The Roman Catholic Church marks the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God and World Day of Peace on the first day of every year. Mary Mother of God (Manila Bulletin file photo) The Holy Father Pope Francis traditionally celebrates a Holy Mass commemorating the two significant religious events at 10 a.m....
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) assured seafarers and their families of prayers and support as it paid tribute to their sacrifices and hard work. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (Manila Bulletin File Photo) Balanga,...
The Roman Catholic Church will honor on Wednesday, Dec. 28, the first martyrs of the Catholic faith - the Holy Innocents (Santos Inocentes) - the children of the neighborhood of Bethlehem who was massacred upon the order of King Herod of Judea in his desperate attempt to eliminate the Infant Jesus,...
Devotees will celebrate on Tuesday, December 27, the feast of St. John the Evangelist, the youngest of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ, and the author of the Fourth Gospel in the Holy Bible, the Book of Revelation, and three epistles, which contain the sublime definition of the divinity - God is...
As the nation celebrates another Christmas amid the pandemic, a Roman Catholic Church leader reminded the faithful of the true essence of the season. Divine Infancy Month (Catholic Online) “Christmas,” the prelate said, is “Jesus dwelling in us.” “Everything is God’s grace. Everything...
By RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Filipino Catholics mark the last nine days of the Christmas countdown with Simbang Gabi–consecutive votive masses in anticipation of Christmas and to honor the Virgin Mary. From December 16 to 24, devotees from all walks of life make an effort to wake up every...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula cited the strong faith of the Filipino people as more parishioners are going back to hear the live masses just as the Catholic Church began its observance of the nine-day “Simbang Gabi.” cardinal jose advincula (manila bulletin photo) “Jesus is the...
As the Catholic Church starts the observance of the nine-day “Simbang Gabi,” Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care, expressed support for the celebration of the votive masses as well as the Misa...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Youth chairman Daet Bishop Rex Andrew Alarcon has called on the Filipino youth to find ways to adapt to the rapidly changing times. Bishop Rex Alarcon (CBCP image) In his message for National Youth Day, which will be observed...
The Roman Catholic Church will commemorate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, Dec. 8. Immaculate Conception (Catholic Tradition) At the Immaculate Conception Parish in Tayuman, Tondo, Manila, holy masses will be celebrated starting at 5:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. The Misa Mayor...
Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo "Pulong" Duterte paid his respects to his late grandfather, Vicente Gonzales Duterte, on the occasion of the latter's 111th birth anniversary last week. Rep. Duterte (left) and former president Rodrigo Duterte inside Roman Catholic Cemetery in Davao City (Rep....
The Catholic Church observes Nov. 23 as Red Wednesday in support of Christians around the world who suffer from discrimination because of their faith. Red Wednesday (Facebook) The observance likewise seeks to promote the Church, particularly in countries where Christians are persecuted and...
