CBCN Opens 2026 Plenary, Calls for Justice and People-Centred Leadership
The First Plenary Assembly of the year of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) commenced on February 22 at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria with a Holy Mass presided over by Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, President of the CBCN and Archbishop of Owerri. The gathering brought together the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Michael Francis Crotty, […]
Supporting Refugee Learners with Educational Materials in Cross River
With funding and technical support from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), our organisation successfully conducted the verification and distribution of scholastic materials to Cameroonian refugee learners in Akamkpa and Calabar host communities of Cross River State from 9 to 13 February 2026. The intervention was designed to enhance access to quality education, […]
Community-Led Briquette Enterprise Takes Root in Ikorodu
On 10 February 2026, residents of Olorunda/Igbaga in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos welcomed a team from Caritas Nigeria to witness how a livelihood intervention is transforming their community. What began as support under the Building Sustainable Livelihoods for Vibrant Communities (B-SLiC) project has grown into a locally driven enterprise producing briquettes for homes […]
IDEAS Project Boosts Support for IDP Solutions in Benue
Consortium partners implementing the Improving Delivery of Assistance and Solutions to Internally Displaced Persons in Benue State (IDEAS) Project, including Caritas Nigeria, Catholic Relief Services, CAFOD, Caritas Germany, and the Justice, Development, and Peace Commissions (JDPC) of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi and Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo. A strategic coordination and advocacy mission […]
Fr. Audu’s Visit to Caritas Abia
The Executive Secretary/CEO of Caritas Nigeria, Fr Peter Audu, recently visited our Abia State Office as part of efforts to enhance staff engagement and operational efficiency. The primary objectives of the visit were to familiarize himself with staff, especially new staff members, and hold a town hall session with them. During his stay, he also […]
Empowering Youth to Shape Education Together
The Caritas Nigeria team in Taraba State marked the International Day of Education at Rogo Primary School, Takum, in recognition of the vital role education plays in promoting global peace and sustainable development. Celebrated under the theme “The Role of Youth in Co-creating Education,” the event brought together staff and pupils for an interactive session […]
Mobilising Faith to Prevent SGBV in Nigeria
Recently, Caritas Nigeria, in collaboration with the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria and agencies of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, participated in a three-day Training of Trainers on the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Nigeria. Funded by the Ford Foundation and facilitated by the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, the programme drew extensively […]
Caritas Nigeria Sets Strategic Direction for the Year at First General Staff Meeting
Caritas Nigeria convened its first General Staff Meeting of the year in a hybrid format on the 8th of January, 2026, bringing together staff from offices across the six geopolitical zones to strengthen learning, assess institutional progress, and align on strategic priorities for the year ahead. The meeting was moderated by the Senior Advisor, Communications, […]
Dilexi Te in Action: CSN Staff Reflect on Serving the Vulnerable
The annual retreat of staff of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria and agencies of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria continued on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, opening with Morning Lauds. The third session of the retreat was facilitated by the Retreat Director, Most Rev. Gerald Mamman Musa, Bishop of […]
CSN, CBCN Staff Begin Annual Retreat on Jubilee Year of Hope
The Annual Retreat of staff of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria and CBCN agencies commenced on 7th January, 2026, at the CSN under the theme “Lessons from the Jubilee Year of Hope: Application of Dilexi te in the CSN.” The retreat was facilitated by Most Rev. Gerald Mamman Musa, Bishop of Katsina, who led the […]