The Department of Church and society seeks to understand and address social issues such as poverty, inequality, racial injustice, environmental concerns, human rights, and other societal challenges. It aims to create awareness, advocate for change, and develop practical solutions. The department actively engages in promoting social justice by advocating for fair and equitable policies and […]
Continue ReadingFocused Approaches to Improve Learning and Growth
Education is the cornerstone of development, unlocking individual and societal potential. But simply having access to education isn’t enough. We need targeted strategies that enhance educational outcomes and contribute to overall development effectively. Caritas Nigeria, with funding support from Catholic Relief, recently undertook a baseline assessment for the Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) of […]
Continue ReadingLending a Hand Can Light Up Your World
In a world often fixated on individual success and material gain, sometimes we forget the profound impact we can have on others. There’s an inherent beauty in extending a helping hand, particularly to those facing poverty, illness, or misfortune. It’s not just about fulfilling a societal duty, but about unlocking a transformative experience that enriches […]
Continue ReadingPope Francis Calls For Global Ban On Surrogacy
The 87-year-old pope called it a “grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child” in a New Year’s address to diplomats at the Vatican. “The path to peace calls for respect for life,” declared the leader of the global Catholic Church in a speech that was mostly devoted to pleas for an […]
Continue ReadingMigrants and Refugee’s Unit joined the world in observing International Migrants Day
Today, on December 18th, the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Department of Church and Society, Migrants and Refugee’s Unit in collaboration with Justice Development and Peace Commission Abuja Arch-Diocese, joined the world in observing International Migrants Day. With the theme: Honouring the contributions of migrants and respecting their rights-understanding the dynamics of human trafficking. A moment […]
Continue ReadingResolutions of the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Department of Church and Society of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria
The 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Department of Church and Society of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) was held at the CSN Resource Centre, Durumi, Abuja, on November 20-24-2023. The theme of the AGM was “Economic Empowerment and Capacity Strengthening for Self-reliance and Community Resilience”. One hundred and sixty-nine Directors and Coordinators […]
Continue ReadingChurch and Society Department (AGM 2023)
Archbishop Martins who was represented by the CBCN Episcopal Chairman of Family and Human Life, Most Rev. Sylvester Luka Gopep, disclosed this during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Department of Church and Society of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, CSN. According to the Bishop, the […]
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