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01/01/2026

The New Year Vigil Mass and the Solemnity of Mary, the Most Holy Mother of God.

​Earlier today, January 1, 2026, His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Nworie Chukwu celebrated the New Year Vigil Mass and the Solemnity of Mary, the Most Holy Mother of God at St. Theresa’s Cathedral, Abakaliki.

​In his New Year message, titled "Through Mary Our Mother, We Shall Succeed," His Lordship acknowledged that 2026 may be a challenging year regarding the country's current economic struggles, insecurity, and political climate. However, he emphasized that through the intercession of Mary, Mother of God, we will achieve our plans for this year. He urged the faithful to entrust their New Year resolutions to the Blessed Virgin Mary and encouraged the frequent recitation of the Holy Rosary as a spiritual commitment for the year ahead.

​May God’s abundant blessings be upon us all as we begin this new year.
Happy New Year.

01/01/2026

A Blessed and Happy New Year!
Today marks the last day of the Christmas octave and the Solemnity of Mary, the Most Holy Mother of God.

Prayer for the Solemnity:
Father, source of light in every age, the virgin conceived and bore your Son who is called Wonderful God, Prince of Peace. May her prayer, the gift of a mother’s love, be your people’s joy through all ages. May her response, born of a humable heart, draw your Spirit to rest on your people. Grant this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

31/12/2025

Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor Dedicates Magnificent Church Building, Others, for Solid Worship of God in Achalla

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor, has dedicated a magnificent church building at Holy Family Catholic Church, Achalla in Awka North Local Government Area, Anambra State, for solid worship of God in the area.

Blessed alongside the magnificent church edifice by Bishop Ezeokafor, at Holy Family Catholic Church, are an ultramodern rectory and a chapel of adoration.

The triple solemn event, which took place on Sunday, December 28, 2025, attracted presence of prominent Catholic religious men and women, top government officials, community leaders, captains of industry, and academics.

Among them, are the Archbishop, Archdiocese of Lagos, Most Rev Martins Adewale represented by Rev Fr Paul Ali; the Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Most Rev Jonas Benson Okoye; the Chancellor of Awka Diocese, Rev Fr Charles Ndubuisi; Bishop Ezeokafor's Secretary, Rev Fr Evaristus Ifeanacho; the Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sir Victor Umeh; and the member representing Awka South and North Federal Constituency in the lower chamber of the National Assembly, Prof Lillian Orogbu.

During the second part of the event, chairman by Prof Nkemdikim Nnonyelu, different organizations of the Church took turns to appreciate the benefactors, Vivienne and Sir Emmanuel Nwakanma, with awards.

31/12/2025

29/12/2025

DIACONATE ORDINATION OF SIX STUDENTS
December 28, 2025.
St. Gregory Catholic Church, Moniya, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Congratulations to our brothers from two Major Organisms who were ordained Deacons today.
Independent Delegation of West Nigeria: Revs. Adjerhore Solomon, Dung Alexander, Egunjobi Anthony, and Job Felix, CMFF.
Independent Delegation of Cameroon: Revs. Changa Styve and Ngakoutou William, CMFF.

The Ordaining Prelate was Most Rev. Dr. Gabriel 'Leke Abegunrin, Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan. The Emeritus Archbishop of Ibadan, Most Rev. Dr. Felix Alaba Job, the Major Superior of the Independent Delegation of West Nigeria, Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Mab-Segun Medaiyedu-Ambrose, CMF, a good number of Claretians, diocesan priests and Consecrated Persons were present to grace the occasion.

26/12/2025

Jesus entering the world as a little baby in need of everything is a sign of God's solidarity with every person in need, longing for love and a helping hand, Pope Leo XIV said at Christmas morning Mass. He also wished people a merry Christmas in 10 languages: Italian, French, English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Arabic, Chinese and Latin. pope Leo XIV

26/12/2025

The tolling of the ‘Sperduta,’ the ancient bell that evokes the spirit of pilgrimage, accompanied the closing of the Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.

At dusk on December 25, the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, pilgrims attended the ancient rite, presided over by Cardinal Archpriest Rolandas Makrickas. “As we close this Holy Door, we believe that the heart of the Risen One, an inexhaustible source of new life, remains always open to those who hope in Him,” he said.

Then, the doors were closed.

26/12/2025

The Ordinary Bishop of the Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Antony Zziwa made a Christmas pastoral visit to the prison. Drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan in his meditation, he urged the prisoners to actively demonstrate kindness, deep sympathy and to freely forgive those responsible for the offenses that led to their imprisonment.

26/12/2025

The closing of the Holy Door at St Mary Major took place on Christmas Day, with the Cardinal Archpriest of the papal basilica inviting the faithful to remain open to hearing the Word, welcoming the other, and forgiveness.

26/12/2025

Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even Centuries! I have previously warned these Terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was. The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes, as only the United States is capable of doing. Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper. May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues.

DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

23/12/2025

Meet the "patron saint of the internet": Pope Leo urges young people to follow the example of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis.

As Christmas approaches, Pope Leo XIV has a timely message for young Catholics: make peace with someone close to you, and find inspiration in modern saints.

Speaking to young members of Italian Catholic Action at the Vatican, the Pope emphasized that true peace begins in everyday relationships. “Let us remember that harmony and respect begin in our daily relationships, in the gestures and words we exchange at home, at the parish, with schoolmates, in sports,” he said. He called peace a “gift that can truly only be found in the heart,” and a gesture that makes us “witnesses of Jesus.”

Modern Role Models: The "Man of the Beatitudes" and "God's Influencer"
Reflecting on the Nativity, the Pope pointed young people to the example of two 20th-century saints known for their youthful zeal:

-Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901-1925): Known as the "Man of the Beatitudes" for his joy and service to the poor and sick.

-Carlo Acutis (1991-2006): The "first millennial saint," canonized in September 2025. Acutis was a typical Italian teenager with a passion for computers, video games, and soccer, who used his tech skills to create websites cataloguing Eucharistic miracles. He has been called "God's Influencer" and the "patron saint of the Internet."

“By acting like them, your proclamation of peace will be radiant,” Pope Leo said, “because in the company of Jesus you will be truly free and happy, ready to reach out to your neighbour, especially those in need.”

A Saint for the Digital Age
Carlo Acutis’s canonization has captured global attention for presenting a relatable model of holiness. He was an avid gamer and programmer who saw technology as a tool for evangelization. He died of leukemia at age 15, offering his suffering for the Pope and the Church. His remarkably rapid path to sainthood, while supported by his family's resources, has been officially defended by Church authorities as following due process.

The Pope’s message merges a timeless Christmas call for reconciliation with a fresh invitation to follow saints who understood the modern world.

Will you accept the Pope's challenge to make peace this Christmas?