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...
Archdiocese of San Fernando Archbishop Florentino Lavarias has called on the faithful to attend the nine-day “Simbang Gabi” from Dec.16 to 24. Simbang Gabi (Facebook) In a circular, the Church leader urged parishioners to attend the dawn masses in their respective parishes instead of just...
SENIOR BYAHERO I was looking intensely at the old marble holy water stoup or “pila de agua bendita” at the entrance of the church. It has marking that says “Pueblo de Jimenez 1878. Dona d Ygnacio Tamarong.” I ran my fingers along its basin which has already darkened with age. Who is Ygnacio...
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...
(QUIAPO CHURCH FACEBOOK) Devotees were advised to visit the official social media pages of the Quiapo Church for the schedule of “Pagdalaw” (visitation) activities in relation to the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazerene 2023. The Pagdalaw activities will be from Dec. 1 to 15 and Dec....
Roman Catholics will observe the Second Sunday of Advent on Dec. 4 to signal the nearness of Christmas Day. Second Sunday of Advemt (Catholic Online) With the ease of Covid-19 restrictions, many churchgoers are expected to attend the live masses on Sunday. Parishioners in churches under the...
(Photo courtesy: Our Lady of Piat Basilica/ Facebook page) The Devotees of Nuestra Señora de Piat Foundation announced that the image of Our Lady of Piat will have a parish visit to St. Francis Church in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City on Dec. 2 to 4. The arrival mass at St. Francis Church will...
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...
Roman Catholics will mark on Sunday, Nov. 20, the Solemnity of the Christ the King, the last Sunday of the Catholic Church’s liturgical year. Christ the King (Catholic Culture) The feast signals the observance of the following Sunday, Nov. 27, as the First Sunday of Advent in preparation for...
Quiapo Church Attached Priest Fr. Earl Allyson Valdez is inviting the faithful devotees of the Black Nazarene to join the Walk of Faith in honor of the revered Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno on Jan. 8, 2023. Traslacion 2023 logo & theme (Quiapo Church Facebook) “Even if we have canceled the...
The Roman Catholic Church will honor on Tuesday, Nov. 15, the memorial of Saint Albert the Great (San Alberto Magno), the patron saint of scientists and philosophers. St Albert the Great (Catholic Online) Commemorative masses, novenas, and special prayers will be held in several Catholic churches...
ILOILO CITY – A Catholic church was damaged in a magnitude-4.8 earthquake that rocked Anini-y, Antique on Friday, Nov. 11. FAITHFUL attend Sunday Mass outside the San Juan de Nepomuceno Church in Anini-y, Antique damaged by an earthquake last week. (Re Gin/FB) Faithful had to hear Mass outside...
