[gallery link="file" columns="2" size="full" ids="44848,44849"] The message of synodality, that is, to journey together as the People of God, has been deeply engraved in the hearts of the Roman Catholic Church and more so in the hearts of those who serve the church. We are constantly...
This question popped into my mind while I was getting a haircut at a barber shop and watching a dating segment on a popular noontime TV show. During the question-and-answer portion, the host asked a contestant, “Ano ang ibig sabihin ng pagiging mature?” (What does...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="44832,44833,44834,44835"] Marking a significant milestone in the history of the Archdiocese of Davao, the Archdiocesan Commission on Cultural heritage, in partnership with the Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC), launched its first exhibit for the 75th Diamond Jubilee Celebration of the Archdiocese of...
Ika-14 nga Domingo sa Ordinaryong Panahon (July 7, 2024) Ez 2:2-5 / Ps 123:1-2, 2, 3-4 / 2 Cor 12:7-10 / Mk 6:1-6 “Ang propeta gitahod sa tanang dapit gawas lang sa iyang kaugalingong lungsod, mga kadugo uga banay.” Kini ang kasinatian sa mga magtutudlo sa Balaang...
As we celebrate the Archdiocese of Davao’s Diamond Jubilee, it is crucial to reflect on the remarkable history and contributions of the early missionaries who brought Catholicism to our beloved land. Understanding our past not only grounds us in our faith but also provides a...
(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during tduring the 3rd Day of the Pastoral Visit to St. Mary of the Perpetual Rosary Parish at GKK Sta. Teresita Green Orchard Village, June 19, 2024.) I would like to say first...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="44810,44811,44812,44813"] For decades, the Immaculate Conception Parish (ICP) in Mintal, Davao City, has been a beacon of faith, inspiring countless young men to answer the call to the priesthood. Recently, this legacy was celebrated in a gathering organized by Mr. Marcelino "Jun" Escalada,...
(This “History of Evangelization in the Archdiocese of Davao” is an ongoing project of the Archdiocesan Commission on the Cultural Heritage of the Church (ACCHC) under the supervision of Fr. Russell A. Bantiles, PhD, its current director.) (First of two parts) As American historian John Hope Franklin...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="44799,44800,44801,44802,44803"] On a rainy morning on June 20, 2024, the Archdiocese of Davao radiated with excitement and deep happiness as Rev. Ranie Boy Labadan Pamplona embraced the sacred calling of the priesthood through his ordination. His ordination at his home parish, St. Joseph The...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="44762,44763,44764,44765,44766"] Our journey continues to raise the same question: Where exactly are we today? With joy in marking the 61st Parochial Fiesta and in the spirit of synodality, San Antonio de Padua Parish - Agdao, joins the Archdiocese of Davao in the 75th Diamond...