Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has criticized those who use the poor for their own gain. Cardinal Jose Advincula (Ali Vicoy/MB) Advincula also took a swipe against those who only remember the poor when it is election season. "When we just remember the poor and put them on the center...
Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles has asked priests to encourage families to have an Advent wreath in their homes. Archbishop Romulo Valles, CBCP President (CBCP NEWS/ MANILA BULLETIN) "I call on our parish priests in particular to do this promotion to our families, that is, to put up Advent Wreaths...
The Archdiocese of Cebu is asking for prayers for the cause for sainthood of Servant of God Archbishop Teofilo Camomot. Archdiocese of Cebu (Facebook) A Meeting of Theologians will be held Tuesday, Nov. 9, in Rome, Italy to discuss the ‘positio’ of Archbishop Camomot, the Archdiocese of Cebu...
The Archdiocese of Manila has a new chancellor and vice chancellor. Photo RCAM FB Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula appointed Fathers Isidro Marinay and Carmelo Arada as chancellor and vice chancellor, respectively. The Archdiocese of Manila Office of Communications posted the circular...
Parishes in the Archdiocese of Cebu will now have an ecological ministry. Photo from Archdiocese of Cebu FB In a circular letter dated Nov. 3, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma encouraged the establishment of a “Parish Ecological Ministry." "Apart from the global pandemic that we are all experiencing...
As the Catholic Church observes World Mission Sunday today, October 24, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines president Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles called on the faithful “to be missionaries especially to the poor and the needy.” “Our faith calls each of us to do mission –...
The Santo Niño Parish Church in Tacloban City will be elevated to an archdiocesan shrine next month. Photo from Sto. Niño de Tacloban FB Palo Archbishop John Du approved the petition to raise the parish to an archdiocesan shrine status. “The bishop has already given his positive response and we...
Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose F. Advincula (MANILA BULETIN FILE PHOTO) Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Archdiocese of Manila announced on Friday, Sept. 17. “His Eminence Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Archbishop of Manila,...
Nueva Segovia Archbishop Marlo Peralta has asked every parish and priest in his archdiocese to have a personal protective equipment (PPE) ready for use if called to do an Anointing of the Sick during this COVID-19 pandemic. Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia In a circular letter dated Sept. 8, the...
Three brothers were ordained to the priesthood on Wednesday, Sept. 8, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Photo from the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro FB page Avenido siblings Rev. Jestonie, Rev. Jessie James, and Rev. Jerson Rey were ordained by Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Jose Cabantan at the...
(UNSPLASH/ FILE PHOTO) Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles Brown has urged the Filipino youth to develop a habit of praying to get closer to God. Brown said that prayer is important to "get in touch" with the Lord. “When we do this thing, the line of communication between us and...
With the increasing number of deaths in Cebu due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the difficulty to find vacant spaces for burial, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma has allowed the burial in Catholic cemeteries of non-Catholics who succumbed to the disease. Photo from the Roman Catholic...
