As the Barangay and Sanggguniang Kabataan elections draw near, Catholics are urged to exercise their right to vote and push for better governance in their communities. “The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections will finally push through. It marks an opportunity for change – for better...
[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="20446,20447"] Inspired by the latest movie Avengers: Infinity War, the images of nine priests were overlaid in the faces of the main actors for the backdrop in the reception after the mass in celebration of their 25th year in the priesthood, May 1,...
[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="20527,20528"] TACURONG CITY---Orlando Cardinal Quevedo has told his newly-ordained deacons to look beyond the comfort in the performance of their ministry. In his homily during the rite of ordination to the diaconate at the Nuestra Señora Dela Candelaria Parish here, April 30, Cardinal Quevedo...
[caption id="attachment_20507" align="alignright" width="253"] Photo by Brenda P. Milan[/caption]“The Lord is my strength. He is my strength in this particular role to be a shepherd to God’s people.” These are the words of Bishop Abel Apigo on the night when he made his profession of faith...
[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="20486,20488,20487,20489,20490,20491,20492"] The sound of trumpets could be heard echoing throughout San Pedro Cathedral on April 24, Tuesday, to herald the ordination of a new bishop, who will be shepherding the local church of Mati. In the presence of the faithful, 41 bishops, and 257...
[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="20476,20477,20478,20482,20479,20480,20481,20483,20475,20474"] Bishop Abel Apigo installed as second Bishop of Mati MATI CITY---Crowds line up along the street patiently waiting under the heat of the sun just to have a glimpse of their new bishop. The bishop, standing at the back of a makeshift ‘bishop mobile’,...
Days of waiting are coming to an end as the third bishop to be ordained from the diocesan clergy of Davao will assume his new role as second bishop of the Diocese of Mati. Fellow Davao grown bishops will join in the laying on of hands...
The Archdiocesan Social Action Center of Davao (ASAC) has partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry in training parishioners in organic chicken farming. The seminar held April 15 and 16 was attended by 60 individuals who were taught about the health benefits of growing organic...
He feared the seminary once but God destined him to be there. Just like any young priest, he was afraid to be assigned in the seminary because he felt that he’s not ready to guide young men in their journey towards priesthood. Despite that, his trust in...
[caption id="attachment_20348" align="alignright" width="282"] Bishop-elect Medel Aseo[/caption]Bishop-elect Medel Aseo is fourth prelate of Tagum Diocese The Pope has named the new Bishop of Tagum among their clergy. Fr. Medel Aseo, 63, was named as the new successor of Bp. Wilfredo Manlapaz during the latter’s 77th birthday celebration,...