Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria - CYON

31/03/2024

CYON EASTER MESSAGE 2024
“…Christ is Risen, Alleluia!”

Dear Youths,

It is with joy, we celebrate together the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. The significance of this celebration hallmarks the ultimate sacrifice of Christ to redeem mankind from sin. This truly demonstrates God’s unfailing love for us despite our guilts, renewing our relationship with God and inspiring us to remain steadfast to the teachings of the church as “Christ’s sacrifice set an example for us.” (1 Pet. 2:21)

Rejoice and be glad for Christ is Risen, Alleluia! Let us continue to reflect on the resurrection for "Jesus is risen, and he wants to make us sharers in the new life of the resurrection. He is the true youthfulness of a world grown old, the youthfulness of a universe waiting “in travail” (Rom 8:22) to be clothed with his light and to live his life." (Christus Vivit 32)

Enjoy the gifts God has given to us through salvation, embrace forgiveness and love to each other, ensure peace and unity.

May the resurrection be a light in our paths, open our hearts and mind in love to God and our neighbors, instill a spirit of compassion and bring us together forever, Amen!

Happy Easter to all!

- Gosife Eze
National President,
Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria
(CYON)

20/02/2024

SYNOPSIS OF THE 101 NEC MEETING OF CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION OF NIGERIA

The 101 National Executive Committee meeting of Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON) might have come and gone, but the memories lived on.

The 4 days meet which was hosted by Benin Ecclesiastical Province at Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre, Benin City, Edo State on the theme "Those who hope in the Lord will run and not be weary" (Isaiah 40:31) had in attendance delegates across the 59 Dioceses in Nigeria.

Some of the activities that constituted the koinonia included Holy Masses, Rosary Procession, Confession, Morning Drills, National Executive Council Meeting, Variety Night etc.

Highpoint of the assembly was the CYON National Elections and Inauguration of Elected Executive led by Mr. Gosife Kizito Eze of Awka Diocese, Onitsha Province for the next four (4) years.

The meeting had in attendance the Bishop Chairman of CBCN Committee on Youth cm the Auxiliary Bishop of Port Harcourt Diocese - Most Rev. Patrick Eluke, the National Youth Animator - Rev. Fr. Boniface Idoko, the National CYON Chaplain - Rev. Fr. Gabriel Odunaiya, Provincial and Diocesan Chaplains, the immediate past National President, Ms Mary Usang and her Excos, the New National President, Mr. Gosife Eze and his Exco members, Provincial Presidents, Diocesan Presidents and Secretaries, among others.

With the rich cultural heritage of the Benin People as presented during the variety night, their spectacular cuisines, their hospitality nature, the serene environment and accommodating atmosphere, one cannot but keep the memories evergreen.

©Media and Publicity Committee, CYON

20/02/2024

MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF CYON FOR 2024 - 2028 ADMINISTRATIVE YEAR

1. Gosife Kizito Eze - PRESIDENT
(Awka Diocese) - Onitsha Province

2. Elizabeth Chinaza Ojiabor - VICE PRESIDENT 1
(Lagos Archdiocese) - Lagos Province

3. Hauwa Peter Zadva - VICE PRESIDENT 2
(Maiduguri Diocese) - Jos Province

4. Mercy Chiburuoma Gabriel - ASSISTANT SECRETARY
(Port-Harcourt Diocese) - Calabar Province

5. Jennifer Chidinma Okechukuwu - FINANCIAL SECRETARY
(Abuja Archdiocese) - Abuja Province

6. Oluwagbenga Thompson Ayodeji - DIRECTOR OF SOCIALS 1
(Ondo Diocese) - Ibadan Province

7. Alexander Elochukwu Orji - WELFARE OFFICER 1
(Minna Diocese) - Kaduna Province

8. Unity Ehizojie Imonmion - WELFARE OFFICER 2
(Uromi Diocese) - Benin Province

Note: Other offices like the Secretary General, Director of Socials 2, Public Relations Officers 1&2 will be filled via Bye-Elections at the 102nd NEC.

©Media and Publicity Committee, CYON

01/11/2023

*NEW MONTH MESSAGE*
Greetings dear Chaplains and Youth Leaders.
Welcome to the 11th Month of the Year *NOVEMBER*, May this new month bring us good tidings and success in all our endeavors.
May we be favoured beyond our expectations.
May the Lord give us FAVOUR on all side.

Happy New Month beloved 💞💞💞💞💞💞

*State of the Country* - It is no longer news that we are going through so much hardship. We understand that the economy is hard, yes we know, we share in your pains. I enjoin us to continue to hold on and hold out, as God is in control, it can only get better.

*100th NEC MEETING*
This is a special one, as it is 3 in 1. Meeting, Retreat and Award of Recognition of past leaders who have served the organization assiduously. This will take place from the 16th -19th November, 2023 in Ijebu Ode, Lagos Province.

*National Uniform*
As earlier reported, we sincerely want to applaud us thus far, for our relentless commitment towards the purchase of the National Uniform. We have few uniforms available, try and get yours to avoid hearing SOLD OUT.💞💞

*Quarterly St. Charles L'wanga Novena Prayer*

Please make plans for the last quarter Novena Prayer to St. Charles L'wanga and Companion, we will be expecting reports at the NEC Meeting.

*ID CARDS*
please fill the Google forms and make payments to the account, the cards will be ready by the NEC Meeting. Arch/Diocesan Presidents, please send total numbers registered and evidence of payment made.

*Church Celebrations*
The Month of November is a solemn month, as we begin with the Feast of All Saints - 1st November and Feast of All Souls - 2nd November, I enjoin us to take active part in this solemn celebrations.

*World Celebrations*
On Tuesday, 14th November is World Diabetes Day and the theme of this year is " Education to protect tomorrow", I wish to encourage us to check and monitor our blood sugar, as diabetes is no longer the disease of only the aged but cut across all ages. Health is Wealth, so monitor your health closely.

Finally, I wish to continue to encourage us to do our best for the youth Apostolate, it is not over until it is over.

Thanks for your usual cooperation and Support.

For God and For Youth, Through Christ.

MARY ANOK USANG
National President
CYON

10/09/2023

THANKSGIVING/ CLOSING MASS

99TH NEC MEETING OF CYON Pastoral Center Igwuruta, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Calabar Ecclesiastical Province.

10/09/2023

PHOTO SPLASH
99TH NEC MEETING OF CYON Pastoral Center Igwuruta, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Calabar Ecclesiastical Province.

08/09/2023

07/09/2023

01/09/2023

NEW MONTH MESSAGE
For God and For Youth!
Through Christ!!

Greetings dear Chaplains and Youth Leaders.
Welcome to the 9th Month of the Year *SEPTEMBER*, May this new month bring us good tidings and success in all our endeavors.
May we be favoured beyond our expectations.
May the Lord give us a dumb founding miracle in this month and in the remaining months of the year.
Hold On and Hold Out, this is our Month of Uncommon Transformation.

Happy New Month beloved 💞💞💞💞💞💞

STATE OF THE COUNTRY- We understand the state of the country, the hike in fuel price, the increase in electricity traffic, insecurity in some states as well as looming threat of flood. we sincerely share in our pains, however, it can only get better.

NEC MEETING
I welcome us all to the month of our Meeting *99th NEC Meeting* holding in the beautiful city of Port Harcourt from Thursday 7th September - Sunday 10th September, 2023. I pray the good Lord grant us journey mercies as we come for this meeting and may all our activities be successful to the glory of his name.

Thanks for your usual cooperation and Support.

For God and For Youth!
Through Christ!!

MARY ANOK USANG
National Vice President 1