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News & Events » NIGERIANS URGED TO APPRECIATE UNITY AND INTEGRITY OF THE COUNTRY The Catholic Bishop of Minna Diocese Most Rev. Martin Uzoukwu has called on all Nigerians to appreciate the unity and integrity of the country, especial... Read More » MURDER HAS NO JUSTIFICATION – Archbishop Onaiyekan The perpetrators of the 2011 Christmas Day bomb blast at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla, Suleja, Niger State have been described as murderers ... Read More » Articles & Publications » Articles The Propositions Published on October 23 at the Conclusion of the Second Synod of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan and Presented to Most Rev. Joseph INTRODUCTION Proposition 1 At the end of a – week long deliberation and in depth reflection on the theme – “The Church: Family of God in S... Read More » MESSAGE OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE OF NIGERIA TO THE NATION AT HER GOLDEN JUBILEE OF INDEPENDENCE Nigeria at 50: Towards a Just and Prosperous Nation <... Read More » Publications Save the Nation, Embrace Honest Dialogue Read it » A STATEMENT ISSUED AT THE END OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MEETING OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE OF NIGERIA (CBCN), HELD AT THE POPE JOHN PAUL II SOCIAL CENTRE, WUSE II FROM 5TH – 7TH DECEMBER, Read it »		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 52 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. PRESIDENT: Most Revd Felix Alaba Job (Ibadan Archdiocese) VICE PRESIDENT: Most Revd Ignatius Ayau Kaigama (Jos Archdiocese) SECRETARY: Most Revd Alfred Martins (Abeotuka Diocese) Vice Secretary Most Revd Williams Avenya (Aux. Bishop Makurdi Diocese) CBCN CHAIRMEN OF DEPARTMENTS AND COMMITTEES CHURCH AND SOCIETY: ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH UKPO JDP/Caritas: Archbishop Joseph Ukpo Education: Bishop Luicius Ugorji Health: Bishop Dunia Family & Human Life: Archbishop Valerian Okeke PASTORAL AFFAIRS: BISHOP HILARY OKEKE Pastoral and Liturgical: Bishop Hilary Okeke Canon Law: Bishop Augustine Akubeze Inculturation: Bishop Martin Olorunmolu Religious Education/Catechetical Biblical Apostolate: Bishop John Okoye Theological: Bishop Michael Elue PASTORAL AGENTS: BISHOP JOSEPH EKUWEM Clergy: Bishop Joseph Ekuwem Seminaries: Bishop Matthew Audu Religious: Bishop Hycinth Egbebor Laity: Bishop Youth: Bishop John Ayah MISSION AND DIALOGUE: ARCHBISHOP MATTHEW NDAGOSO Missions: Bishop George Dodo Ecumenism: Bishop Hamawa Dialogue: Bishop Martins Alfred DIRECTORATE OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS: BISHOP VICTOR CHIKWE Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA): Bishop Joseph Bagobiri