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INVITATION TO THE PROFESSION OF SIMPLE PERPETUAL VOWS Dearly Beloved in Christ, On behalf of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), North-West Africa Province, we joyfully extend our warm invitation to the Archbishop, Priests, Religious, and the entire lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Benin City to the Profession of Simple Perpetual Vows of our Jesuit Brothers: Alu David Joseph, nSJ Chukwuemeka C. Erick Peter, nSJ Eberechukwu Joseph Owiamanam, nSJ Francis Ude Dogo, nSJ Isaac James Oguche, nSJ Justin Bonayiri, nSJ Kelvin Samuel Chukwudera, nSJ Ogundele Olusegun David, nSJ Okoroarisi Enyinnaya Benjamin, nSJ Wilfred Kofi Bonsu, nSJ The celebration will take…

CYON Decides: Ovuta Emerges Winner with Overwhelming Victory By Orapine Augustine In electoral process, described by observers as “free and fair,” Comrade Joseph Ovuta emerged as the new President of the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON), Archdiocese of Benin. The election which took place on Sunday, July 13 at St. Agatha Catholic Church, Benin City, marked the conclusion of Comr. Dove Igeri, who led the organization from 2021 to 2025. Ovuta, representing Iguobazuwa Deanery, secured a commanding 57 votes out of 60, defeating two other candidates in a contest that was peaceful, transparent, and keenly contested.…

THANK YOU, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, FOR OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCING THE PASSING OF FORMER PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI

The Remains of Buhari in London It is humbling to see what has become of the remains of a leader like Buhari. Just a few years ago, he was Nigeria’s most powerful man. One profound lesson from Islam is the reminder that, in death, we return to dust the moment we lose the gift of life. If only people understood that power is entrusted to serve others, not to be served. When you die, everything—your name, titles, and status—fades away. No one will call for “Buhari” again; it’s simply a body now. That’s all. May God’s grace envelop him in…

Good Shepherd Parish CMO Elects Visionary Leaders in Seamless Transition -By Ruben Mario Brodrick Mr. Oiboh Frederick has been elected as the new Chairman of the Catholic Men Organisation (CMO) of Good Shepherd Catholic Church Evbuabogun in Benin City Deanery, emerging from a recent, commendably seamless electoral exercise. Prior to the election, the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Patrick Onojake, addressed the men during Holy Mass, setting a spiritual tone for the day. The electoral process, praised for its “peaceful and transparent” nature, was meticulously overseen by a high-powered CMO delegation from the Benin City Deanery, led…

THE SANCTUARY BLEEDS AGAIN: BANDITS RETURN TO CATHOLIC SEMINARY, KILLS OFFICER, ABDUCT THREE SEMINARIANS By Fr. Dr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Amos

JAMB 2025: THE POLITICS OF NUMBERS AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF RANKS By Fr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Amos, PhD

INVITATION TO THE JUBILEE OF YOUTH Dear Beloved Youth Apostolate Leaders, Greetings of peace and joy in Christ! On behalf of His Grace, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, the Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Benin City, we warmly invite all members and leaders of the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON), Young Catholic Students of Nigeria (YCSN), Catholic Girls Organisation (CGO), Nigerian Federation of Catholic Students (NFCS), and Nigerian Federation of Catholic Choirs (NFCC) to the Jubilee of Youths with the theme: “Youth as Pilgrims of Hope.” This special celebration, as part of the Jubilee Year 2025, is an…

Dear Esteemed Leaders of the Laity and Apostolic Groups, Warm greetings in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. We bring to your attention a most joyful and spiritually enriching event—the National Celebration of the Jubilee of Hope, organized by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). 📅 Date: Friday, 19th – Sunday, 21st September, 2025 📍 Venue: International Sanctuary of Jesus the Saviour and Mother Mary, Elele, Rivers State (Port Harcourt Diocese) This Jubilee celebration is a sacred opportunity to journey together as Pilgrims of Hope, rejoicing in God’s mercy and deepening our encounter with Christ through: The Holy…

📢 Leadership Seminar/Workshop for Seminary Rectors & Formation Directors The Pastoral Agents Department of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria cordially invites all Rectors of Seminaries and Directors of Formation in Religious Institutes to a transformative four-day Leadership Seminar/Workshop. 🧭 Theme: “Leadership and Administrative Strategies for Effective Formation” 📅 Date: July 14th – 17th, 2025 📍 Venue: Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja This timely gathering is designed to equip leaders in formation with practical tools, spiritual insight, and strategic frameworks to strengthen the mission of forming future priests and religious. Through keynote addresses, group discussions, and interactive sessions, participants will explore…