St. Teresa Catholic Church, Benin City.

28/07/2026

Benin Archdiocese Sets August 13 for Archbishop Akubeze's Burial
By CSN Media

The Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City has officially announced the funeral rites for the late Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze, scheduling his burial for Thursday, August 13, 2026.

According to a circular dated July 28, 2026, issued by the Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Very Rev. Fr. Michael Oyanoafoh, on the directive of the Apostolic Administrator, Most Rev. Donatus A. Ogun, OSA, the funeral arrangements will commence with a Vigil Mass.
The schedule of events is as follows:

• Vigil Mass: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Holy Cross Cathedral, Mission Road, Benin City, beginning at 5:00 PM.

• Funeral Mass: Thursday, August 13, 2026, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Airport Road, Benin City, starting at 10:00 AM.

The Chancellor urged the Catholic faithful and the general public to continue to pray for the eternal repose of the late Archbishop's soul as the Archdiocese prepares for the funeral ceremonies.

28/07/2026

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE LATE ARCHBISHOP AUGUSTINE OBIORA AKUBEZE

"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord... they will rest from their labours." — Revelation 14:13

The Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City hereby announces the funeral arrangements for our beloved Chief Shepherd, His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, who was called to eternal glory.

🕯️ Vigil Mass
Wednesday, 12th August 2026
📍 Holy Cross Cathedral, Mission Road, Benin City
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM

✝️ Funeral Mass
Thursday, 13th August 2026
📍 St. Paul Catholic Church, Airport Road, Benin City
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM

The entire clergy, religious, and lay faithful are invited to join in these sacred celebrations as we commend the soul of our beloved Archbishop to the infinite mercy of God. Let us gather in prayer, gratitude, and hope in the resurrection, celebrating a life faithfully devoted to Christ and His Church.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

26/07/2026

2026 CHILDREN AND YOUTH HARVEST MASS - 10AM Sunday 26th July, 2026

19/07/2026

19th July 2026 Sunday Mass (16th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Join us live from St. Teresa Catholic Church, Benin City for our Ma...

12/07/2026

9AM SUNDAY MASS (15th Sunday in Ordinary Time) - 12th July, 2026

15/06/2026

❤️ A beautiful celebration of faith, culture, and unity. 🙏🏾
MANY CULTURES, ONE FAITH IN CHRIST!
From vibrant traditional attires to the different Nigerian languages used during the Holy Mass, Cultural Mass 2026 was truly unforgettable.
Thank you to everyone who made this celebration a success.

07/06/2026

🔥 THE PRAISE WAS REAL. THE JOY WAS UNSTOPPABLE! 🔥
This is what happens when God's presence fills the atmosphere!

05/06/2026

🎷UNSTOPPABLE PRAISE 2026
Benin City, are you ready? 🔥

A powerful encounter of praise, worship, and joy awaits you!