warrant God’s anger and destruction.
Today, March 13, We Celebrate St. Roderick
Roderick, also known as Ruderic, was a priest in Cabra, Spain during the persecution of Christians by the Moors.
Alarm as Over 100 Catholic Priests Kidnapped across Nigeria in 10 Years, 11 Killed
Over 100 Catholic Priests have been kidnapped in Nigeria in the past 10 years, a new report has indicated, unearthing the growing persecution of Christians in the West African country.
Catholic Bishop in Mozambique Recounts “night of terror” as Devastating Cyclone Sweeps Away Houses, Roofs of Chapels
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nacala in Mozambique has recounted the terrifying events of March 10 when Cyclone Jude hit several districts in the southern African country, leaving a trail of destruction.
“The joy is immense for us”: Catholic Official in Guinea Bissau on Appointment of Bishop of Bafatá Diocese
The Coordinator for Pastoral Ministry in the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau has expressed the joy of members of the Clergy following the appointment of Mons. Victor Luís Quematcha as Local Ordinary of the Bissau-Guinean Episcopal See.
In Jubilee Year Spirit, Let’s Seek “integrity, courage, selflessness” in Political Candidates: Malawi’s Catholic Bishops
Ahead of the 2025 general elections in Malawi, Catholic Bishops in the Southern African nation are calling on the electorate in the country to look out for virtues that align with the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year in the political candidates.
Today, March 12, We Celebrate St. Theophanes the Chronicler
St. Theophanes was born in Samothrace, Greece around the year 759. He was orphaned while still a young child, but was left a large inheritance.
Suspect in Abduction of Two Catholic Priests from Nigeria’s Yola Diocese “neither Mass server nor Clergy”: Bishop
The man in police custody suspected to have “masterminded” the abduction of Fr. Matthew David Dutsemi and Fr. Abraham Saummam from Nigeria’s Yola Catholic Diocese is not an Alter Server; nor is he a member of the Clergy, the Local Ordinary of the Nigerian Episcopal See has said.
Catholic Agencies Call for Action as Tanzanian Indigenous Community Duped into Signing “dubious” Carbon Credit Projects
The umbrella organization for Catholic development agencies in Europe and North America is calling for an immediate halt to soil carbon credit projects being implemented among the Maasai people in Northern Tanzania following what has been described as “dubious” processes.
South African Catholic Diocese Unveils Yearlong Monthly Themes, Focus Areas of 2025 Jubilee Year Celebrations
Bishop Victor Phalana of South Africa’s Klerksdorp Catholic Diocese has unveiled monthly themes and areas of focus for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year as “directives” to guide the people of God in his Episcopal See during the yearlong celebrations.
“Not acceptable!”: Regional Catholic Bishops Condemn Rise in Kidnappings, Killings of Priests in West Africa
Members of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) have condemned the incessant kidnapping and assassination of Catholic Priests and Religious in the West African region, describing the trend as an “abnormality”.
Youth Unemployment in Nigeria “ticking time bomb”: President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference
The consequences of not addressing the challenge of youth unemployment in Nigeria can be far-reaching, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has said.
Catholic Women Leader in Nigeria Cautions against Divorce, Says “no one should intervene destructively in a marriage”
The National President of Zumunta Mata Katolika, a Catholic Women's group predominantly from the Northern part of Nigeria, has expressed concern over the high rate of divorce in the West African nation.
Today, March 11, We Celebrate St. Aurea
St. Aurea was born around the year 1042 in the village of Villavelayo, Spain.
