(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Reverend Romulo G. Valles, D.D. during the Davao Clergy Pilgrimage, March 11, 2025 at the San Pedro Cathedral Parish.) The ancient custom of doing a pilgrimage is simply telling us and telling ourselves that life is a pilgrimage....
In a world where the traditional family is constantly challenged by shifting cultural norms and technological advancements, the role of St. Joseph as the guardian of the Holy Family remains more relevant than ever. Today, alternative family structures—ranging from same-sex unions to AI-driven humanoid companions—redefine...
Ika-3 Domingo sa Kwaresma (March 23, 2025) Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15 / Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 (8a) / 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12 / Lk 13:1-9 Ang paghinulsol mao ang usa ka butang nga kinahanglan natong buhaton tungod kay kita makasasala. Sa dihang maghinulsol kita, ang atong kasingkasing...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="47720,47721,47722,47723"] Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines - The DADITAMA Conference on New Evangelization officially commenced on March 11, 2025, gathering delegates from the Archdiocese of Davao, Diocese of Digos, Diocese of Tagum, and Diocese of Mati. The conference began with the arrival of...
SHAPE: The logo’s shape resembles the usual coat of arms of bishops and dioceses, symbolizing DADITAMA’s commitment to the Apostolic Mission of the Universal Church. DOMINANCE OF COLOR BLUE: The color blue reflects the Marian values embraced by the people of God in DADITAMA. It represents...
The Order of the Ministers of the Infirm, known worldwide as the Camillians, marked 50 years of their missionary presence in the Philippines. The milestone was celebrated with a Mass presided over by Bishop Elias Ayuban Jr at the Cubao Cathedral on Saturday, March 8. Among those...
Kini mao ang kamatuoran sa kinabuhi ug sa kalibutan. Napamatud-an na kini sa kasaysayan sa kalibutan nga importante ang pamilya diha sa "wholeness" sa tawo ug diha usab sa paglahutay sa "order" o kahan-ay sa kalibutan. Apan tataw nga namiligro na ang dagan sa pamilya...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="47702,47703,47704,47705,47706"] In a solemn practice of faith and unity, the Diocesan and Religious Clergy of the Archdiocese of Davao embarked on a Pilgrimage Walk at dawn on March 11, 2025, marking a significant spiritual journey in observance of the Jubilee Year of Hope. The...
This is a quote by St. Camillus de Lellis, Patron Saint of the Sick, Nurses, and Hospitals, Founder of the Order of the Ministers of the Infirm, more commonly known as the Camillians, where I belong to as a religious priest. As we know, Jesus, in...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="47675,47676,47677"] Ash Wednesday is a Christian Catholic holy day of prayer and fasting. Ash Wednesday, the 1st day of Lent, is observed by fasting, abstinence from meat, repentance, and reconciliation. By burning palm fronds from the previous year's Palm Sunday and placing the...