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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Austrian bishops join int’l condemnation of killings in PH
Austria’s Catholic bishops have joined the international community in condemning the human rights abuses and killings in the Philippines.
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Thousands join simultaneous ‘Walk for Life’
A diverse crowd carrying colorful placards and chanting slogans took the streets in a simultaneous marches across the country Saturday, all with the aim of promoting the sanctity of human life.
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Pope Francis to visit Egypt April 28-29
In what will be his first international trip of the year, Pope Francis will be traveling to Cairo, Egypt, April 28-29, showing that interfaith dialogue is a priority.
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Here’s what Pope Francis is doing for Holy Week
With Easter only a month away, plans have already been set in the Vatican for the celebrations surrounding the big day, and the lead-up to Holy Week will be filled with several papal daytrips, Mass…
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Pope Francis and Lebanese president talk Syrian war
With the 6th anniversary of the start of the Syrian war as backdrop this week, Pope Francis met Thursday morning with the President of Lebanon, Michel Aoun.
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The challenge to open our hearts to Jesus
3nd Sunday of Lent, Year A (John 4:5-42) March 19, 2017
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The Christian Community as a People Living on the Wisdom of God
3nd Sunday of Lent, Year A (John 4:5-42) March 19, 2017
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CBCP Commission awards outstanding OFW children
RON REGINO MANILA– In support and assistance to Filipino migrant family members, the 9th Gawad Anak OFW: Ten Outstanding Sons and Daughters of OFWs Student Achievers’ (TOSDOSA) awarding ceremony was held at the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCAA) in Intramuros, on March 17. Gift for the OFW Parents Kiana Carlyn Silang from Our Lady of Caysasay Academy, Batangas won the first place in the elementary level while Aisha Cruz Said from Pilar College of Zamboanga City, garnered the top award for the high school category. “I thank all who support us all the way, thank you for appreciating our efforts, because we are not only doing this for ourselves, we are doing this to thank our parents’ hard work,” Aisha Said expressed in her closing message.
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Youth gear up for ‘Year of Parish’
Spearheaded by the CBCP’s Episcopal Commission on Youth (ECY), youth ministers from across the country gathered this week to discuss how their programs can be more in sync with Year of the Parish directives. In his talk, the priest explained the Year of the Parish theme, which is also in line with the “novena years” of preparation for the 500th anniversary of the Church in the Philippines, in 2021. Picardal about the Parish as Communion of Communities is an indication and invitation to be one in mind and heart in serving the young people,” explained ECY executive director Fr. Conegundo Garganta.
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CBCP lauds anti-death penalty lawmakers
The lawmakers who stand against the reimposition of the death penalty despite intimidation and pressure have earned the praise of the country’s Catholic bishops.
