[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="29335,29336,29334"] This year, the global reach of the novel coronavirus revealed our shared human nature and the inter-connectivity of our economies, political structures, health care systems, food production chains, energy and transportation systems in devastating ways. The pandemic also demonstrated that the entire...
A Catholic bishop appealed for more “missionaries of creation” who will continue to advocate for environment protection. Bishop Daniel Presto of San Fernando de La Union said the country needs more voices “to care for the earth” and towards a better future. “[We need] voices that will...
An excerpt of the homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao and CBCP President during the 61st Foundation Anniversary and Parochial Fiesta Celebration of Our Lady of Assumption Parish, F. Torres St., Davao City, August 15, 2020. (Part 1 of...
Today, September 13, is National Catechists’ Day, the culmination of the National Catechetical Week. In all churches, we offer prayers and material contribution for our catechists. In this time of the pandemic, when there are no face to face classes, our catechists are challenged like our...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has embarked on a new advocacy that promotes “holistic approach” to the Church’s responses on the coronavirus pandemic. Dubbed as “Yakapin ang Bagong Bukas (Embrace the New Tomorrow)”, the campaign was launched online at various church-based Facebook pages on...
Ika-24 nga Domingo sa Ordinaryong Panahon (September 13, 2020) Sir. 27:30-28:7 / Sal. 103 / Rom. 14:7-9 / Mt. 18:21-35 Dunay estorya sa usa ka tawo nga makapabuhi og patay. Usa ka gabii, ang duha ka patay iyang gipabangon gikan sa ilang panteyon ug giingnan, “sige suroy...
A number of Christian and Muslim volunteers banded together in cleaning up the shoreline of a coastal village in the city on Thursday. The activity in Brgy. Bancao-Bancao was led by the Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa (AVPP) as the local Church marks the “Season of...
Education plays a very important role in the growth of the person and in ordering the society. It should include, first and foremost, spiritual formation. This week is National Catechetical Week. Just as the Department of Education is doing all that they can to continue to...
Bishop Enrique Macaraeg of Tarlac has approved the episcopal coronation of Nuestra Señora de la Merced enshrined at a diocesan shrine in the city. Dela Merced Shrine Rector Fr. Jesus Gragasin made the announcement during Mass on Sunday. “In honor of our beloved patroness, Nuestra Señora de...
Archbishop Paul Coakley, Chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development of the US Bishops’ Conference, is encouraging solidarity, respect for the dignity of workers, and charity in the annual Labor Day statement, centered on rebuilding a dignified post-pandemic world. “This Labor Day is...