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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After offering instruction, pope gives first Communion to 245 children
In the Catholic heart of Bulgaria, Pope Francis celebrated a special Mass for 245 children receiving their first Communion and thanked them for helping him, their parents and grandparents remember …
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The pro-life vote
On April 25, the Board of the Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas came out with a statement urging “Lay Groups and Christian Organizations” to lay aside non-partisanship in the coming senatorial electio…
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Saving life, saving heritage
I discussed in my last column the importance of preserving and conserving the national heritage, especially the churches in the Philippines. As Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan Diocese said,…
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A National Youth Day experience
SINULOG is the only time during the year that I dance. The opportunity comes to all the priests who concelebrate the Mass that climaxes the Saturday procession.
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Choosing Demands Firm Commitment
In preparation for the Synod on the Youth, Pope Francis held a personal dialogue with the youth, including a question-and-answer exchange.
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Beauty: A gift of the Catholic Church to the world (Part II)
IN my last column, I wrote about how, by inspiring art, the Catholic Church gives the world the precious gift of beauty. I concluded stressing that the Catholic Church should continue doing so.
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When the legitimate becomes immoral
WE have to be careful with this possibility that, sad to say, has become rampant nowadays. It cannot be denied that we are aware of the many blessings we have, and the many rights of our human cond…
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Respect rights of indigenous people, culture, pope tells mining industry
A “fallacious” economic model that exploits the earth’s resources while disregarding the rights and cultures of indigenous people has left the planet in a precarious condition and…
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Bishop hits attempts to suppress press freedom
A Catholic bishop has joined calls for greater press freedom in the country and deplored actions to suppress it.
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Caramoan’s St. Michael the Archangel Church marks 400 years
Traditional dances and songs mingled with Catholic rituals Tuesday as Caramoan islanders marked the 400th anniversary St. Michael the Archangel Church.
