Seven Filipinos who gave their lives for the Gospel, most of them victims of persecution in southern Philippines, have been identified by the Philippine Roman Catholic Church as the nation’s “new martyrs.” According to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), the list...
Devotees continue to visit the Roman Catholic churches, including the Jubilee churches, in the diocese of Antipolo during the Holy Week. Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Clement in Angono, Rizal The Diocese of Antipolo, through Bishop Ruperto Santos, has designated 14 churches as Jubilee...
Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Jaime Florcruz over the weekend welcomed 23 Chinese students at the embassy there to explore Philippine culture, art, and tradition as part of the celebration of the jubilee year in the Philippines-China relations. Philippine Ambassador Jaime Florcruz...
Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, also known as Manila Cathedral (Photo from the Manila Cathedral website) In preparation for the Jubilee 2025, several churches across the country have been designated pilgrimage destinations by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines...
The Asian Social Institute (ASI) in Manila celebrates the 60th Rose Diamond Jubilee and its foundation, happening until October 2023 with the theme “ASI @60, Celebrating Integrity of Creation.” ASI was founded by the late Rev. Fr. Dr. Francis Senden, CICM (1916 to 1973) with the blessings of...
Newly installed parish priest Rev. Fr. Artemio Fabros is inviting the faithful to visit the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Sta. Mesa Manila as it opens its Jubilee Door. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (ParishPH) Fr. Fabros expressed hope for a deeper and more widespread devotion to the Sacred Heart...
He is the only Filipino included in the ‘Strive for Perfection: The Official Platinum Jubilee Edition’ book Bejeweled wonders—that’s how many described the sculptures of Filipino artist Ivan Co. They’re such majestic creations that they made their way to a book honoring the 70-year legacy...
LONDON, United Kingdom -- Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday kicked off the first of four days of celebrations marking her record-breaking 70 years on the throne, to cheering crowds of tens of thousands of people. But the 96-year-old sovereign's appearance at the Platinum Jubilee -- a milestone never...
WINDSOR, United Kingdom -- A smiling Queen Elizabeth II attended a Platinum Jubilee celebration at Windsor on Sunday, days after ill health and old age forced her to pull out of the opening of the UK parliament for the first time in nearly 60 years. The 96-year-old monarch used a walking stick to...
The band is a recent discovery and has become a fast favorite. The band is singer-songwriter Michelle Zauner, guitarist-keyboardist Peter Bradley, multi-instrumentalist-drummer Craig Hendrix and bassist Deven Craige. With two previous albums called “Psychopomp” (2016) and “Soft Sounds from...
