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JAN 2020
24
22nd Episcopal Ordination Anniversary of Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins
JAN 2020
17
2020 Celebration of Ecumenical Week (19th – 25th January)
Theme: “Christian Unity: A Response to Systematic Violence, Insecurity and Social Justice&rdqu…
JAN 2020
3
Diaconate Ordination
To the glory of God, our Seminarians, Brothers Akaeme Moses, Adesanya Martin, Izebuno Stephen, Izuag…
JAN 2020
1
‘Let’s build a strong and united nation’: Archbishop Martins admonishes Nigeria, -Calls for more religious tolerance.
DEC 2019
30
Registration for Media Practitioners in the Archdiocese
All Media practitioners in the Archdiocese of Lagos are expected to register for the one day confere…
DEC 2019
23
Christmas Without Leah Sharibu with her family; Archbishop Martins says, she must not be forgotten!
DEC 2019
8
Archbishop Martins Chides DSS over forceful re-arrest of Sowore in court -Says “it portends grave danger for democracy in Nigeria.”
DEC 2019
4
Hate Speech Bill: Beware of entrenching tyranny and anarchy -Archbishop Martins warns law makers
OCT 2019
14
Anthony Cardinal Okogie Annual Lecture
This programme planned by the Board of Trustee (BoT) of Anthony Cardinal Okogie Foundation in conjun…
OCT 2019
10
Transfer of Priests in Lagos
The recent Priestly Ordination has necessitated the appointment and transfer of some Priests in the …
OCT 2019
1
Archbishop Martins: We Need Peace, Equity and Justice for Nigeria to Remain as a United Country
SEP 2019
27
CELEBRATING THE EXTRAORDINARY MISSIONARY MONTH OF OCTOBER 2019
SEP 2019
22
Priestly Ordination
Our deacons, Rev. Paul Ariole, Rev. Joseph Okafor, Rev. Harrison Okoli, Rev. Emmanuel Onyia, and Rev…
SEP 2019
21
MOVING BEYOND PRECARIOUS LIVING IN NIGERIA
A Communiqué issued at the end of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ C…
SEP 2019
4
Archbishop Martins Condemns Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa
AUG 2019
24
Be Selfless, Patriotic and Diligent in Your Ministries - Archbishop Martins Charges New Ministers.
AUG 2019
19
Singles’ Day with the Archbishop
This annual Archdiocesan event organized by the Directorate of Catholic Lay Apostolate Centre will b…
AUG 2019
9
Revolution-Now Protest: A wake-up call for FG, Says Archbishop Martins
AUG 2019
6
Archbishop: Insecurity In The Nation And The Need For Prayers
AUG 2019
2
7th Anniversary of the Archbishop’s Installation
The 7th anniversary of the Installation of His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins as the Ar…
JUL 2019
27
Family Week 2019
The annual Family Week Celebration in the Archdiocese begins from Sunday 28th of July to Sunday 4th …
JUL 2019
19
Archbishop Martins Warns FG!
Forceful Acquisition of Lands for “Ruga” May Not Mean Well For Nigeria As mixed reactio…
JUL 2019
15
Pope at Mass: ‘sin ages the soul, the Spirit keeps it young’
JUL 2019
8
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENT FOR LATE REV FR JOSEPH YANKSON
The funeral arrangement for our brother priest, Late Rev Fr Joseph Yankson is scheduled as follows:&…
JUL 2019
3
Funeral Arrangement of Very Rev. Msgr. Sylvester Osigweh
It is with gratitude to God for a life well spent, that we announce the passing unto glory of the Ve…
JUL 2019
2
Vatican: Seal of Confession always inviolable, despite civil law
JUL 2019
1
2019 ACMPN Scientific Conference & AGM
The Association of Catholic Medical Practitioners (ACMPN) will host its 14th Annual Scientific Confe…
JUN 2019
30
TRANSITION TO ETERNAL GLORY OF REV. FR JOSEPH YANKSON
   It is with a heavy heart but with total submission to the will of God, that I announce…
JUN 2019
16
Confirmation & Clergy House Blessing at St. Anthony, Agbelekale
JUN 2019
3
Pope Francis: Pray for Europe, for unity
Pope Francis addresses a number of topics during the return flight from Romania, including the need …
MAY 2019
29
‘We need to build a nation we can call our own’ Archbishop's Pre-Birthday Interview
APR 2019
15
Mass of The Chrism 2019
Mass of The Chrism 2019 will take on Tuesday 16th April and Thursday 18th April, 2019. Venue: Ss. Mi…
MAR 2019
17
A Communiqué issued at the end of the First Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), 10 - 16 March 2019
MAR 2019
6
2019 Lent Reflections
The Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, shall be giving a Lenten Reflection for t…
FEB 2019
27
Most Rev Dr Alfred Adewale Martins Pleads for Peace in Lagos
FEB 2019
18
2019 ELECTION POSTPONEMENT
 NIGERIANS DESERVE BETTER DEAL FROM INEC, SAYS MARTINS  -EXPRESSES DISMAY OVER ELECTION P…
FEB 2019
15
2019 Elections
