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About Us
THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF NIGERIA, CBCN
Incorporated in March 15, 1958, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, is the organ of unity, communion and solidarity for the millions of Catholics spread across the thirty six states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory. It is the forum wherein the collegiality of the Nigerian Catholic bishops, as successors of the Apostles in union with the Pope, is expressed and where the idea of the Church as family is signified. Through the Conference, the archbishops and bishops of the 54 ecclesiastical jurisdictions, as shepherds of souls in their archdioceses and dioceses, are able to pray together, study together, and work together; and with one voice, are able to speak and spearhead the teaching, prophetic and pastoral ministry of the Catholic Church in Nigeria.
EXECUTIVE
The Bishops' Conference is headed by an executive body made up of the President, the Vice President, the Secretary, and the Assistant Secretary.
The plenary session of the Conference is held twice a year, for prayer, study and deliberations on important issues concerning the evangelizing mission of the Church in Nigeria, the pastoral care of the faithful, and the promotion of human dignity, human rights, truth, justice, reconciliation, peace and wholesome development in the wider society.
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS:
President: Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama (Archbishop of Jos);
Vice–President: Most Rev. Augustine Akubeze (Archbishop of Benin City);
Secretary: Most Rev. Adewale Martins (Bishop of Abeokuta);
Assistant Secretary: Most Rev. Williams Avenya (Auxiliary Bishop of Makurdi).
CBCN CHAIRMEN OF DEPARTMENTS AND COMMITTEES
EPISCOPAL CHAIRMEN OF DEPARTMENTS
1. Pastoral Affairs - Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, (Archdiocese of Onitsha)
2. Church & Society - Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, (Bishop of Umuahia Diocese)
3. Pastoral Agents - Most Rev. Augustine Ukwuoma, (Bishop of Orlu Diocese)
4. Mission & Dialogue - Most Rev. John Niyiring, (Bishop of Kano Diocese)
5. Directorate of Social Communications - Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, (Bishop of Oyo Diocese)
EPISCOPAL CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES
1. Pastoral /Liturgy - Most Rev. Valerian Okeke (Archbishop of Onitsha)
2. Canon Law - Most Rev. Camillus Etukudoh (Bishop of Port Harcourt)
3. Pilgrimages, Congresses & Synods - Most Rev. Anthony Adaji (Bishop of Idah)
4. Rel. Edu., Biblical Apostolate & Catechesis - Most Rev. Michael Elue (Bishop of Issele-Uku)
5. Inculturation & Translation - Most Rev. Gabriel Abegunrin (Bishop of Oshogbo)
6. Theology - Most Rev. Joseph Ekuwem (Bishop of Uyo)
7. Laity - Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor (Bishop of Awka)
8. Seminary - Most Rev. Michael Apochi (Bishop of Otukpo)
9. Clergy - Most Rev. Augustine Ukwuoma (Bishop of Orlu)
10. Youth - Most Rev. John Ayah (Bishop of Ogoja)
11. Education - Most Rev. Jude Arogundade (Bishop of Ondo)
12. Health - Most Rev. Gabriel Dunia (Bishop of Auchi)
13. Family & Human Life - Most Rev. James Daman ( Bishop of Shendam)
14. JDPC - Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji (Bishop of Umuahia)
15. Inter-religious Dialogue - Most Rev. Matthew Kukah (Bishop of Sokoto)
16. Ecumenism - Most Rev. Charles Hamawa(Bishop of Jalingo)
17. Mission - Most Rev. John Niyiring (Bishop of Kano)
Pro-Chancellor VERITAS University of Nigeria: Most Rev. Anthony Obinna (Archbishop of Owerri)
Opus Securitatis: Most Rev. John Onaiyekan (Archbishop of Abuja)
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