Roman Catholics will celebrate Friday, Dec. 3, the life and works of Saint Francis Xavier (San Francisco Javier), the patron saint of foreign missions and co-founder with Saint Ignatius de Loyola of the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order). St. Francis Xavier (Jesuits.org) At the St. Francis Xavier...
The Catholic faithful will commemorate Tuesday, Nov. 30, the Feast of Saint Andrew the Apostle (San Andres Apostol), the first apostle of Jesus Christ. St. Andrew (Catholic Online) Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown will preside over a high mass on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Saint Andrew...
Holy masses will be celebrated at the Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Project 4, Quezon City on Saturday, Nov. 27, in solemn commemoration of the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, a special title given to the Blessed Mother after a series of apparitions in Paris, France in the...
Commemorative rites will be held Tuesday, November 23, at the Saint Clement Parish Church in Angono, Rizal, in solemn commemoration of the Feast of Saint Clement (San Clemente), the patron saint of fishermen. Photo from RCAM Eucharistic celebrations will be held at 8 a.m. and at 6 p.m. A land and a...
Marian devotees will offer special prayers, light candles, and recite the holy rosary Sunday, Nov. 21, to mark the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple of Jerusalem, which is believed to be the beginning of the preparation for Mary’s mission and destiny as the Mother...
The Catholic Church honors Wednesday, Nov. 10, the memory of Saint Leo the Great (San Leo Magno), a Doctor of the Universal Church, and one of the greatest pontiffs in Church history. St. Leo the Great (Catholic Online) Considered by Pope Pius XII as “the greatest among the great,” St. Leo...
The Roman Catholic Church observes Tuesday, Nov. 9, the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, the oldest and first in rank of the four major basilicas of the Catholic faith in Rome, Italy, that include the Basilicas of St. Peter, St. Paul, and St. Mary Major. St. John...
The Roman Catholic Church commemorates Thursday, Nov. 4, the memory of San Carlos (Saint Charles) Borromeo, the revered patron saint of bishops, catechists, and seminarians as well as of several schools, towns, seminaries, and parishes in the country. San Carlos Borromeo (Manila Bulletin File) In...
The Prolife Philippines Foundation will hold a caravan on Dec. 8 in celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Photo from Prolife FB The Lakbayan Para sa Buhay, Pamilya at Birheng Maria will visit several churches in different dioceses starting with a celebration of the Eucharist at the...
Five holy masses will be celebrated Thursday, Oct. 28, at the National Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus on J.P. Laurel Street, San Miguel, Manila, in solemn commemoration of the joint feast day of the two pillars of the Roman Catholic Church - Saints Jude Thaddeus and Simon, two of the twelve apostles...
A Pontifical Mass will be celebrated by Antipolo Auxiliary Bishop Nolly C. Buco at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Paul of the Cross in Concepcion Dos, Marikina City, in celebration of the Memorial of Saint Paul of the Cross, which coincides with the Feast of...
The Roman Catholic Church observes Monday, Oct. 18, the Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist (San Lucas Evangelista), the author of two New Testament books: The Third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. St. Luke (Catholic Online) Popularly known as the patron saint of physicians, painters, churches,...
