President Marcos has expressed his desire to further flourish the Philippines' relationship with its international partners as he thanked them for their role in ensuring the country's success. CHEERS! — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles...
The Archbishop of Manila has suspended Fr. Alfonso B. Valeza from exercising priestly activities due to his “persistent defiance” to Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula. "Effective 3 June 2024, Rev. Fr. Alfonso B. Valeza is relieved from his duties as Parochial Administrator of the said...
The Archdiocese of Cebu, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, addressed the issue regarding the four donated 19th-century pulpit panels currently in the possession of the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP). The National Museum of the Philippines on Feb. 13 receives 19th-century panels depicting the founder...
While Filipinos celebrate romantic love on Valentine's Day, Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula took the opportunity to preach about a different kind of love—God's enduring love. Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula (Manila Bulletin photo) Speaking during a mass at the...
ILOILO CITY – Devotees of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (Our Lady of Candles), the patron saint of Western Visayas region, have been urged to be a light to others. DEVOTEES flock to the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in Iloilo City on Friday, February 2, to honor the Nuestra Señora de la...
DAVAO CITY – Samira Gutoc, a peace advocate, has urged the government to sustain the legacy of the late Davao Archbishop Emeritus Fernando Capalla on interfaith dialogues in Mindanao. Gutoc also asked the government to provide necessary support for the Bishops-Ulama Conference (BUC) co-convened...
Davao Archbishop-Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla (File photo) Presidential peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. paid respect and honor to the late Davao Archbishop Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla on Monday, Jan. 8, describing him as an "extraordinary leader" of the Catholic church who was a long-time...
DAVAO CITY – Presidential Assistant for Eastern Mindanao Leo Tereso Magno said the death of Archbishop Fernando Capalla is heartbreaking for the people of Davao whom he served as prelate for most of his life. Magno said he is one with the people of Davao in mourning the death of a selfless and...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte mourned the death of former Davao Archbishop Fernando Capalla on January 6. Duterte said he lost a good friend and counselor in Capalla. FORMER President Rodrigo R. Duterte (left) visits the wake of Archdiocese of Davao Archbishop Emeritus Fernando...
DAVAO CITY – The Archdiocese of Davao announced that Archbishop Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla passed away before dawn on Saturday, January 5. He was 89. CAPALLA Capalla, a former president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines from 2003 to 2005, was one of the most influential...
Archbishop Emeritus of Davao Fernando "Nanding" Capalla, a former President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), passed away early morning on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the age of 89. Courtesy of St. Francis Xavier Regional Major Seminary of Mindanao His passing was announced in...
ILOILO CITY – Catholics in Iloilo and Guimaras were urged to find peace in their hearts and express solidarity with the children of Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war this Christmas. ARCHBISHOP Jose Romeo Lazo (center) leads the Christmas Day Mass at the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in Iloilo City....
