Author: Christina Hermoso
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The Catholic faithful observe the Feast of Saint Bernadette Soubirous on Friday, April 16
Also known as St. Bernadette of Lourdes, she was a well-known Christian mystic and visionary, whose visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1858 paved the way for the worldwide devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes.
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Filipinos in Spain celebrate 500 years of Christianity
The Filipino community in the Spanish capital of Madrid in Spain recently got together in a Holy Mass to celebrate the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines.
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Radio Veritas warns public against scammers
Church-run Radio Veritas has warned the public against scammers who use the faith-based radio station’s name for healing services for a fee.
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Roman Catholics observe Divine Mercy Sunday today, April 11.
The feast serves as a reminder of Jesus’ promise for “the complete forgiveness of sins and punishment on this day that gives mankind a chance for salvation.”
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Diocese of Novaliches launches E- Prayer for COVID-19 patients
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients who are in need of prayers online with a priest may access an online prayer request platform set up by the Diocese of Novaliches.
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Catholic churches to pray for an end to the pandemic on Divine Mercy Sunday
All Catholic churches in the country will pray for an end to the pandemic on Divine Mercy Sunday, which will be observed on April 11.
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Feast of Saint John Baptist de la Salle
The Roman Catholic Church marks Wednesday, April 7, the Feast of Saint John Baptist de la Salle, the revered founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the patron saint of teachers.
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Feast of Saint Vincent Ferrer
Roman Catholics honor today, April 5, the life and works of Saint Vincent Ferrer, who is regarded as the greatest Dominican preacher.
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33-day spiritual preparations for national consecration to St. Joseph begin
The 33-day spiritual preparations for the National Day of Consecration to St. Joseph had begun and will feature daily reflections to deepen the faithful’s understanding and faith to St. Joseph.
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Papal nuncio urges Filipino faithful to ‘share the gift of faith’
Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown called on the Filipino faithful "to share the gift of faith" as an expression of gratitude to God for sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to save mankind.
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Easter Sunday: A beacon of hope, help, and healing – Bishop Santos
“As we celebrate Christ’s Resurrection, let us focus on the true meaning of Easter. Let us reflect how in this tumultuous pandemic, Easter can be our permanent beacon of hope, help, and healing,” a Roman Catholic Church leader said as the nation marks Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection on Sunday, April 4.
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Faithful invited to observe Black Saturday rites over Radio Veritas
Church-run Radio Veritas is inviting the faithful to observe Black Saturday rites online.
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CBCP appeals for more assistance for the poor
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is appealing for more support and assistance for the poor and the needy.
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Feast of San Pedro Calungsod
Roman Catholics honor Friday, April 2, the life and works of Visayan martyr San Pedro Calungsod, the second Filipino saint.
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Church leader calls for a day of charity today, Maundy Thursday
Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo calls on the faithful to observe Maundy Thursday as a day of charity by showing compassion to the poor.
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CBCP appeals for ‘more fervent prayers’ for those in ECQ areas
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is appealing for more fervent prayers for the safety and well-being of those residing or working in areas placed under the enhanced community quarantine following the spike in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases.
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Holy Tuesday: Faithful urged to examine conscience in preparation for Easter
Military Ordinariate of the Philippines (MOP) Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio has called on the faithful especially the members of the military to examine their conscience in preparation for Easter.
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Holy Monday: Bishop tells faithful to ‘be careful, not fearful’
As Christendom marks the second day of the Holy Week on Monday, March 29, a Catholic Church leader called on the faithful to “be careful and not fearful” amid the spike in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases.