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Two Catholic Sisters Abducted in Nigeria Released, “in good health” after Weeklong Captivity

Jan 14, 2025

The two members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Christ (IHM), who were abducted on January 7 from Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha have regained their freedom, the leadership of the Sisters’ Congregation in the West African nation has said.

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Catholic Nuns’ Leadership Appeals for “fervent prayers” for Members Kidnapped from Nigeria’s Onitsha Archdiocese

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The leadership of the Sisters’ Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Christ (IHM) is appealing for spiritual solidarity in favour of two of its members, who were reportedly abducted on Tuesday, January 7 from the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha in Nigeria.

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