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JUL 2021
17
CELEBRATION OF THE FIRST WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY
JUN 2021
27
CONFERMENT OF PAPAL HONOURS IN LAGOS ARCHDIOCESE
To the glory of God, and in recognition of their contribution to the mission of the Church esp…
MAY 2021
29
Declare State of Emergency on Insecurity now - Archbishop Martins tells FG
APR 2021
3
We Must Not Jeopardize the Unity of our Country! - Archbishop Martins Warns at Easter
MAR 2021
21
SUPPORT THE JDPC LENTEN CAMPAIGN COLLECTION
All year round, the Justice, Development and Peace Centre, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos responds to…
FEB 2021
20
PRESS RELEASE ON THE CONTINUED CAPTIVITY OF LEAH SHARIBU
We Must Never Abandon Leah Sharibu, Others -Says Archbishop Martins on the third anniversary of the…
JAN 2021
30
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF THE LAGOS ECCCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE
JAN 2021
1
ARCHBISHOP’S NEW YEAR MESSAGE FOR 2021
Don’t Enter the New Year with Fear -Archbishop Martins Admonishes Nigerians …
DEC 2020
31
TRANSFER OF PRIESTS 2020
The creation of new Deaneries and priestly ordinations have made it necessary that new Deans be ap…
DEC 2020
18
CREATION OF FIVE (5) NEW DEANERIES
At the Ordination held yesterday, Thursday 17th of December 2020 at St Leo's Catholic Church, Ikej…
DEC 2020
18
JOY KLINIK FOUNDATION DISBANDED IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LAGOS
A very nice day to you all - just to draw your attention to the fact that fr. Nwokemodo Stephen - …
DEC 2020
15
Archbishop Martins Inaugurates Catholic Action Nigeria -Tasks Buhari on security
NOV 2020
11
Archbishop Martins Urges Govt to Tread with Caution in Dealing with the Youths
OCT 2020
27
THE CHURCH IN LAGOS CONDEMNS THE USE OF ETHNIC AND RELIGIOUS SENTIMENTS TO DERAIL OUR MARCH TO A NEW NIGERIA
OCT 2020
20
TRANSITION – LATE REV. FR. KEVIN OKUMA
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is with deep sorrow but with strong faith in Ch…
OCT 2020
18
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR WORLD MISSION DAY 2020
OCT 2020
17
Dialogue, Not Force
The ongoing #EndSARS protests by Nigerian youths have continued in many cities of the cou…
OCT 2020
10
Archbishop Martins Calls For a Better Security Outfit to replace SARS
-Says It Has Compromised its Purpose of Existence
SEP 2020
3
New Dialysis Centre for The St. Raphael Divine Mercy Specialist Hospital, Ijede
SEP 2020
1
2020 Family Week
The Archdiocesan Family Week 2020 holds from 30th August to 6th September, 2020. With the theme: &ld…
SEP 2020
1
Reception of Holy Communion during Covid-19
the resumption of public Masses amidst the Covid-19 reality has thrust upon us, new ways of doing th…
AUG 2020
4
Anniversary of the Archbishops Installation
Today is the 8th anniversary of the Installation of Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins as the 4th Arc…
JUL 2020
14
TRANSITION – LATE VERY REV. FR. (COL.) MICHAEL ADEBAYO (RTD)
JUN 2020
28
Upsurge in the number of rape cases in Nigeria worries Archbishop Martins
JUN 2020
5
Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins at 61: Portrait of an indefatigable Chief Shepherd
JUN 2020
3
CONTINUED RESTRICTION ON RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS IS UNFAIR AND UNJUST - SAYS ARCHBISHOP MARTINS
JUN 2020
1
Archbishops Birthday
On this occasion of your Birthday, Your Grace, we wish you an abundance of God's Grace and blessings…
MAY 2020
13
ON THE MAKING OF CATHOLIC HOSPITALS AVAILABLE TO GOVERNMENT FOR USE AS ISOLATION CENTRES
MAY 2020
11
ACCUSING OUR HOSPITAL STAFF OF CHILD-STEALING: OUR POSITION
The attention of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has been drawn to some online and print publicati…
APR 2020
28
Archbishop Martins Distributes Another Round of Palliatives To Parishes
APR 2020
22
THE EFFORTS OF THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF LAGOS IN DEALING WITH THE ISSUES RAISED RECENTLY
APR 2020
17
Archdiocese of Lagos Donates Relief Materials to Lagos State Government
APR 2020
9
LIVE BROADCAST OF EASTER TRIDUUM ACTIVITIES
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Please join us for the Live Broadcast of the Easter Triduum activities on…
MAR 2020
22
SUSPENSION OF PUBLIC MASS IN THE ARCHDIOCESE
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, with a heavy heart I have to address another circular within …
MAR 2020
21
OBITUARY – LATE REV. SR. HENRIETTA ALOKHA, SSH
It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart but with strong Christian hope that we announce the death…
MAR 2020
16
PRESS RELEASE ON THE ABULE ADO EXPLOSION
Yesterday, Sunday 15th March 2020, there was a massive explosion at the Abule Ado area of Lagos whic…
MAR 2020
5
Archdiocesan Lenten Pilgrimage
The annual Archdiocesan Lenten Pilgrimage will be organized by the Archdiocesan Evangelization Commi…
FEB 2020
25
Lenten Reflections with the Archbishop
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, do ensure you keep up to date with the Lenten Reflections from …
FEB 2020
5
Valentine Day with the Archbishop
The Catholic Lay Apostolate Centre in conjunction with the Association of Friends of Jesus (FOJ) and…
FEB 2020
3
Murder of Catholic Seminarian: Archbishop Martins Decries Killing-Says Nigeria is drifting towards anarchy.
JAN 2020
29
Registration for Media Practitioners in the Archdiocese
All Media practitioners in the Archdiocese of Lagos are expected to register for the one day confere…
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
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 …