The Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN); also known as Caritas Nigeria is the specialised agency of the Catholic Church in Nigeria for coordinating development and Humanitarian interventions. Since its establishment in 2010 by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Caritas Nigeria has reached millions of beneficiaries and communities across the length and breadth of Nigeria. Caritas Nigeria is a member of Caritas Internationalis, a global confederation of 166 member nations that shares in the common vision of being the outreach of the Church to those in need.
Friday June 24, 2022 marked the solemnity of the Secred Heart of Jesus and World day of prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. The Deputy Executive Secretary of Caritas Nigeria, Very Revd Fr. Peter Audu celebrated the Holy Mass in Caritas Nigeria Imo state office with all staff in attendance.
Caritas Nigeria in collaboration with the Justice Development and Peace Initiative of Ekiti Diocese successfully observed the June 18, 2022 Gubernatorial Election in Ekiti State.
Caritas Nigeria in partnership with the Justice Development and Peace Initiative (JDPI), the local JDPC of Ekiti Catholic Diocese is observing the governorship election for Ekiti State which began today, June 18, 2022, by 8:00 AM.