Quiapo Church elevated as ‘Archdiocesan Shrine of the Black Nazarene’
The St. John the Baptist Parish or Quiapo Church has been elevated to the status of an archdiocesan shrine.
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PhilPost issues Santo Niño de Cebu stamp
Special commemorative stamps have been issued by the Philippine Postal Corp. to celebrate the 500 years of Christianity in the country.
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Vatican statement on Ramadan: ‘Christians and Muslims are called to be bearers of hope’
The Vatican’s interreligious dialogue council released a statement Friday sending “fraternal good wishes” to Muslims for the month of Ramadan.
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Pope Francis prays for peace as Ukraine-Russia tensions rise
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for reconciliation amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
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Caloocan Cathedral sets up own ‘community pantry’
The Diocese Kalookan has set up its own community pantry” at the San Roque Cathedral where people can donate basic goods to help others in need amid the Covid-19 crisis.
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Three-time Olympian shares her conversion story
Today, Dominique Dawes is a three-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist. But back in 1996, she was a teenage girl feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders.
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Benedict XVI turns 94 years old
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was born 94 years ago, April 16, in the town of Marktl, Bavaria. More than eight years after he announced his retirement from the papacy in 2013, Benedict continues to li…
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Historical marker unveiled at N. Samar church
Northern Samar on Thursday unveiled the historical marker recognizing the role of the Catubig Church in the province’s heritage.
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Caritas Philippines hits Duterte for lifting ban on new mines
The Catholic Church’s social action arm criticized the Duterte administration for lifting a moratorium on new mining agreements.
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Actress, priest win CSMA ’social media influencer’ awards
A parish priest at the Quasi-Parish of Our Lady of La Salette at the Muzon village of San Jose del Monte town, he maintains a Youtube channel for his vlogs, reflections and archives of his homilies. Here are the other winners of the Catholic Social Media Awards 2019: Best Parish Facebook Page – Quiapo Church Best Organization Facebook Page – Millennial Catholics Best Public Facebook Group – Sakristan Spotted-Philippines Best Diocesan Website – Archdiocese of Jaro Best Parish Website – Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu Best Catholic Organization Website – The Varsitarian Best Catholic Vlog – Rix The Seminarian Best Twitter – MFC Youth Best Instagram – Almusalita Catholic Song of the Year – “Kapit” by Liveloud Worship THE CSMA was established in 2015 by YouthPinoy, a group of young people who come from different Catholic organizations, and Areopagus Communications, Inc.
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Nuncio to Filipinos: ‘Live your baptismal calling’
Papal nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown led the commemoration of the first Christian baptism in the Philippines on Wednesday and called on Filipinos to live their baptismal calling.
