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By Jonathan Liedl/ National Catholic Register The life of a diocesan priest is demanding. But for Father Robert Boxie III, the past year has been especially taxing. With many Catholics compelled to learn more about the Church’s teaching on racism and its application in the aftermath of George Floyd’s May 2020 killing, Father Boxie has become a sought-after speaker on ...

The Nigerian Church authorities are becoming disillusioned by the inability of the country’s security apparatus to check the massive wave of persecution of Christians, necessitating the call for the “adoption of self-defence measures” by Christian communities in order to survive relentless aggression. Self-defence is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm. The use of ...

The Archbishop of Philadelphia this week invited Catholics back to Sunday Mass, emphasizing the importance of in-person attendance. The real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist “is not something we can experience virtually,” Archbishop Nelson Perez wrote in a May 24 letter to Catholics in the archdiocese, on Pentecost Sunday. “Christ’s presence in the Eucharist is real and our personal ...

The Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Most Rev. Stephen Dami Mamza has called on all Nigerians to embrace peace in order to solve the insecurity and other challenges threatening the unity and peace of Nigeria. Bishop Dami Mamza, who doubles as the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Adamawa state chapter, made the during his homily on Pentecost ...

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most. Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah has described Nigeria as a confused state without direction since no one knowns where we are going or where we are coming from. The Bishop however assured that God is capable of saving His people and solving their challenges. “All we should be doing as Christians is to trust ...

–Archbishop Kaigama For Nigeria’s elections to be perceived as credible, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Grace, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, on Sunday, May 16, said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must deploy technology to drive efficiency and transparency. The Archbishop, during his homily at the Our Lady Queen of Nigeria, Pro-Cathedral, Abuja where Catholic Media Practitioners in the ...

Ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, the Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has urged more Catholics to go into politics to make Nigeria a better place, noting that the Catholic Church’s social doctrine encouraged individuals gifted with good ideas “to go into active politics” so that society can be a better place. Cardinal Onaiyekan, who ...

The Network and Advocacy Group of Lux Terra Leadership Foundation organised a Town Hall Meeting to celebrate the 2021 World Dialogue Day, known more fully as “World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development,” with the theme: NATIONAL INTEGRATION AND THE IMPERATIVE OF DIALOGUE, on Friday May 21, 2021. The Executive Director, Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, Fr George Ehsani, ...

Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha, Most Rev. Denis Chidi Isizoh on Sunday, May 16, stated that Pope Francis’ 2021 World Communications Day Message is a prophetic end to the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic and its protocols, which has restricted physical contact and forced many people into life of isolation. Bishop Isizoh, who is the Episcopal Chairman, Social Communication, ...

The Catholic Bishop of Issele-Uku Diocese of Delta State, Michael Odogwu Elue has urged journalists to always be on the side of truth. The cleric who spoke on Sunday, enjoined journalists to communicate the gospel by advancing the uncommon virtues of unity, love and peace as they go about their daily job. Bishop Elue gave the admonition in a homily ...

The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev. Felix Ajakaye, during a paper presentation at an event ahead of the las Sunday’s World Communication Day in Osogbo, tasked journalists in Nigeria on investigative journalism, stressing that investigative journalism should be promoted and encouraged among media professionals as a way of giving reports and communication credibility. The 2021 World Communications Day ...

The Catholic Bishop of Minna Diocese, Most Revd. Martin Uzoukwu, on Sunday told politicians and media practitioners in the country to stand on the side of truth to save Nigeria from its current situation. While making the call, the Bishop as part of activities to mark the 55th Catholic World Communication Day at the St. Michael Catholic Cathedral Church, Minna ...

… Advises Journalists against Unconfirmed Reports As the Church celebrates the 2021 Annual World Communications Day (WCD), the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia (CADEK), Most Rev Peter Ebere Okpaleke, has emphasized the need for person-to person and face-to-face encounter, so as to strengthen the bonds of human relationship. Bishop Okpaleke stated this in his homily of the concelebrated ...

The Catholic University of America announced this week that an intervention for suicide developed by one of its psychology professors performed well in a recent meta-analysis. Professor David Jobes of the school’s psychology department had created the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), “a therapeutic framework” for treating suicidal patients, the university said in a May 17 press release. ...

Pope Francis acknowledged Wednesday that praying is hard, but suggested ways to overcome common obstacles. Speaking at the general audience May 19, the pope identified three enemies of prayer: distractions, spiritual aridity, and sloth. “Praying is not easy: many difficulties present themselves in prayer. It is necessary to know them, recognize them and overcome them,” he said. The pope was ...

By Courtney Mares The Vatican Secretary of State said Tuesday that the Holy See is committed to doing everything it can to help end the Israel-Gaza conflict. “This conflict is bringing destruction and death,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin told journalists in Rome May 18. Parolin said that the Holy See is concerned that international efforts to reach a cease-fire have not ...

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are calling on Israeli and Palestinian leaders to engage in dialogue and put an end to the ongoing violence. In a statement issued Monday, May 17, the members of the three-nation conference of Catholic Bishops say they “cannot remain silent on the escalation of Israeli-Palestinian conflict with the subsequent injuries and ...

 (1967-2021) By Rev Fr Martin Anusi The World Communications Day (WCD) is celebrated every year, since 1967, on Sunday before the Pentecost. It was the desire of the Second Vatican Council to see how the achievements of the communications media could best be used to promote gospel values. Thus, every year the Church invites and encourages all to reflect on ...

  Bishop Okpaleke tells CADEK 1yr Anniversary Cmttee. By Rev Fr Kizito Umennadi The Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese, Most Rev Peter Ebere Okpaleke has expressed gratitude on behalf of the entire diocesean family to the members of CADEK One Year Anniversary Planning Committee for the Erection of Ekwulobia Diocese and Installation of her pioneer Bishop for their sterling performance, ...

Pope Francis said Wednesday that persistent prayer can lead to miracles “because prayer goes directly to the heart of the tenderness of God.” Speaking at his first general audience with members of the public for six months, the pope recounted the story of a father of a nine-year-old Argentine girl who was told that his hospitalized daughter would not survive ...