The Roman Catholic Church observes Thursday, March 17, the Feast of Saint Patrick (San Patricio), the well-loved patron saint of Ireland, and one of the most popular saints of the Catholic faith. (St. Patrick / Catholic News Agency) Commemorative masses are traditionally held in his honor on his...
The Roman Catholic Church celebrates Tuesday, Feb. 22, the Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter (Cathedra Petri), in honor of the teachings and authority of Saint Peter, the leader of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, as the first supreme pontiff of the Catholic faith. Chair of St. Peter (Facebook)...
Roman Catholics commemorate Sunday, Feb. 20, the feast day of two of the three shepherd children of Fatima – Saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto, to whom the Blessed Mother appeared at the Cova de Ira in Fatima, Portugal in the year 1917. Saints Kacinta & Franciso (Facebook) The Holy Father...
Roman Catholics commemorate Friday, February 18, the memory of Saint Simeon (San Simon), an early follower of Jesus Christ who later served as bishop of Jerusalem. St. Simon (Photo Catholic Online) St. Simeon was a nephew of Saint Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary, being the son of St. Joseph’s...
Roman Catholics will observe Wednesday, February 9, the feast day of Saint Apollonia, the patron saint of dentists. Photo Diocese of Novaliches Devotees of the revered saint traditionally gather at the Santa Cruz Parish Church in Sta. Cruz, Manila for a special commemorative mass in celebration of...
Pateros Mayor Miguel “Ike” Ponce III has banned mass gatherings and limited the activities to celebrate the Feast of Sta. Martha in the town this month due to the ongoing pandemic. Ponce issued Executive Order No. 4 (Series of 2022) listing the activities that are prohibited and allowed to...
The Roman Catholic Church celebrates Monday, Feb. 8, the Feast of Saint Jerome (San Geronimo or Gerolamo) Emiliani, the revered patron saint of orphans and abandoned children. St. Jerome Emiliani (Facebook) Special masses in his honor will be offered at the Saint Jerome Emiliani and Sta Susana...
Individuals suffering from diseases of the throat are encouraged to seek the intercession of Saint Blasé (San Blas) on Thursday, Feb. 3, as the Roman Catholic Church observes the feast of the patron saint of people suffering from health problems involving the throat. St. Blase (Catholic Online)...
Devotees celebrate Wednesday, Feb. 2, the feast day of the highly revered Our Lady of Candles (Nuestra Senora dela Candelaria), the patroness of Western Visayas and Jaro, Iloilo. Presentation of the Lord (Catholic News Agency) Feast masses will be celebrated at the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in...
Roman Catholics celebrate Monday, Jan. 31, the feast day of Saint John Bosco, the well-loved founder of the Salesian Order and revered patron saint of boys, school children, and editors. St. John Bosco (Catholic Online) Holy masses will be celebrated at the Saint John Bosco Parish in Makati City at...
The Roman Catholic Church marks Tuesday, January 25, the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul, known as the Apostle of the Gentiles, in thanksgiving to God for the miraculous conversion of the revered saint - from a life of sinfulness to holiness. Photo RCAM A fiesta mass will be celebrated...
Commemorative masses will be celebrated Thursday, Jan. 20, at the 129-year-old Basilica Minore de San Sebastian on Plaza del Carmen in Quiapo, Manila, in solemn observance of the Feast of San Sebastian, the revered patron saint of athletes and soldiers. San Sebastian (Facebook) Feast masses will...
