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,...
Roman Catholics celebrate Saturday, October 16, the Memorial of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, the Apostle of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (Archdiocese of Manila-Office of Communications Facebook page) Holy masses were expected to be held at 6 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 5 p.m. and...
Feast masses, novenas, and special prayer services will be offered Friday, Oct. 15, in celebration of the Feast of Santa Teresa of Avila, the first woman Doctor of the Church, and one of the most popular saints of the Catholic faith. St. Teresa of Avila (Catholic Online) In the country, holy masses...
Malolos Bishop Dennis C. Villarojo will preside over a concelebrated high mass at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Marulas, Valenzuela, Metro Manila in solemn commemoration of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, marking the 104th year of the first of the...
The fifth of the nine-day novena masses that began on October 8 will be held Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Santa Cruz Parish in Manila, in observance of the Feast of Our Lady of Pillar. Our Lady of Pillar (Facebook.com) Holy masses in honor of the feast will be held on Sunday, Oct. 17. Manila...
Marian devotees celebrate Sunday, Oct. 10, the much-awaited feast of Nuestra Senora Santissimo Rosario (Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary) La Naval de Manila. La Naval de Manila (Facebook) This year’s feast, just like last year, will be observed differently compared to the pre-pandemic years....
Roman Catholics commemorate Saturday, Oct. 9, the memory of San Dionisio (Saint Denis), the first bishop of Paris, France and a martyr of the Christian faith. St. Denis (Catholic Culture) A thanksgiving mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. and will be streamed live through the Facebook page of San...