Laoag diocese elevates San Nicolas Church into diocesan shrine
A centuries-old parish church in the Diocese of Laoag will be elevated to a “diocesan shrine” status next month.
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Colombian bishops pray for peace following murder of 13 young people
The Colombian Bishops’ Conference appealed for peace following two brutal massacres of young people last week in the country.
Laguna church spiritually twinned with Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua in Italy
The Philippines’ and Asia’s first Antonian church was granted the privilege of “spiritual twinning” with the Pontifical Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, Italy.
NHCP affirms Limasawa Island as site of ‘First Easter Sunday Mass’
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has affirmed that the site of the “First Easter Sunday Mass” almost 500 years ago was held on Limasawa Island.
Pope Francis: Make coronavirus vaccine available to all
A potential coronavirus vaccine should be made available to all, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.
5 lay Filipinos receive papal awards for church service
Papal honors will be given to five lay Filipino Catholics in recognition of their outstanding service to the church.
Bishop praises Supreme Court for ‘courage’
The acting head of the Catholic bishops’ leadership lauded a Supreme Court decision upholding human rights in a drug case.
Pope Francis extends Loreto jubilee to 2021
Pope Francis has approved the extension of the Jubilee Year of Loreto to 2021.
Balanga diocese offers scholarship to kids of displaced OFWs
A Catholic diocese in the northern Philippines is providing scholarship for the children of overseas Filipino workers displaced by the coronavirus pandemic.
Bishop condemns killing of human rights activist
Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos has condemned the brutal murder of Zara Alvarez, “someone closest in my work with the oppressed”.
