After two years of study, the country’s Catholic bishops will decide on a proposal to establish a “personal prelature” for Filipino migrants when they meet in plenary next weekend. Msgr. Bernardo Pantin, secretary general of the episcopal conference, said the proposal will be on the table...
Auxiliary Bishop-elect Ruben Labajo of Cebu said he was “overwhelmed and humbled” to be appointed to the episcopate by Pope Francis. Speaking over Radio Veritas on Saturday, he said his appointment was unexpected considering his “weaknesses, inadequacies, and limitations”. “I am completely overwhelmed by the news,” Labajo...
The Vatican has declared the National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City as an “international shrine”. Bishop Francisco de Leon of Antipolo on Saturday said the Vatican approved their petition to give the shrine, which is also the Cathedral of...
GENERAL SANTOS City— Caritas Philippines, the social action and advocacy arm of the Catholic Church, is leading a movement that seeks to help ensure good governance. Its head Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo announced their advocacy June 14 at the 40th National Social Action General Assembly (NASAGA)...
Construction has started for a religious structure that will serve as a ‘center for exorcism’ in the Archdiocese of Manila. It will be known as the Saint Michael Center for Spiritual Liberation and Exorcism, located in Guadalupe Viejo, a neighborhood in the city of Makati. The project...
A Catholic bishop in South Cotabato welcomed Friday the governor’s decision to veto a measure allowing open-pit mining in the province, but called on the public to remain vigilant. Bishop Cerilo Casicas of the Marbel diocese said there is reason to celebrate but they aren’t letting...
The social action arm of the Catholic Church gives strong opposition to the proposed postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election set for December this year. According to Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, national director of Caritas Philippines, “pushing back the barangay and SK elections for...
The Archdiocese of Caceres on Sunday launched a two-year preparation to mark the centenary of the pontifical coronation of the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. The launching was highlighted with a Mass presided over by Archbishop Rolando Tria Tirona at the Minor Basilica and National...
The century-old image of Mary, Help of Christians enshrined at her national shrine in Parañaque City was granted pontifical coronation on her feast day May 24. The rite took place during Mass presided over by Cardinal Jose Advincula, archbishop of Manila. The cardinal said the canonical coronation...
A 19th century church in Catanduanes province became the latest addition to the country’s registry of historic sites and structures. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) unveiled Tuesday a historical marker for the St. John the Baptist Parish Church in Bato town. Bishop Manolo de...