St. Joseph Pastoral Area Tafare Tafawa Balewa Bauchi Diocese.

31/05/2026

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21/05/2026

"'BEAT A PRIEST'" AN ABOMINATION"

Another groundbreaking piece by Most Rev. Dr. Hilary Nanman Dachelem CMF, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bauchi; encoded in the ideas penned on the pages of personal reflection and rooted in "fundamental theology."

This book sheds light on injustice and brutality by security forces that are both outrageous and sacrilegious. It highlights how the army tax force who were supposed to provide protection for individuals in the land including Priests, ended up humiliating, manhandling and maltreating some Priests which is totally against the core principles by which society is established and the fundamental tenets of the Catholic church.

To read and learn more, click on the link below:
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jbxAjh02bnkR5UrD3ZHFw7NQNGlIJvX5/view?usp=drivesdk

God be praised!
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08/05/2026

🚨 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Pope Leo XIV will be present at the Santiago Bernabéu on June 8th for a diocesan event, the Vatican City announces. 🕊🙏

29/04/2026

24/04/2026

04/04/2026

EASTER MESSAGE 2026
From Most Rev. Dr. Hilary Nanmam Dachelem CMF
Catholic Diocese of Bauchi

“Christ is Risen, Alleluia!”

Dear beloved priests, religious, and lay faithful,

I extend warm Easter greetings, filled with joy and hope. Easter is the foundation of our Christian faith, reminding us that no situation is beyond God’s redeeming power. I urge you to allow the joy of Easter to transform your hearts, embracing love, unity, and peace.

Let us reflect Christ through acts of charity, forgiveness, and service, especially to the poor and marginalized. I also call for peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims, promoting peace, justice, and unity among all people.

I thank our dear priests and religious for their dedication and encourage families and youth to live the Gospel values.

Let us truly live as resurrected people, embracing a life of joy.

Short report

04/04/2026

-The Blessing of the Fire and Preparation of the candle

29/03/2026

BISHOP HILARY NAANMAN DACHELEM CMF CELEBRATES PALM SUNDAY AT ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHEDRAL BAUCHI.

His Excellency, Most Rev. Dr. Hilary Naanman Dachelem CMF the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bauchi celebrates the mass of the Palm Sunday at st John's cathedral Bauchi.

The liturgy was spiced up with solemn procession, heart-touching songs and spiritual demonstration, as the choir led the congregation in uplifting hymn using palm branches.

The celebration was spirit-filled with a powerful homily by his Lordship, where he expresses appreciation to the Cathedral Administrator Very Rev. Fr. Hilary longs and his assistant Rev. Fr. Leonard Okechukwu Okonkwo Esq; the Religious and the entire church community for their dedication and commitment. He encouraged the faithful to live in peace with one another and to remain steadfast in love and unity.

Furthermore, the bishop calls on the faithful to embrace repentance and spiritual renewal. With a fatherly smiles and love, He concluded with a powerful message "Never… never… never give up."

The liturgy was filled with Gratitude and Solemn worship, with the faithful reflecting on the passion and death of Christ. The mass came to an end with a fatherly blessings from his Lordship. All depart in great joy, full of faith and submission to God as they journey with the Lord within the Holy week.

By: Agwo Anne Sh*tnaan
Catholic Diocese of Bauchi, Nigeria

29/03/2026