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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Faith, healing and hope break ground in Zambales with new Padre Pio Shrine
On a cloudy Saturday morning in Barangay Dirita-Baloguen, the sound of shovels breaking soil marked
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Virac diocese closes Golden Jubilee celebration with 3-year pastoral plan
The Diocese of Virac formally concluded its 50th anniversary celebration on Aug.
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Priest urges altar servers to deepen Eucharistic devotion at St. Tarcisius relic tour
A Franciscan priest emphasized the vital role of altar servers in deepening devotion to the Eucharist, calling
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Central Luzon celebrates reg’l clergy day 2025
More than 370 priests from across Central Luzon recently gathered here to celebrate Regional Clergy
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Vatican announces theme for 2026 World Day of Peace
“Peace Be With You All: Towards an Unarmed and Disarming Peace” will be the theme for the 2026 World Day of Peace, the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development announced Aug. 26.…
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Pope Leo XIV: Lack of priests is a ‘great misfortune’ for the Catholic Church
Pope Leo XIV said during an audience with French altar servers in Rome on Aug. 25, the feast day of St. Louis IX, king of France, that the shortage of priests is “a great misfortune” for the Cathol…
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Church leader urges officials to embrace integrity on Heroes Day
Uy honored the sacrifices of Filipinos who fought for the country’s freedom, describing heroism not only as acts of valor on the battlefield but also as everyday choices grounded in love, sacrifice, and integrity. He warned that corruption, dishonesty, and self-interest continue to inflict “moral and spiritual wounds” on society, weakening institutions and burdening citizens. He also emphasized that heroism is not limited to national figures or public officials, citing parents who work hard for their families, youth who choose honesty, and communities that care for the environment and the poor as examples of modern-day heroes.
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Cardinal Tagle urges Filipino Catholics to confront societal ‘thorns’
A cardinal has urged Filipino Catholics to confront the “thorns” of society — including environmental destruction and corruption — through faith and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.…
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Only when we pass through narrow door in Jesus can we get to the Father
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Lk 13:22-30 | August 24, 2025 By Fr. Agustin Opalalic
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14 things we learn about Pope Leo XIV from his brother’s latest interview
Ever since his brother was named pope, John Prevost hasn’t been shy about talking to the press.
