The Archdiocese of Davao, through its Social Communications Ministry under the Archdiocesan Commission on Communications, continues to strengthen the Church’s mission of evangelization and truth-telling through the Archbishop Thibault Media Awards (ATMA) 2026, formerly known as the Davao Catholic Mass Media Awards. Relaunched on August...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="52081,52082,52083,52084,52085"] Last May 13, 2026, at 3:00 pm inside San Pedro Cathedral, the Archdiocese of Davao witnessed more than a priestly ordination. It was a celebration of the priesthood itself: a sacred vocation that continues to endure across generations. Rev. Fr. Roldan “Dan” Balon...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="51924,51925,51926,51927,51928"] From the heart of Davao City emerged a vocation that would shape not only a diocese but countless lives in the Church. Born on April 3, 1951, the 11th and youngest child of his parents, Bishop Guillermo Dela Vega Afable’s journey and...
As the season of Lent unfolds, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Davao enter a period of solemn reflection, sacrifice, and renewed commitment to prayer. In parishes across Davao City and its neighboring communities, the laity quietly begin their spiritual preparations weeks before Holy Week...
A significant milestone was reached during Day 3 of the DaDiTaMa 1st Quarterly Meeting with the formal Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing the DaDiTaMa Sub-Region Humanitarian Cluster. The agreement was signed by the DaDiTaMa Bishops together namely: Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D.,...
Forty years after the historic uprising along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) stirred a nation and altered the course of Philippine history, the Archdiocese of Davao gathered not merely to remember, but to pray for a renewed awakening of conscience. On February 25, the...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="51409,51410,51411"] On February 25, 2026, the nation marks the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, a milestone that continues to shape the Filipino understanding of freedom, faith, and civic responsibility. Forty years ago, what began as a cry against oppression transformed...
[gallery link="file" columns="2" size="full" ids="51329,51330"] The Davao Association of Catholic Schools (DACS) marked a historic milestone with the successful staging of its 1st Bible Quiz Bee 2026, held at Assumption College of Davao last January 30, 2026 in collaboration with the same institution. Bearing the theme...
Delegates from various dioceses and biblical apostolates across the country gathered in Baguio City for the 26th National Biblical Workshop held from February 2 to 5, 2026 at Hotel Supreme, Baguio City. Organized as a national venue for formation, dialogue, and collaboration, the workshop was...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="51313,51314,51315,51316,51317,51318"] Last January 31, 2026, the Archdiocesan Bible Apostolate of Davao (ABAD) successfully conducted the 4th Archdiocesan Youth Bible Symposium, was held at the Regional Major Seminary of Mindanao in Catalunan Grande. It is a gathering thoughtfully planned during the celebration of the...