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14/07/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

From the chaplain, Executives and Extended council

Dearly Beloved,

We wish to inform all youths of the archdiocese as well as members of CGO, NFCS, NACC and YCS of a candle light procession in memory of our Late Archbishop Most Revd. Dr. Augustine Obiora Akubueze.

Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026

Time: 4:00pm prompt

Venue: Holy Cross Cathedral.

All deanery and parish presidents are hereby encouraged to be in attendance with their youths as we pay homage to our late Archbishop.

Hope to see you around.

Note: All youths should endeavor to come with a candle.

Dress code: All WHITE

Requiescat In Pace Your Grace

13/07/2026

Fiat Donates 30 Electric Vehicles to the Vatican
Italian automaker Fiat has donated 30 fully electric vehicles to Vatican City to support the Holy See's Ecological Conversion 2030 initiative. The vehicles will be used for the daily operations of Vatican employees, helping to reduce emissions and promote sustainable mobility.
The donation includes 20 Fiat Topolino electric vehicles, with 10 Fiat TRIS models to be added later, as part of the Vatican's goal of transitioning its entire official fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2030.

12/07/2026

Statue of the Virgin Mary and the child Jesus miraculously remained intact after deadly earthquakes.

May Our Lady of Coromoto intercede for the suffering people in Venezuela.

12/07/2026

What Is the Issue Between the Catholic Church and the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX)?

Recently, the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) announced the consecration of four bishops in Écône, Switzerland, without papal approval. According to the Catholic Church, the appointment or consecration of bishops requires a papal mandate, making such an action a matter of grave ecclesiastical concern.

Before the ceremony, Pope Leo XIV appealed to the SSPX not to proceed. Despite this, the Society maintained that the consecrations were necessary to preserve what it believes to be the authentic Catholic faith and to ensure the continuation of its mission.

How Did the Dispute Begin?

The roots of this controversy date back to 1988, when Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, founder of the SSPX, consecrated four bishops without the permission of Pope St. John Paul II.

The Holy See judged this act to be a serious violation of Church law and a rejection of papal authority. As a result, Archbishop Lefebvre, Bishop Antônio de Castro Mayer, and the four newly consecrated bishops incurred excommunication.

What Happened Afterwards?

Over the years, several Popes have sought reconciliation.

- Pope Benedict XVI lifted the excommunications of the four surviving bishops in 2009 as a gesture of goodwill to encourage dialogue.
- Pope Francis granted SSPX priests the faculty to validly hear confessions and, under certain conditions, assist at marriages with the permission of the local bishop.

Although these steps improved relations, the SSPX has not yet been fully reconciled with the Catholic Church, and its canonical status remains unresolved.

Who Are the SSPX?

The Society of St. Pius X is a priestly fraternity founded in 1970 by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. It is known for its commitment to preserving traditional Catholic liturgy and theology, especially the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass.

The Society's principal concerns center on certain teachings and reforms associated with the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965), including:

- The wider use of local languages in the liturgy alongside Latin.
- The Church's approach to ecumenism and dialogue with other religions.
- The Council's teaching on religious freedom.

The SSPX argues that some post-conciliar developments have weakened or obscured traditional Catholic teaching. The Holy See, however, teaches that the Second Vatican Council is a valid Ecumenical Council whose teachings are to be understood in continuity with the Church's Tradition.

The Central Issue

At the heart of the disagreement is the question of authority and unity.

The Catholic Church teaches that communion with the Successor of St. Peter is essential to the visible unity of the Church and that bishops are to be appointed or consecrated with a papal mandate.

The SSPX maintains that its actions are motivated by a desire to preserve Catholic Tradition, even when it disagrees with certain decisions made by Church authorities.

For this reason, dialogue between the Holy See and the SSPX continues, with the hope of achieving full reconciliation and visible unity.

As Catholics, let us continue to pray for healing, charity, and unity within the Church.

«"That they may all be one." — John 17:21»

12/07/2026

🕊️ A GREAT SHEPHERD HAS GONE HOME

Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze (1956–2026)

The Catholic Church in Nigeria has lost one of her most faithful and courageous shepherds.

With hearts filled with sorrow, yet strengthened by the hope of Christ's Resurrection, we mourn the passing of Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin City, who was called to eternal rest on Thursday, 9 July 2026, at the age of 69.

Archbishop Akubeze was more than a bishop. He was a father, a teacher, a defender of the Catholic faith, and a humble servant who spent his life leading souls to Christ. He understood that the mission of the Church was not only to preach the Gospel but also to form holy priests, strengthen families, and build a society rooted in truth and justice.

As a former President of the , he spoke with courage when truth was under attack. He never sought popularity; he sought fidelity. His episcopal motto, Ut Testimonium Perhibeam Veritati—"That I may bear witness to the Truth" (John 18:37)—was not merely words on a coat of arms but the very story of his life.

Today, the Church mourns. The Archdiocese of Benin City mourns. Countless priests, religious, seminarians, and lay faithful mourn the loss of a shepherd whose quiet humility, fatherly heart, and unwavering witness inspired so many.

Yet, even in our tears, we do not grieve without hope. We believe that the Good Shepherd whom he served so faithfully has now welcomed him into His eternal Kingdom with the words:

"Well done, good and faithful servant... Enter into the joy of your Master." (Matthew 25:23)

Please remember Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze in your prayers.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.

And let perpetual light shine upon him.

May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

12/07/2026

06/06/2026

A journey of faith, service, and dedication. May God's light continue to guide every step taken in His vineyard. 🙏🕯️ "

06/06/2026

Join us in celebrating the 2026 Diaconate Ordination. May God bless these men as they dedicate their lives to serving Christ and His Church. Congratulations! 🎉✝️🙏

04/06/2026

St. Francis Caracciolo (1563–1608) was an Italian Catholic priest who co-founded the Clerics Regular Minor (Adorno Fathers). Renounced his noble status after a miraculous healing from a severe skin disease, he dedicated his life to perpetual Eucharistic adoration, assisting the poor, and living in extreme poverty.

03/06/2026

Daily Reflection

Today’s readings challenge us to lift our sights beyond the immediate, temporary concerns of this world. In the Gospel, Jesus reminds us that heavenly realities are qualitatively different from earthly life. The Sadducees were trapped in a purely horizontal view of existence, trying to measure the infinite power of God with human rules.We are often tempted to do the same—limiting God’s grace to what we can logically understand or comfortably manage. Saint Paul, in his letter to Timothy, challenges this by calling us to fan the flame of the Holy Spirit within us, relying on His power rather than relying on our own timidity. We are called to be vigilant, steadfast, and fearless in our faith, resting in the assurance that God’s promises are eternal.