Catholic religious missionaries play a significant role in the evangelization of the Davao region. With a history of Catholicism dating back to the Spanish colonial era (17th and 18th century), missionaries have been instrumental in spreading the teachings of the Catholic Church throughout the region....
As the Archdiocese of Davao celebrates its 75th foundation anniversary, the enduring legacy of consecrated men and women shines brightly. These torch bearers, inspired by the call for joy, have been essential in transforming Davao's religious and socio-economic landscape. From the early Recollects and Jesuits...
(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during the Archdiocesan SoCCom Day at the University of the Immaculate Conception Bajada Campus, June 12, 2024.) Ang ingon nga SoCCom Day ayaw kalimot pwede na isaulog sa barangay SoCCom Day, sa city...
Ika-13 nga Domingo sa Ordinaryong Panahon (June 30, 2024) Wis 1:13-15, 2:23-24 / Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-13 / 2 Cor 8:7-9, 13-15 / Mk 5:21-43 Ang tanang butang sa kalibotan mosunod sa mando sa Dios ug diha Kaniya walay makababag sa iyang plano. Atong nadungog ang...
The Congregation of the SISTER SERVANTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT OF PERPETUAL ADORATION or popularly known as the Pink Sisters due to their rose colored habit is a contemplative missionary congregation founded by St. Arnold Janssen, a German diocesan priest who was also the founder...
1938: Catholic Faithful from Bohol brought with them their patron saint, Sta. Cruz to Talicud Island. 2004–2006: Initial plan to establish Talicud Island as a parish. Initiated by Fr. Roy Mejias, who was the parish priest then of Sto. Niño Parish, Kaputian District, IGaCos, Davao del...
7th Anniversary of the Dedication of San Pablo Church May 30, 1997 6:00 am Presider: Fr. Guillermo V. Afable Vicar General - Former Parish Priest of San Pablo at the time of the consecration last May 30, 1990 Co-Celebrants: Fr. Dionsio Tabiliran – Parish Priest Fr. Jing Garcia – SVD Priest from...
In 1970, St, Francis Xavier Village, a newly opened a subdivision by Francisco and Dalisay Soriano,. Thirty-three family-residents pioneered the first subdivision Barangay Catalunan Grande, which later the residents themselves named it as a Skyline Village. Judge Vicente E. Calanog, one of the first settlers, organized...
(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during the Send Off Mass of the DaDiTaMa Youth Convention at Queen of Apostles College Seminary Chapel, June 9, 2024.) Why must we be hopeful, always joyful. In the lakbay, in the journey....
Ika-12 nga Domingo sa Ordinaryong Panahon (June 23, 2024) Job 38:1, 8-11 / Ps. 107:23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30-31 / 2 Cor 5:14-17 / Mk 4:35-41 ANGAY BA KITANG MAWAD-AG PAGLAOM SA PANAHON NGA KITA ADUNAY DAGKONG SULIRAN? Sa dihang gikuso-kuso sa dakong unos ang ilang sakayan, ang...