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THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN POLITICS AND EDUCATION IN NIGERIA Interview with Msgr. Nathaniel I. Ndiokwere 1. MAY WE KNOW YOU MONSIGNOR?  I am Nathaniel Ikechukwu Ndiokwere. I don’t usually add titles to my names, because I have always believed it is not necessary to let people honor or respect us, the clergy and lay people, all over the world, especially in Nigeria on account of the number of titles we accumulate.  I am Father or Monsignor Ndiokwere. If I add my titles, they will fill half a page of this sheet of paper. It is not necessary.  I learnt it is a sign of humility, to shun titles imposed by society to earn or boost prestige. Most white people don’t add series of titles to their proper of second names to let people admire their academic, traditional or cultural achievements.  2. YOU ARE ALWAYS SATISFIED AND PROUD OF YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS SO FAR, WHAT REALLY GIVES YOU THE GREATEST JOY IN LIFE?  My “strange nature” makes me feel satisfie...

Pope Francis Gave Ahiara Diocesan Priests 30 Days To Accept Bishop Or Face Suspension !! Clergy in Nigerian diocese must write to Holy Father asking for forgiveness by July 9     Pope Francis has given priests in the   Nigerian diocese   of Ahiara 30 days to write a letter promising obedience to him and accepting the bishop appointed for their diocese.  Priests who do not write the letter will be suspended, according to Fides, the news agency of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples. The papal text in English was posted on the blog of Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, president of the Nigerian bishops’ conference, and Fides posted it in Italian. The Vatican press office could not immediately confirm its authenticity, although Cardinal John Onaiyekan of Abuja, who also was present, told the Catholic News Service that they were the remarks of the Pope. A day earlier, Nigerian Church leaders met Pope Francis to discuss the situa...

“Ahiara Diocese Is On The Verge Of Schism – But Who Is To Blame? ” Right now it looks as if we are dealing with a rebel diocese in Nigeria. How did it get this far? What on earth is happening in the Diocese of Ahiara in Nigeria? According to reports, it seems that the local clergy have refused to accept the appointment of a bishop by Pope Benedict XVI, made in 2012, and now Pope Francis has demanded that they accept the appointed bishop and that each priest writes him a personal letter of submission within thirty days or  face suspension . After five years of refusal by the priests of the diocese, the Papal patience seems to have snapped. This is not the first time that a diocese has had imposed on it a bishop that it clearly did not want. Let us remember the example of Osorno in Chile, where the new bishop actually faced protests in his own cathedral on the day of his installation. Despite the protests, the Pope insisted that the appointment goes ahead. However, let...

"No gesture is too small when done with gratitude." With this in mind, I wish to use this medium to express my unalloyed thanks to all these my brothers, sisters and friends who tried to wish me happy birthday on this day, irrespective of their daily chores, some called, sent text messages and posted it on social media to celebrate with me, am really grateful from my heart. What counts to me was the thought, not even the gifts I received today.  Honestly, you guys really made my day and I will always have you all in my mind and daily prayers for the love you guys showcased to me today, meanwhile, yours will be celebrated bigly as well These brothers, sisters and friends of mine, I said thanks again: 1. Faith Omoike 2. Tony Braston 3. Onwumere Valentine Chinenye 4. Mgbeojeme Luke 5. Duru Kennedy 6. Nlemadim Stella Pearl 7. Nonso Ogudo 8. Madu Hilary 9. Johnson Divine 10. Francisca Godwin 11. Kingsley Butete Agha...