Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos has called for a “boycott” of the controversial movie "Maid in Malacañang." Bishop Gerardo Alminaza (Photo CBCP) In a statement, the prelate described the film as “shameless," and called on the people behind it to issue an apology. “The producer,...
The Diocese of Kidapawan will conduct a special collection in all the parishes under its jurisdiction on Sunday, July 31 for the calamity victims and survivors of the strong earthquake that struck Northern Luzon, particularly the province of Abra. Diocese of Kidapawan (Facebook) Bishop Jose Colin...
Roman Catholics will commemorate Sunday, July 31, the Feast of Saint Ignatius (San Ignacio) of Loyola, the revered founder and first superior general of the Society of Jesus (SJ), one of the largest religious orders in the world. St. Ignatius (Catholic News Agency) Pasig Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara...
An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has asked for prayers for those affected by the magnitude 7 earthquake. CBCP/MB Fr. Jerome Secillano, CBCP Public Affairs Committee executive secretary, also asked for "collective action" to help those adversely affected by...
Bishop Leo Dalmao of the Isabela prelature has mourned the passing of former Lamitan Mayor Rosita Furigay, a peace advocate. PHOTO CBCP NEWS FB "The murder of former Lamitan Mayor Rosita Furigay, Victor George Capistrano, her executive assistant, and Jeneven Bandiala, security guard at Ateneo de...
The Diocese of Pasig will now have its first minor basilica. PHOTO CBCP NEWS FB This, after the Vatican approved the request of the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Anne in Taguig City for the title. No less than Pasig Bishop Mylo Vergara announced the good news in a Mass at the said Shrine on Tuesday,...
Commemorative rites and holy masses will be celebrated Tuesday, July 26, at the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Anne in Taguig City, in solemn observance of the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (San Joaquin and Santa Ana), venerated as the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandparents of Jesus...
Iba Bishop Bartolome Santos has ordered the establishment of parish social action centers in all the parishes in his diocese. Photo Diocese of Iba FB In a decree dated July 21, the prelate said, rhe need for the establishment of parish social action centers is important as this will serve as the...
The Diocese of Malolos will welcome the new pilgrim relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at the Minor Basilica and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Bulacan on July 27. Photo Friends of Blessed Carlo Acutis Philippines FB Malolos Bishop Dennis Villarojo will preside over the Mass for the...
The Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia (AVOSA) paid tribute to its outgoing bishop as it cited the contributions of Bishop-Emeritus Paul Hinder in helping spread the faith in the Middle East. Bishop Paul Hinder (AVOSA) Bishop Hinder, AVOSA said, served the faithful in the Middle East and...
Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos, vice chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI), has expressed support for the creation of a Personal Prelature for Filipino Migrants. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (MANILA BULLETIN...
The Alliance for the Family Foundation Philippines, Inc. (ALFI) on Tuesday, June 28, described the decision of the US Supreme Court on abortion rights as "historic." Photo ALFI FB "ALFI joins the prolife movement around the world in expressing gratitude to the U.S. court for this landmark...
