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Nigeria Project: Bishop Odetoyinbo calls for prayer, attitudinal change from Nigerians
The Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Olukayode Odetoyinbo has called for attitudinal change, reorientation, and spirit of patriotism on the part of all Nigerians, irrespect..


Avoid sin of ‘simony’, Bishop Odetoyinbo tells parents as he confirms 193 faithful, 142 receive First Holy Communion
While administering Sacraments of of Confirmation of 193 faithful and First Holy Communion on 142 respectively, the local ordinary of Abeokuta Diocese warned parents to desist from the sin of &lsqu..


Bishop Odetoyinbo inaugurates Synod of Synodality
The Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Olukayode Odetoyinbo, in obedience to the directive of the Holy Father, Pope Francis on Sunday 17th October, 2021, declared open the di..


St. Mary, Ayetoro celebrates silver jubilee as Bishop Odetoyinbo confirms 58
The work of evangelization is for everyone in the Church, therefore all Christ faithful are called to collaborate to spread the goodnews of Jesus Christ to everyone for the salvation of souls.
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Be obedient to the Church, Bishop Odetoyinbo admonishes Catechists
Catechists of the Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta have been charged to obey the instructions of the hierarchy of the Church while carrying out their duties.
This admonition was given by the Bi..


Make use of the gifts of Holy Spirit in you, Bishop Odetoyinbo tells newly Confirmands
Catholics who have received Sacrament of Confirmation have been called to make use of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit received in the Sacrament for the growth of the Church, salvation of their s..


LENT: A MOMENT TO PRAY AND WORK FOR OUR COMMON GOOD
Lent is a period of fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Our intention at this time is to entreat God’s mercy and compassion. His word says in (Isaiah 1:18) that though our sins are like scarlet, ..


The story of the priest and a Muslim boy
A Catholic Priest who works in one of the dioceses in North-Eastern Nigeria had an unforgettable experience. The parish where he works is a suburb that is sandwiched by Muslims.
About ninety-..


Catholic Bishops back Amotekun initiative
The Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have charged President Muhammadu Buhari and others in the position of authority to wake up and do more than pay mere lip service to the issue ..


Vatican: Pope Francis not in favor of optional priestly celibacy
A Vatican spokesman said on Monday that Pope Francis’ position on priestly celibacy is “known,” quoting the pontiff’s remarks in a January 2019 press conference, in which he..


Christians in politics should be agents of positive change
A call has gone to all Christians in politics in the country to be agents of positive change in the nation’s polity, by providing good governance full of the rule of law, equity and transpare..


POLITICIANS WHO LIVE BY HATE SPEECH AND FAKE NEWS CANNOT LEGISLATE ON IT
The proposed hate speech bill waiting to be passed at the National House of Assembly, recommending death by hanging for anyone found guilty of hate speech, is an attack on Nigerians and what decenc..


ON HATE SPEECH’s DEATH PENALTY!
“One should always endeavor to do whatever he considers good enough to both his fellow human beings (individuals), the society (Government) and God; in order to feel secured on earth and to p..


Rich Land, Hungry Citizens
The greatest danger any country can face is its inability to feed itself. A country wherein the citizens ca..


Rich Land, Hungry Citizens
The greatest danger any country can face is its inability to feed itself. A country wherein the citizens ca..


ON THE DANGERS OF HATE SPEECHES BY RELIGIOUS LEADERS
The phenomenon of making hate speeches is not a new one, all over the world it is dreaded not because of the speech itself but because of its disastrous ..
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