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Nigeria is a traumatized nation because of blind leaders – Fr Zichiyang
The Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) of the Catholic Diocese of Zaria, Rev Fr Patrick Bako Zichiyang, has highlighted leadership by blind leaders as the root cause of Nigeria’s affliction. He made this known in Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria on Sunday, 27th February, 2022, where he is…
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Zaria Diocese Discussed Communion, Participation and Mission at Diocesan Synod.
The Catholic Diocese of Zaria held her diocesan synod at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Pastoral Centre, Zaria on Saturday, 26th February, 2022 to discuss the theme ‘Communion, Participation and Mission. Charting the paths for effective involvement in the spread of the Gospel of Jesus as Catholics, the Chief Shepherd of the diocese, Most Rev.…
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Fr Nkom bemoans nonchalance towards God; invites the Faithful to a life of devotion and worship
The Associate Parish Priest of Good Shepherd Parish, Graceland Zaria, Rev Fr Benedict Nkom has decried the way and manner in which some Catholics go about their Christian Life. He made this known in his parish on the Sunday of the Epiphany of the Lord, 2nd January, 2022. The priest cited the three Wise Men…
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Know your place and soar higher. Fr Vincent tells Christians
The Parish Priest of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru Zaria, Rev Fr Sebastian Vincent charged his parishioners to emulate the humility of Jesus and John the Baptist His forerunner. He gave this charge in his parish on the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus on Sunday, 9th January, 2022. The…
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Director calls for change of attitude as a way out of misery
Vocations Director of the Catholic Diocese of Zaria, Very Rev Fr Istifanus Katung has called on the faithful to unyoke themselves of issues of the past and step into the New Year with fresh attitude. He made this call in St Enda’s Catholic Church on Thursday, 6th January, 2022. The priest built his homily on…
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Director invites Christians to the Learning and Mission Fields of Jesus
The Director of Seat of Wisdom Academy, Bassawa Zaria, Rev Fr (Dr.) Julian Ibe has called on the faithful to emulate the twelve apostles of Jesus who were called out of so many disciples. He made this call in St Enda’s Catholic Church on the Feast Day of St Agnes, Friday, 21st January, 2022. The…
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Bishop Dodo pulls pleasant surprise at HCA animator
-lauds initiators of Zaria Diocesan PMS Maiden Scholarship Quiz and Skill Acquisition Competitions The Catholic Bishop of Zaria, Most Rev. George Jonathan Dodo pasted sweet and lasting memories on the minds of all twenty-eight animators of the Holy Childhood Association (HCA) of his diocese when he presented each of them with an award of recognition…
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SEMA holds Security, Emergency Management Workshop
The chief security of the Catholic Diocese of Zaria, Rev. Fr. Timothy Mada Lele, and Rev. Fr. Nehemiah Nkom, the assistant parish priest of St. Mary’s parish, Samaru were among participants at the first Kaduna State Citizens Capacity building on security safety, emergency management and response mobilization training workshop. The workshop which was held on…
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Harvest Committee gets Awards
The members of harvest committee who served for two tenures, 2017 and 2018, of Sacred Heart Parish, Wusasa was, on Sunday, January 27, were given various awards for their meritorious service to the church. Presenting the awards to the committee, the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Cletus Dauya, applauded the committee for their commitment to the…
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Olivebranch Editorial Board Member Visits Tor Tiv
Olivebranch Editorial Board Member, Mr. Joseph Nashakyaa, recently paid a courtesy visit to the new paramount ruler of the Tiv People Worldwide and Chairman of the Benue State Council of Chiefs, His Royal Majesty, Professor James Iorzua Ayatse at his palace in Gboko. Mr. Nashakyaa said the purpose of his visit to the paramount ruler…