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The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah has paid a solidarity visit to the Internally Displaced Persons in Gandi, Rabat Local Government Area of Sokoto State. He was there to sympathise with the remaining 4,900 displaced persons who survived the attack by bandits during which not less than 76 persons lost their lives.

Bishop Kukah was accompanied on the visit by some members of the Catholic Community from Sokoto as well as the Zonal and Sector Commanders of the FRSC.

The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, under the stewardship of Most Rev. Dr. Matthew H. Kukah, donated relief materials to the displaced persons in Jibia, Katsina State.

The delegation led by Rev. Fr. Lawrence  Emehel (JDPC Director)  & Very Rev. Fr.  Eugene Nwachukwu (Dean, Katsina Deanery).

State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) received the materials on behalf of Gov. Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State at the camp premises which had about 1,500 displaced persons.

The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto collaborated with Christian Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria, Sokoto Chapter and the Usmanu Danfodio University Teaching Hospital Chapter – to host a three day free medical outreach in Sokoto Metro.

Commencing on July 4th, the surgical screening exercise took place at Holy Family Clinic and Maternity, Sokoto.

During the flag-off of the outreach, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev Dr. Matthew H Kukah encouraged everyone to take advantage of the Outreach because it’s a great privilege for the people of Sokoto.

THREATS TO THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA
(Keynote Address by Matthew Hassan KUKAH, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, at a One Day Conference of the Catholic Men’s Guild, Archdiocese of Lagos, held at MUSON Centre, on June 16th, 2018)
Christianity lies in achieving greatness in the face of a world’s hatred…
St Ignatius of Antioch

Thursday evening 31st May, 2018 saw Sokoto Metropolis enveloped by dense sand-laden cloud .The sparse shrubs and trees dotting the Sokoto landscape were shaken to their roots by the attendant scary wind. Roofs shook! The not -quite strong gave way. Human and vehicular traffic stood still. Then,  opened the heavens blessing the thirsty landscape with rainfall. The night , though, dusty was cool and element. 

The bishop of a diocese is required to make this visit every five years, as a sign of his communion with the Holy See and in order to report on the condition of his diocese.

With gratitude to God almighty, Sokoto Diocese laid to rest one of her illustrious Son, Father and Teacher, Mallam Emmanuel Musa Argungu on Saturday 21st April, 2018 at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Cemetery Malunfashi.

Bishop Matthew Hassan KUKAH, Sokoto Diocese

Cathedraticum is a yearly event constituted by the church to celebrate with the Bishop.

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah has emphasised on the need for intensive evangelisation.

With gratitude and total submission to the will of God, the remains of Late Rev. Fr. Joseph Mary Ike Ndubuisi who was found dead at his residence-St Martin's De- Porres Catholic Church, Katsina while praying his Rosary in the early hours of Friday, 16th February 2018 were laid to rest on Friday, 23rd February 2018 at Our Lady of Fatima, Gusau.

(Lenten Message to the Priests, Religious and Faithful of the Diocese of Sokoto by His Lordship, Bishop Matthew Hassan KUKAH)

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah has challenged Catholics to take seriously the act of fasting for the forgiveness of sins. he made the call in a homily at the Ash Wednesday Mass at Holy Family Catholic Cathedral Sokoto.

The Pontifical Mission Society (PMS) consisting of the 4 societies- Propagation for Faith (POF), Holy childhood Association (HCA), Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU) and St Peter the Apostle (SPA) is an arm of the church managed and charged by the papacy for the direct evangelization of the gospel in the Universal Catholic Church.

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese His Lordship Most Rev Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah ordained three priests: Rev Fr. Mokwe Joseph Nnamdi, Rev Fr, Ajibo Festus Okechukwu and Rev Fr. Omotosho Christopher Adewale at the Holy Family Cathedral Ahmadu Bello way, Sokoto state on 8th December, 2017.

Bishop Kukah during his homily focused on these three key issues:

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 22^nd July.