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! The general elections are here and once again, it i…
FEB 2019
12
Press Statement of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN)
JAN 2019
28
The Feast of the Presentation (Feast of Consecrated Life)
This annual ceremony comes up on the 2nd of February, 2019, at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, Boy&rs…
NOV 2018
20
Appointments and Transfer of Priests
1. The recent diaconate and Priestly Ordination has necessitated the appointment and transfer of som…
NOV 2018
7
Priestly and Diaconate Ordinations
Our deacons, Rev. PaulMary Otukpe, Rev. Raymond Emedo, Rev. Joseph Oyekunle, Rev. Martins Ozonwafor,…
OCT 2018
1
Do Not Take Nigeria’s Unity for Granted, Martins Warns
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr Alfred Adewale Martins has warned the country’s…
SEP 2018
22
Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins 35th Ordination Anniversary (Press Release)
SEP 2018
15
Communiqué issued at the end of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN)
JUN 2018
23
Archbishop Martins Cautions against the execution of five Christian youths
JUN 2018
16
ANTHONY CARDINAL OLUBUNMI OKOGIE 82ND BIRTHDAY
The Archdiocese of Lagos on this great day, felicitate with our Archbishop Emeritus, His Eminence,…
JUN 2018
1
HAPPY 59TH BIRTHDAY YOUR GRACE
We your flock are grateful to God for the blessing you are to us. And as we wish you more fruitful y…
MAY 2018
23
OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI GCFR.
  THE TEXT OF AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI GCFR. PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPU…
MAY 2018
16
FEAST OF MATER ECCLESIAE
As was announced at the Chrism Masses, our Holy Father, Pope Francis has promulgated the Decree that…
MAY 2018
16
2018 World Communications Day
In his message for the World Communications Day 2018, Pope Francis calls for a “journalism for…
MAR 2018
29
President’s Visit To Lagos Ill-timed, says Archbishop Martins
MAR 2018
20
Appointments and Transfer of Priests
  1. The recent diaconate and Priestly Ordination has necessitated the appointment and transfe…
MAR 2018
4
Pope institutes new celebration of Mary, Mother of Church
Pope Francis inserts the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, into the Roman C…
FEB 2018
26
SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES’ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
There shall be a Leadership Workshop for Leaders and Facilitators of the Small Christian Communiti…
FEB 2018
24
A Communique issued at the End of the First Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Durumi, Abuja, 17-23 February 2018
FEB 2018
20
ARCHDIOCESAN LENTEN PILGRIMAGE
The annual Archdiocesan Lenten Pilgrimage will be hosted by the Lekki Region.  Date: Saturday …
FEB 2018
15
40 DAYS OF LENT WITH THE ARCHBISHOP
Join the Archbishop, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins for daily Lenten Reflections on Metro 97.7 FM …
FEB 2018
14
A FEW THOUGHTS ON LENT
May I remind all of the following regarding the season of Lent:  a. Abstinence: All the faithf…
FEB 2018
8
AN ADDRESS PRESENTED BY THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF NIGERIA (CBCN) ON THE OCCASION OF A COURTESY CALL ON HIS EXCELLENCY MOHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
FEB 2018
1
VALENTINE’S DAY WITH THE ARCHBISHOP
The Catholic Lay Apostolate Centre in conjunction with the Confraternity of Our Mother of Perpetual …
JAN 2018
15
ST. GREGORY’S COLLEGE @ 90
The Management, Staff and Students of St. Gregory’s College, South-West, Ikoyi, Lagos cordiall…
DEC 2017
12
ARCHDIOCESAN CHRISTMAS CAROLS
The Lagos Archdiocesan Music Commission (LAMCOM) in collaboration with Holy Cross Cathedral presents…
DEC 2017
12
ARCHDIOCESAN ADVENT PILGRIMAGE
This Year’s Advent Pilgrimage will be hosted by the Badagry Region.  Date: 16th December…
DEC 2017
6
Unusual Praise 2017
The Catholic Church of Divine Mercy, Lekki Phase1, with the approval of the Archbishop, cordially in…
NOV 2017
7
The Solemnity of Christ the King
The celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King comes up on Sunday, 26th November, 2017. It mark…
OCT 2017
24
ARCHDIOCESAN MARIAN YEAR CLOSING CEREMONIES
The closing ceremonies for the Marian Year celebration in our Archdiocese comes up on Saturday 28th …
OCT 2017
23
PASTORAL PLACEMENTS
The Diaconate and Priestly Ordinations have necessitated the appointment and transfer of some Prie…
OCT 2017
9
THE 2ND ARCHDIOCESAN MARIAN YOUTH VIGIL
This event comes up on the 13th of October, 2017 at the Marian Shrine, Maryland. All priests and the…
