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...
As Roman Catholics mark the Second Sunday of Advent on Dec. 5, Taytay Palawan Bishop Broderick S, Pabillo reminded the faithful “to prepare for the coming of the Savior.” (Photo by Daniel Seßler on Unsplash) “As we mark the Season of Advent, let us remember that we are not preparing for...
The La Purísima Concepción Parish in Sta. Maria Bulacan has formally been declared a minor basilica in solemn rites held recently. La Purisima Concepcion (Facebook) Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown led the ceremonies together with Manila Archdiocese Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula,...
Christendom marks the First Sunday of Advent on Sunday, Nov. 28 in preparation for the Nativity of Christ on Dec. 25. Photo by Alexandra Mitache on Unsplash In all holy masses on Sunday, priests in purple vestments, the color of penitence and fasting, as well as of royalty, will bless Advent...
The Aid to the Church in Need Philippines has appealed to those who will participate in the Red Wednesday observance on November 26 not to use the occasion for any other cause or motive. ACN Philippines FB "While the National Section of our foundation in the Philippines understands that the country...
