Catholic bishops call for dialogue, caution

The voice of the true clergy is the voice of divine.

We do not see God, but we know and believe that He is real,very much with us, and that He governs men’s affairs,using earthly vessels that make themselves available for His service. The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) is the umbrella body incorporating all Catholic bishops drawn from the nine ecclesiastical province of the Church in Nigeria.

Since independence, the body has been meeting twice yearly to deliberate on the Church’s affairs under their jurisdiction, as well as examine the state of affairs in the country after which they offer advice to relevant authorities. What makes this body very unique is the way and manner they practically demonstrate and affirm the truth in the mantra, unity in diversity. Though they hail from all parts of the country, they speak with one voice because they are one in Christ. For them, there is no dichotomy of North and South.
From available records, Catholic bishops by the nature of their training and anointing do not speak in a hurry. Being apolitical, they weigh their words carefully, for they are rightly regarded as fathers of all. They cannot be swayed by materialism, neither do they dance to the wicked rhythms emanating out of ethnicity drums, religious discrimination or gender inequality. When they speak, it is always instructive for those concerned to hide their admonitions.