OCT 2017
2
Watch the Rosary Live! With the Archbishop Now
Rosary with His Grace to finalize the Nigerian celebration of 100 years of the appearance of Mary in…
OCT 2017
2
Rosary Live! With the Archbishop of the Lagos
Ladies & Gentlemen - set your alarm clocks! This public holiday, we are privileged to bring…
SEP 2017
21
ORDINATIONS OF PRIESTS AND DEACON
Our deacons, Rev. Avoseh Emmanuel, Rev. Chukwujekwu Vincent, Rev. Kefas Martins, Rev. Mereh Kenneth,…
SEP 2017
20
Film starring Pope Francis as himself gets first screening at Vatican
SEP 2017
5
TRANSITION INTO GLORY - REV. FR. CYRIACUS ONUNKWO
It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart but with strong Christian hope that we announce the death o…
AUG 2017
9
CATHOLIC MEN ORGANISATION (CMO) 5TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
The 5th Annual Convention starts from 10th August 2017 and ends 13th August, 2017 with a Thanksgivin…
AUG 2017
8
5TH YEAR ENTHRONEMENT ANNIVERSARY OF ARCHBISHOP ALFRED A. MARTINS
AUG 2017
7
ARCHDIOCESAN NOVENA TOWARDS THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION
The Archdiocesan Novena comes up between the 6th of August and 15th of August, 2017 at the Archdioce…
AUG 2017
3
ARCHBISHOP’S 5TH INSTALLATION ANNIVERSARY
Tomorrow marks the 5th anniversary of his Grace's installation as the Archbishop of Lagos. There sha…
JUL 2017
20
ANNOUNCING THE HOME-CALL OF VERY REV. MSGR. PATRICK SOMI
It is with gratitude to God for a life well spent, that we announce the home-call of The Very Rev. M…
JUN 2017
28
Pope Francis marks 25 years as a bishop
Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Tuesday morning in the Pauline Chapel of the Apostolic Palace, toget…
JUN 2017
19
Pope’s India visit could be postponed to 2018 – Card. Gracias ‎
JUN 2017
1
Happy 58th Birthday Celebration to our Archbishop
Happy Birthday to our Chief Shepherd. We thank God for the gift of your life to us. Your commitment …
MAY 2017
19
Pope Francis postpones Corpus Christi celebrations
The director of the Holy See Press Office has made an announcement that Pope Francis has decided to …
MAY 2017
15
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF FATIMA APPARITION IN LAGOS ARCHDIOCESE
MAY 2017
8
ARCHDIOCESAN LAY LEADERS' SEMINAR/WORKSHOP
The Workshop for all Lay Leaders in the Archdiocesan, Deanery, Parish Laity Council, Archdiocesan an…
MAY 2017
4
Mater Ecclesiae Monastery
Monthly Retreat: Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, Sangotedo, Lagos organises a day of spiritual retreat …
MAY 2017
1
Pastoral Placements
The priests named below are hereby transferred to their respective new places of assignment with eff…
APR 2017
30
APOSTOLIC NUNCIO TO NIGERIA
His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed as Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Msgr. Antonio Guido F…
APR 2017
19
LAGOS ARCHDIOCESAN MUSIC COMMISSION (LAMCOM)
The Lagos Archdiocesan Music Commission (LAMCOM) celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus in a musically…
APR 2017
17
32ND ARCHDIOCESAN YOUTH DAY
This event comes up on the 23rd of April with Holy Mass at Church of the Annunciation, Abraham Adesa…
APR 2017
12
Live Stream of the Chrism Mass
Beloved child of God, tomorrow is the Chrism Mass at Holy Cross Cathedral to be led by Most Rev. Alf…
APR 2017
10
Live Coverage & Streaming of Chrism Mass tomorrow for Satellite Region
APR 2017
7
Pope to wash feet of inmates at Paliano prison on Holy Thursday
APR 2017
6
Passion Sunday - April 09, 2017
Introduction: The Church celebrates this sixth Sunday of Lent as both Palm Sunday and Pass…
APR 2017
5
MASS OF THE CHRISM 2017
This will take on Tuesday 11th April and Thursday 13th April, 2017. Venue: Ss. Michael, Gabriel &…
MAR 2017
31
Pope's charity goes social
People around the world can now connect directly with the Peter’s Pence Office on Twitter (@Ob…
MAR 2017
28
Growing cooperation among Christian Churches in Jerusalem
The recent rededication of the ‘Edicule’, or chapel surrounding Jesus’ tomb i…
MAR 2017
23
Pope sends video message for World Youth Day 2017
Pope Francis sent a video message to young people on Tuesday to help them prepare for the XXXII Worl…
MAR 2017
17
Fertility Week
The Family and Human Life Unit (FHLU) in conjunction with Fertility Care Centre of Africa (FCCaf) ma…
MAR 2017
15
“Children they are! not Slaves” JDPC Rally
The Justice Development and Peace Commission Archdiocese of Lagos will be organizing a rally to mark…
MAR 2017
14
Cardinal Parolin on anniversary of Francis' pontificate
Jorge Bergoglio became the 266th Pope on March 13, 2013. His humble and direct style was i…