The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah blessed and opened the new parish house in St. Theresa Catholic Church Funtua, Katsina state yesterday. The Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Basil Okezie expressed his gratitude and appreciated the bishop for coming.
The Igbo socio-cultural group (Ohaneze Ndigbo) paid a courtesy visit to the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto in his office- St. Bakhita Catholic Secretariat today.
Chief Dr. John Nnia Nwodo, the President General of the Ohaneze Ndigbo said that the visit was to express their resolve for Peace and unity in Nigeria.
The Igbo socio-cultural group who went in numbers expressed their belief in the unity of the country.
The President of the group appreciated the effort of the Bishop in maintaining peace and unity of the Country.
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Rt. Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah has consecrated Diocese of Sokoto to the Blessed Virgin Mary as the church concludes Marian Year today.
During the ceremony, Bishop Kukah prayed for Our Lady's intercession for the clergy, the religious and the laity for God's guidance and protection. Included in the prayer of dedication also are other Christians, Muslims and the peoples of Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara and Kebbi states that make up Sokoto Diocese.
Grand Finale eve for the celebration of the 2017 Marian Year in the Diocese started with a Rosary Procession.
Rev Fr. Joseph Ekwoanya on the Eve of the Grand Finale of the Marian year at Holy Family Cathedral, Catholic Diocese of Sokoto while addressing the Catholic Faithfuls said that "The message of Fatima is Simple and yet Profound".
"Fatima apparition is surely the most prophetic apparitions today. The apparition of Fatima closely and critically looked at, possess the characteristics of an authentic private revelation".
Bishop Kukah turned 65 yesterday. His birthday was marked with a celebration at the Bishop's residence in Sokoto.
In attendance was: Vicar general Pastoral and Administration: Rev. Frs. Okafor and Iliya, representative of the religious community and the laity.
Today marks the 65th birthday of the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah. Bishop Kukah who has served as the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese since 2011 was born on August 31, 1952 in Anchuna, Ikulu Chiefdom in Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State.
The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto wish Bishop Kukah happy 65th birthday and more fruitful years as he serves in the vineyard of God.
Congrats our amiable Bishop.
The 2017 Marian Year as proclaimed by the Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) which was flagged of in the Dioceses across the nation was recently celebrated at deanery levels of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto during the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Tuesday, 15th of August.
The celebration of the Marian Year in the various deaneries started with a Rosary Procession, Confession and then the Holy Mass.
RESOLUTIONS OF THE CATHOLIC MEDIA PRACTITIONERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (CAMPAN) HELD AT THE PASTORAL CENTRE, IGWURUTA IN THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PORT HARCOURT, BETWEEN JULY 31, 2017 AND AUGUST 3 , 2017.
THEME: DEVELOPING A MORE PROACIVE MEDIA FOR THE NIGERIAN CHURCH
CAMPAN RESONSIBILITIES TO THE CHRCH
The Integrity Women Foundation; a Christian group of Women established since 2002 visited the orphanage home under the leadership of The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, His Lordship, Most Rev Dr. Mathew Hassan Kukah with The Wife of the Commissioner of Religious Affairs and Justice, His Royal Highness Southern Kaduna and the Members of Mariya Aminu Waziri group on 22nd July.