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....
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...
A father’s life should be action-packed, whether in his twenties or senior years. This lifestyle builds up physical health, upgrades knowledge, develops a network of relationships and a robust spiritual life. As fathers, let us make the best out of our lives with all these...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="44602,44603,44604"] The most unforgettable memory I have of a Youth Convention dates back to National Youth Day in 2006. That convention paved the way for the numerous Youth Conventions I have attended since. Even now, as I am still included in the Youth...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="44596,44597,44598"] Allow me to share with you one of my very personal reflections during the 5th DADITAMA Youth Convention. Around a decade ago, when I entered the seminary, I can vividly recall the first time that I saw Archbishop Romulo Valles. This was when...
Dear Ate Emz, Ipaambit ko ang akong kasinatian kaniadtong anaa pa ako sa High School. Naga agad lang sa baon nga ginahatag sa ginikanan. Usahay wala gyud. Simple lang ang among kinabuhi. Mga mag-uuma ang akong mga ginikanan ug ang among abot sa pag-uma maoy among...
Last May 14, 2024, the Fraternity of the Diocesan Clergy of Davao gathered at the Mergrande Ocean Resort for a thought-provoking discussion led by Reverend Father Orlando Angelia, Family and Life Ministry Director. The topic at hand? The increasing trend of voluntary childlessness, also known...