An official of Quiapo Church said they will comply with the National Task Force Against COVID-19 resolution suspending the "traslacion" or procession of the image of the Black Nazarene and other activities related to it. Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN In an interview, Msgr. Hernando...
In preparation for the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9, Quiapo Church in Manila will be temporarily closed to the public from Jan. 3 to 6 for disinfection. Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN Father Douglas Badong, Parochial Vicar of Quiapo Church, announced the temporary closure in a...
The Roman Catholic Church marks the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God and World Day of Peace on the first day of every year. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Catholic News Agency) Pope Francis traditionally celebrates a Holy Mass in commemoration of the two significant religious events at 10 a.m. (4...
Amid the rise in coronavirus cases these past few days and as the Filipino nation observes New Year’s Eve Friday, Dec. 31, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines Health Care Ministry vice chairman, Military Ordinariate of the Philippines Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio reminded the public...
The annual blessing of the replicas of the revered Black Nazarene has begun Monday, Dec. 27 and will be held until Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church) in Manila. Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church image) Quiapo Church parochial vicar Fr. Douglas Badong said,...
Filipino Catholic community welcomes opening of Arabian Gulf's largest Catholic cathedral in Bahrain ARAB-FILIPINO FRIENDSHIP Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, chairman of the board of trustees of King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence delivering the inauguration address Our Lady of...
The National Museum of the Philippines has turned over the reconstructed parish church to the Diocese of Tagbilaran On Oct. 15, 2013, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Bohol and its neighboring islands causing major damage to many centuries-old heritage structures in the area, one of which is the...
Individuals who have yet to be vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) should just attend "Simbang Gabi" or the traditional early morning mass virtually. (Photos from MANILA BULLETIN/ Unsplash) Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles made this suggestion...
Planning to attend the nine-day "Simbang Gabi" (dawn mass)? Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN Here is the schedule of some of the popular churches here in Metro Manila. -Manila Cathedral Dec. 15 to 23 (8 p.m.), Dec. 16 to 24 (4:30 a.m.). -Quiapo Church Dec. 15 to 23 (7 p.m. and 8 p.m.),...
Zamboanga Archbishop Romulo dela Cruz died on Friday, Dec. 10 after a long battle with a lingering illness. He was 74. Photo from the Parroquia De la Nuestra Señora La Virgen Dela Paz y Buen Viaje - RCAZ In a Facebook post by the Parroquia dela Nuestra Señora La Virgen dela Paz Y Buen Viaje, it...
Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos has expressed support to the government’s vaccination drive against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which has immensely helped control the surge of the viral disease in the country. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (Manila Bulletin file) The Church leader, likewise, lauded...
The Catholic Church will observe a number of important events on Wednesday, Dec. 8, to coincide with the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Immaculate Conception (recoletosfilipinas.org) At the Manila Cathedral (Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception) in Intramuros, Manila, holy masses in...
