Bishop Sebastian Thekethecheril of Vijayapuram announced on March 27, 2026, that he received a decree elevating the Mount Carmel Church as a Minor Basilica from the Dicastery for Divine Worship and Discipline of Sacraments.
“We are ordained for mission, not for position. Our lives are extensions of this mission of Christ - every facet of our life and ministry should mirror this and nothing more,” said Bishop Billones.
The papal “visit to Indonesia, Singapore, Timor Leste, and Papua New Guinea has now been moved to early September,” reported America, a monthly Catholic magazine published by the Jesuits of the United States.
Father Takeya Motoi, SVD, worked for the Home for the Homeless in Nagoya City, Japan. He was the founder of ‘Sasashima Kyosei Kai’ (Sasashima’s Solidarity Organization) for and with the homeless in Nagoya City, Japan.
"Jesus, as a discerning shepherd, consistently acted following the will of His Father, exemplifying humility in his ministry. He guides us, as priests, to embrace humility," