Roman Catholics observe Tuesday, June 21, the feast day of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, the patron saint of the Christian youth. The revered Italian saint remains well venerated in many countries including the Philippines. At the St. Louis University Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Parish in Baguio City, a feast...
MADRID, Spain -- Spanish Catholics want Rome to consider talks on the future of the priesthood including optional celibacy, the ordination of women and also of married men, a key document showed Saturday. The document, a copy of which was seen by AFP, was unveiled by the CEE Episcopal Conference...
Roman Catholics observe Friday, March 4, the first Friday of Lent, traditionally considered with the next six Fridays until, April 15, Good Friday, as a Day of Sacrifice, fasting, and penance in preparation for the solemn observance of the Holy Week, which begins on April 10, Palm Sunday of the...
While her political life is still relatively short at only nine years and counting, Vice President Leni Robredo promised she had never let allies influence her decision when it comes to people’s interests. Vice President Leni Robredo speaks during the Catholic E-Forum on Radyo Veritas....
Marian devotees will offer special prayers, light candles, and recite the holy rosary Sunday, Nov. 21, to mark the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple of Jerusalem, which is believed to be the beginning of the preparation for Mary’s mission and destiny as the Mother...
Roman Catholics observe Sunday, Nov. 21, the Solemnity of Christ the King, the last Sunday of the Catholic Church’s liturgical year. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) The feast signals the observance of the following Sunday, Nov. 28, as the First Sunday of Advent in preparation for Christmas. In all...
The Roman Catholic Church commemorates Sunday, June 6, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi in remembrance of the institution by Jesus Christ of the Holy Eucharist to His apostles during the Last Supper. Corpus Christi (From Catholic.org) In Rome, Italy, the Holy Father Pope Francis traditionally leads...
May 23 is Pentecost Sunday and the Catholic Church is celebrating its "1,988th birthday”. (PIXABY) Pentecost, one of the important Catholic feast days, marks the end of the Easter season and celebrates the so-called birthday of the Church. It happens 50 days after the resurrection of Jesus, and...
Father Ronaldo Pedroso, parish priest of Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Maypajo, Caloocan City, will celebrate a High Mass Sunday, May 23, at 9 a.m. in celebration of the Feast of Mary Help of Christians (Maria Mapag ampon sa mga Kristiyano) on May 24. Mary Help of Christians (Manila...
The Roman Catholic Church observes Pentecost Sunday today, May 23, marking the end of the Easter season. The feast commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus Christ as He had promised. Pentecost Sunday (Photo from Catholic.org) Also known as the Feast of the Holy...
Roman Catholics celebrate Saturday, May 22, the Feast of Santa Rita de Cascia, the patron saint of impossible causes. St. Rita de Cascia (image from Catholic.org) Born in Cascia, Italy in the year 1381, Sta. Rita joined the Augustinian community after her husband died and served as an Augustinian...
Manila Archdiocese Apostolic Administrator Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo will celebrate a "Misa Mayor" (High Mass) at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at the Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Senora de Guia (Our Lady of Guidance) in Ermita, Manila in solemn commemoration of the 450th Feast of Our Lady of...
