Priests

Catholic priests, others killed by Boko Haram Buried In Benue State

The bodies of the catholic priests and others who were killed by the dreaded Boko Haram sect have arrived for burial. It has been reported that the catholic priests who were killed in Benue are about to be buried.

Gunmen abduct Catholic priest, 3 others in Ebonyi

May Mother Mary of priests, intercede for us. Amen. St. Joseph-Pray for us."

Sacrilege: Two Catholic priests, others reportedly murdered by Herdsmen

Frs [b]Joseph Gor [/b]and[b] Felix Tyolaha[/b] (instagram) Instablog9ja reports that 17 other worshippers were killed in the attack apart from the two priests, with over 35 houses burnt.

Another Catholic priest, Fr Emmanuel Silas, kidnapped in Kaduna

Emmanuel Silas now joins the list of catholic priests who have been kidnapped in recent times in what has now become a worrying trend.

Abducted Edo Catholic priests regain freedom

Two Catholic priests, Rev. Fr. Udo Peter and Rev. Fr. Philemon Oboh, who were abducted in Edo State have regained their freedom.

Police arrests Cubana Chief Priest

Pascal Okechukwu aka Cubana Chief Priest has been arrested. He had been invited by the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit in Lagos. On arrival at the Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos, Okechukwu was detained. The popular socialite is the Executive Director

Identical twin brothers ordained Catholic priests in Imo State (Photos)

Cornelius Nzubechukwu Offiah were ordained Catholic Priests in Aguluezigbo, Anambra State. More photos below,

Gunmen kidnap two Catholic priests in Edo

The priests were kidnapped between Ehor and Iruekpen along the Benin-Ekpoma Expressway on Saturday, July 2.

Kidnappers Of Catholic Priests In Plateau State Arrested

The two priests were serving at St. Vincent De Paul perish Fier. The kidnappers were demanding for the sum of #25 million naira as ransom.

Main Reasons Why Catholic Priests Kiss The Altar

Kissing the altar also reminds priests of the sacrifices and dedication of early Christians, who sometimes gave their lives for their faith.

Pope Francis Requests Roman Catholic Priests Be Given The Right To Get Married

Pope Francis has requested that Roman Catholic priests be given the right to get married. The request applies to priests in Brazil, and is on the agenda for an upcoming synod (church council) in the Amazon region.

Terrorists kidnap Catholic priest, kill his cook in Kaduna

Suspected terrorists have abducted a Catholic Priest, Rev Fr Joseph Shekari, in Chawai, a community in the Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State and also killed his cook during the attack. According to reports, the assailants stormed the parish house

Catholic Priest, Fr. Hyacinth Alia wins Benue governorship election

Candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has been declared as the winner of the March 18 governorship election in Benue state, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Fr. Alia polled 473,933 votes to defeat his

Killers of Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Cyriacus Onunkwo, arrested

Suspected killers of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Cyriacus Onunkwo, have been arrested. The cleric was kidnapped by some gunmen in Orlu, Imo State in his car on Friday. He was said to be returning home to organise the funeral of his father when he was abducted

Police Rescue Abducted Priest, Arrest Kidnappers, Recover Human Skull

After spending two days in a forest in Imo State, the anti-kidnapping unit of the State Police Command has rescued, unhurt, a Catholic priest, Rev. Father Charles Nwachukwu, who was abducted by some gunmen. This is even as the police have recovered a human

Ex-Catholic Priest, Patrick Henry Edet dedicates his child

Two years after dumping the Catholic Church to marry, Rev. Patrick Henry Edet and his wife, Iyene, have welcomed a baby girl. The couple, today, dedicated their child, Mbiet -Yaweh at Grace Family aka Commonwealth of Champions, Ibom Hall, IBB Avenue , Uyo,