Diocese of Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos will consecrate Laguna de Bay, the largest inland body of water in the country, on Aug. 5, to pray for protection and safety from tragedies brought about by inclement weather. Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos (Photo from Veritas PH) “As we consecrate the...
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Antipolo in Antipolo City, Rizal Province, marked its 41 st anniversary of canonical establishment on Tuesday, June 25. Antipolo Bishop Ruperto C. Santos officiated a Eucharistic celebration at 8 a.m. at the Antipolo Cathedral, now known as the International Shrine of...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez said on Monday, February 12, that the Diocese of Bacolod has temporarily stopped the restoration and repair of the San Sebastian Cathedral here pending the approval of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). MAYOR...
The oldest church in the Diocese of Cabanatuan in Nueva Ecija, the National Shrine of La Virgen Divina Pastora has been granted the title of minor basilica by Pope Francis. Photo from the NATIONAL SHRINE OF LA VIRGEN DIVINA PASTORA In a released statement on Tuesday, Jan. 23, the Catholic...
BACOLOD CITY – Major Gen. Marion Sison, commander of the Army 3rd Infantry Division (ID), met Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of the Diocese of San Carlos to strengthen collaboration for peace and development efforts in Negros Island. Sison paid a courtesy visit to Alminaza at the Bishop's Home in...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Roman Catholic Bishop of Borongan City in Eastern Samar defended the publication of a priest's dismissal from the clerical state by Pope Francis. Bishop Crispin Varquez said Fr. Pio Aclon’s dismissal through an Informationis Causa is not libelous nor slanderous. In his reply...
TACLOBAN CITY -- Pope Francis has dismissed a priest from the Diocese of Borongan due to alleged involvement in sexual abuse of children. Borongan Bishop Crispin Varquez announced on Sunday, September 17, that Father Pio Cultura Aclon has been removed from the clerical state. "He is, therefore, no...
Following the government's decision to lift the Covid-19 public health emergency, the Diocese of Bacolod encouraged the faithful to actively and physically attend the Mass as the live streaming of the Mass will be regulated by the end of this month. (Bishop Patricio Buzon of Bacolod/Photo...
The Diocese of Bacolod would implement changes in the live streaming of Masses in churches following the lifting of coronavirus restrictions by the government. In a September 14 decree signed by Bishop Patricio Buzon and released on Friday, September 15, the diocese said the online broadcasting of...
Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo on Tuesday, Aug. 22 issued an advisory regarding the “hacking” of the official Facebook page of the Diocese of Kidapawan. (Photo credits to Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo/Facebook) “This is to respectfully inform the public that the Diocese of Kidapawan Facebook...
Incoming Diocese of Antipolo Bishop Ruperto C. Santos plans to promote and strengthen Marian devotion in the country as a way towards a stronger relationship with the Lord. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (Manila Bulletin photo) The Church leader said, the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good...
The Diocese of Kalibo in Aklan has begun preparations for its golden jubilee celebration in 2026. Diocese of Kalibo (Facebook) A holy mass presided over by Bishop Jose Corazon Tala-oc was held at the Kalibo Cathedral on July 15 to formally launch the three-year preparation for its 50th anniversary...
