Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria - CYON

04/08/2026

17/05/2026

Hello Chaplains & Youth Leaders! ✨🌍
Warm greetings in Christ!
We are joyfully preparing for West African Youth Days (WAYD) 2026 scheduled to hold in Accra, Ghana from September 7–11, 2026 under the theme:
“Take Courage: Catholic Youth as Actors and Agents of Peace and Hope in West Africa.” 🙌🏾
To ensure our publicity and media engagement are vibrant, authentic, and representative of all participating countries, we kindly request contributions from your Deaneries and Parishes.
📌 Requested Content
✅ Youth Testimonies
Short video clips (15–30 seconds) or written reflections from youths sharing how they live out courage, peace, and hope in their daily lives.
✅ Cultural Expressions
Traditional songs, dances, attire, spoken words, or creative reels that showcase your country’s unique youth culture.
✅ Faith in Action Stories
Highlights of community service, parish initiatives, outreach programs, evangelization efforts, or other impactful youth activities.
✅ Ambassador Content
Short clips or reflections from youth ambassadors mobilizing peers and expressing their excitement for WAYD 2026.
✅ Photos & Graphics
Pictures from youth gatherings, creative artworks, posters, flyers, or themed designs related to WAYD 2026.
🎥 Accepted Formats:
Short videos (15–30 seconds), reels, photos, graphics, or written reflections suitable for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter).
📩 Submission Channel:
0816 117 2139
📅 Submission Deadline:
June 30, 2026
📍 Important Notice:
Every Deanery/Parish is expected to submit at least one media content before the deadline. Kindly ensure that all contents are clear, decent, and properly captioned with the Parish/Deanery name.
We also encourage all youths to follow WAYD on X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for updates, engagement, and promotional activities.
Thank you for your cooperation and commitment toward making WAYD 2026 impactful, inspiring, and memorable. 🙏🏻
Christ calls, West African youths respond! ✨

01/05/2026

Happy new month to all CYONITES across the nation and beyond

May the new month provide us answers to our secret prayers.
Do remember also that it is the month of our blessed mother Mary and join in the devotion in your various parishes

20/04/2026

For God and For Youth!

Dear Leaders,

As preparations begin for the World Youth Day Seoul 2027, this pilgrimage offers a shared faith experience and a unique encounter with God. This celebration brings together young people from across the world united in hope and prayer.

The registration process is attached below. Kindly share widely across your diocese to enable individuals who desire to journey with us on this pilgrimage of faith to participate.

- Gosife Kizito Eze
National President, CYON

05/04/2026

CYON EASTER MESSAGE 2026
“Christus Vivit” - Christ is alive

Dear Youths,

Today we experience the joy which is truly found and only experienced through the heart of every Christian for Christ is alive and He is in you, he is with you and he never abandons you. (ChV 2)

By the power of the resurrection, Christ triumphed over death which he has overcome sorrow and anguish, sin, death and the power of darkness.

Christ's resurrection offers us hope to overcome the realities of life. It challenges us to a more radical conversion and newness. Thus, “When you feel you are growing old out of sorrow, resentment or fear, doubt or failure, he will always be there to restore your strength and your hope.” (ChV 2)

May God’s blessing continue to shine upon us through the hope of the resurrection and may our faith be increased through the everlasting redemption. Amen!

- Gosife Kizito Eze
CYON National President

05/04/2026

CYON NATIONAL CHAPLAIN EASTER MESSAGE 2026

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