Tag: catholic
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Pope urges Catholic congregants to pray for murdered Father Achi, other Christians
The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has urged congregants to pray for Isaac Achi, a reverend father brutally murdered by bandits last week in Minna, Niger State. “I ask all of you to join me in praying for Father Isaac Achi, of the Diocese of Minna in northern Nigeria, who was killed last…
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Benedict XVI to be buried on January 5, Pope Francis to lead funeral
The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, would preside over the funeral for former pope Benedict XVI, who has died at the age of 95, on January 5, the Vatican said Saturday. “On Thursday, January 5, at 9:30 am (0830 GMT) the funeral is expected to take place in Saint Peter’s Square, presided over…
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Another Catholic Priest abducted by gunmen in Benue
Another Catholic Priest and Chaplain of St. Mary’s Hospital, Okpoga in Okpokwu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state, Rev. Fr. Mark Ojotu has been abducted by unknown gunmen. The cleric was kidnapped on Thursday evening along Okpoga – Ojapo road along the Okpoga – Utonkon road The abduction of the Priest on that…
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I will not thank God Apostle Suleman survived assassination attempt – Catholic priest, Fr. Kelvin
A NigerianCatholic priest, Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu has said he of Apostle Suleman, founder of the Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide. Recall that Suleman while reacting to alleged assassination attempt on his life on Friday evening, said “my life is in the hands of God, nobody can kill me.”
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Adoration Ministry: Do not protest, pray for me – Father Mbaka begs members
Former Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, (AMEN), Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has urged members of the church to remain calm and stop protesting but to pray for him. Mbaka made the call while leaving for the Monastery on Wednesday in obedience to the church order. The Enugu Diocese of the Catholic Church on Sunday announced…
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Just In: Catholic Diocese confirms Mbaka in seclusion, still in charge of Adoration Ministry
Despite speculations in the social media networks that Rev. Fr. Ejike has been removed, the authorities of the Enugu Catholic Diocese have clarified that he was not removed as Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, as the spiritual director as widely reported.
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Father Mbaka sent packing from Adoration Ministry
Controversial catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has been transferred out from the Adoration Ministry. The Adoration Ministry, which was shut down three months ago, was re-opened yesterday, Sunday.
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Bishop Kukah charges political actors to be disciplined as electioneering campaigns beckon
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has called for discipline among political actors, as parties prepare for campaigns ahead of the 2023 general elections. Kukah made the call at the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation’s 2022 peace conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Kukah, a panellist at the conference electoral violence in Nigeria was attributable to lack of…
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Catholic Church resumes hand shake during Mass
The Catholic Church has announced the resumption of the traditional handshake in churches, which was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. His Grace, Most Rev. Lucius IIwejur-Ugorji, the Archbishop of Owerri diocese said in a statement that worshippers were to resume the “Kiss of Peace” during Eucharistic and other events in the liturgical celebrations of the…
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APGA chair congratulates Cardinal Okpaleke, Soludo
Dr Victor Oye, National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has joined millions of Catholic faithful in Nigeria to congratulate Bishop Peter Okpalaeke of the Diocese of Ekwulobia on his elevation to the rank of cardinal. Okpalaeke was installed a cardinal by Pope Francis alongside other 20 bishops in a consistory held at…