#CatholicPriest

Jul

2026

Catholic Priest Found Murdered with Machete Wounds in Kogi as Police Launch Investigation

CRIME, Uncategorized#Ajaokuta, #CatholicChurch, #CatholicPriest, #CrimeNews, #Justice, #KogiState, #PoliceInvestigation, #RevFrSamuelOpeyemi

Catholic Priest Found Murdered with Machete Wounds in Kogi as Police Launch Investigation The gruesome killing of a Catholic priest has sent shockwaves across Kogi State, leaving worshippers and residents devastated. As police intensify investigations into the mysterious attack, the tragic death has raised fresh concerns over the safety of religious leaders in Nigeria. The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi, whose body was found with multiple machete wounds along Church Road in Ajaokuta on July 30, 2026. Police say investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest those responsible for the…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Stop Sending your Daughters, Sons to Live in Parish, Catholic Priest Warns Parents

RELIGION#CatholicChurchNigeria, #CatholicNews, #CatholicPriest, #ChildProtection, #ChurchReform, #ClergyLife, #FaithAndFamily, #NigeriaCatholic, #ParishRectory, #Priesthood

Stop Sending your Daughters, Sons to Live in Parish, Catholic Priest Warns Parents "A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Chidi Philip, warns Nigerian parents against sending minors to live in parish rectories for ‘training’, citing risks to children, priests, and the Church." A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Chidi Philip, has cautioned Nigerian parents against sending their young sons and daughters to live permanently with priests under the guise of “training” for priesthood. The young cleric said the practice exposes both children and priests to avoidable risks, misunderstandings, and emotional or spiritual harm. According to him, while mistakes can occur in any…