SIGNIS Nigeria to host 2025 congress on Catholic media’s role in national transformation

by Catholic Trends

September 2, 2025

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SIGNIS Nigeria to host 2025 congress on Catholic media’s role in national transformation

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Abuja, Nigeria – Catholic communicators from across Nigeria are expected to converge in Abuja from September 3 to 5, 2025, for the third SIGNIS Nigeria Congress, a major gathering aimed at strengthening the Church’s communications apostolate in Nigeria.

The event, scheduled to take place at the Sisters of Divine Love Retreat Centre in Lugbe, will run under the theme “Communicating Hope and Change – Catholic Media’s Role in Shaping Nigeria’s Future.”

According to the organisers, the congress will serve as a vital forum for media professionals to sharpen their skills, reflect on their mission, and strategize for the future of Catholic communications. “It will also provide a platform for strategic deliberation and the election of new leadership to guide the association forward,” a statement shared with Catholic Trends said..

Expected to open the congress is Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Dr. Ignatius Kaigama. A keynote address will be delivered by distinguished diplomat Ambassador Joe Keshi, while the Bishop Chairman of Communications and Bishop of Lafia, Most Rev. Dr. David Ajang, will lead a session on the future of Catholic communications in Nigeria.

Other highlights include goodwill messages from the President of SIGNIS World, Mrs. Helen Osman, and the President of SIGNIS Africa, Rev. Fr. Prof. Walter Ihejirika.

According to the statement, the congress is crucial for strengthening professional bonds and equipping our members to be more effective promoters of hope within Nigeria’s current socio-economic landscape.

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SIGNIS Nigeria, a member of the global SIGNIS network, brings together Catholic communications professionals including members of the Catholic Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (CAMPAN), the Catholic Artiste and Entertainers Association of Nigeria (CAEAN), diocesan communication directors, lecturers, and ICT experts.

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Saturday of the First week in Ordinary Time

1st book of Samuel 9,1-4.17-19.10,1a.

There was a stalwart man from Benjamin named... Kish, who was the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite.
He had a son named Saul, who was a handsome young man. There was no other Israelite handsomer than Saul; he stood head and shoulders above the people.
Now the asses of Saul's father, Kish, had wandered off. Kish said to his son Saul, "Take one of the servants with you and go out and hunt for the asses."
Accordingly they went through the hill country of Ephraim, and through the land of Shalishah. Not finding them there, they continued through the land of Shaalim without success. They also went through the land of Benjamin, but they failed to find the animals.
When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the LORD assured him, "This is the man of whom I told you; he is to govern my people."
Saul met Samuel in the gateway and said, "Please tell me where the seer lives."
Samuel answered Saul: "I am the seer. Go up ahead of me to the high place and eat with me today. In the morning, before dismissing you, I will tell you whatever you wish.
Then, from a flask he had with him, Samuel poured oil on Saul's head; he also kissed him, saying: "The LORD anoints you commander over his heritage. You are to govern the LORD'S people Israel, and to save them from the grasp of their enemies round about. "This will be the sign for you that the LORD has anointed you commander over his heritage:

Psalms 21(20),2-3.4-5.6-7.

O LORD, in your strength the king is glad;
in... your victory how greatly he rejoices!
You have granted him his heart’s desire;
you refused not the wish of his lips.

For you welcomed him with goodly blessings,
you placed on his head a crown of pure gold.
He asked life of you: you gave him
length of days forever and ever.

Great is his glory in your victory;
majesty and splendor you conferred upon him.
You made him a blessing forever,
you gladdened him with the joy of your face.

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 2,13-17.

Jesus went out along the sea. All the crowd... came to him and he taught them.
As he passed by, he saw Levi, son of Alphaeus, sitting at the customs post. He said to him, "Follow me." And he got up and followed him.
While he was at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners sat with Jesus and his disciples; for there were many who followed him.
Some scribes who were Pharisees saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors and said to his disciples, "Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?"
Jesus heard this and said to them (that), "Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners."

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