The late Jesuit historian Fr. Jose Arcilla, in his preface to the six-volume ‘Jesuit Missionary Letters from Mindanao,’ wrote: ‘One of the problems the Jesuits to contend with was the strong influence of the Muslims. Being strategically located, they were a force to reckon with. Occupying...
The Congregation of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary has been committed in the mission of deepening the faith of individuals, especially the young people since their arrival in Siasi, Sulu, Philippines in 1950 and 1953 in Davao City. The congregation was founded in Thueyts,...
The mission of Caraga was established by Fr. Pablo Pastells, SJ, and Fr. Juan Terricabras, SJ, who earlier substituted for Fr. Gregorio Parache, SJ, in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. Fr. Pastells left his Surigao assignment on October 4, 1876 and arrived at Cateel on November 1....
Celebrated as a pioneer in community development and faith, Sultan reflects family on a legacy of service. In a heartfelt tribute to his solid dedication and service, Engineer Rudy Sultan and his family were recently awarded at the 75th Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Archdiocese of...
The mission to attract pagans to Catholicism was hampered by realities on the ground. The natives of Samal, for instance, opposed the plan to pay tribute to the Church. Invoking the 1848 promise made by Don Jose Oyanguren exempting them from tithes, they left the...
“Kapoy ba nga nursing ka ug youth pod?” This is a question I often hear when sharing a cup of coffee with a youth member or parent. Truthfully, yes, it is tiring. I don’t want to sound hypocritical—balancing nursing school and youth ministry is a challenge...
Ang pagbunyag kang Hesus sa Suba sa Jordan nagtimaan sa sinugdanan sa Iyang publikong pagpangalagad o public ministry, ug sa pagpadayag sa Iyang tulo ka misyon isip Pari, Propeta, ug Hari. Sa dihang nabunyagan si Hesus, ang langit naabli ug ang tingog sa Amahan nag-ingon:...
In the Roman Catholic tradition, a Holy Year, or Jubilee is a great religious event. It is a year of forgiveness of sins and also the punishment due to sin, it is a year of reconciliation between adversaries, of conversion and receiving the Sacrament of...
Signs around the Eternal City declare “Roma si trasforma” — “Rome is transformed” as an explanation for the ubiquitous infrastructure projects underway, including the restoration of iconic sculptures and monuments, ahead of Jubilee 2025, a Holy Year that begins Christmas Eve. While the metropolis is seizing...
A week before Christmas, a daily Mass in honor of the Virgin Mother was held in the parish of Caraga but with a moderate number of people in attendance. On the last day of the vigil of Christmas, a simple Belen was set up outside...