Tag: CATHOLIC PRIEST
JTF rescues abducted Catholic priest in Anambra
The police in Anambra have confirmed the rescue of Rev. Father Stephen Echezona who was abducted at Ichida in Anaocha Local Government Area of...
Abducted Catholic priest killed in Kaduna
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Kaduna has confirmed the death of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu a day after he was kidnapped.
Okechukwu was the...
Police launch manhunt for abductors of Catholic priest, seminarian in Edo
The Police Command in Edo has launched a manhunt for suspected herdsmen who allegedly abducted a Catholic Priest and a Seminarian from St. Peter...
Oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria Thomas Oleghe dies at 104
The oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria Rt Rev. Msgr. Thomas Oleghe died at the age of 104 on Sunday.
The Diocese of Auchi announced his...
JUST IN: Catholic priest burnt to death in Niger, assistant shot
Catholic Priest Rev. Fr Isaac Achi has been killed by bandits who invaded his residence in Niger State in the early hours of Sunday.
Achi...
Father Mbaka returns to Adoration Ministry after suspension
Spiritual director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has returned to the ministry after six months of suspension.
Videos that circulated online on...
Abducted Kaduna Catholic priest regains freedom
Kaduna-based Catholic priest Rev. Fr Emmanuel Silas has been released by his abductors barely 24 hours after he was taken captive.
The Catholic Diocese of...
Kaduna Catholic priest killed by terrorists buried
The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna on Thursday buried Rev. Fr. Vitus Borogo who was killed by terrorists on his farm in Kaduna State.
The priest...
41-year-old Catholic priest murdered by abductors in Edo
A Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia, who was abducted in Ikabigbo Community, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, has been killed.
Spokesman...
No PVC, no church, Catholic priest bars congregants from worship over...
A Catholic priest in Cross River State on Sunday prevented worshippers without permanent voter card (PVC) or evidence of registration for it from going...