MANILA, Feb. 7, 2014— Church leaders must continue guiding and hold counseling services for the youth to avoid pre-marital sex, a Catholic bishop said. Bishop Honesto Ongtioco of Cubao said it is a challenge for a church that knew it has more work to do for...
Rev. Mother Mary of the Sacred Heart (Jovina Isabel E. Saavedra), of the Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCD), Prioress of the Carmel of St. Teresa of Jesus in Mati City, Davao Oriental, returned home to the Father last January 7, 2014 at about 9:25 PM...
Bishop Alvaro del Portillo was the first successor of Opus Dei founder St Josemaria Escriva In a letter addressed to the Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Holy See confirmed Pope Francis’ approval of the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo, which will be held...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is not yet taking a position on the proposals to amend the 1987 Constitution. House Speaker Sonny Belmonte Jr. had declared Charter change as one of his priority measures for the 16th Congress. However, CBCP president Archbishop Socrates Villegas said...
Young professionals generally, may not be that psyched to talk about their faith, but maybe a little coffee will help, a couple of Catholic professionals believe. Launching the Mercy Café last February 8 at the Grills and Sizzles Restaurant, Jhonsen Sales and Sky Ortigas, came up...
The impact of media today is tremendous and is everywhere. Its influence is paramount in the moulding of religious and moral attitudes, and the formation of political, social and educational systems. Thanks to the pioneers who helped powered our social communications and mass media office in...
The horrifying effects of typhoon Yolanda and temblor in the Visayas Region have created social disaster awareness in the country. Davao Association of Catholic Schools, Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines XI (DACS-CEAP) together with Archdiocese of Davao conducted “Conversations on Disaster Preparedness” on February...
Participating in divine worship services as a choir member is a sacred responsibility, not to be taken lightly. Last January 12 a mass was held by the consecration of the bread and wine to be offered in the sacrament. It was officiated by the Parish Priest...
Agig pagpalambo ug pagpahugot sa pagtoong Katoliko gipahigayon sa Parokya sa Virgen Dolorosa sa Babak ang upat ka bulan nga pagbansay ug pag refresh sa mga pagtulon-ang Katoliko ug mga responsibilidad sa mga lideres sa GKK. Kini kabahin sa planong pastoral aron sa pag-umol sa...
The Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Bangkal had already lined up series of activities for the year 2014. The busy year for the laity started with a continuous recruitment for a two-year Theology Formation through IIREF for all interested lay people, especially the lay...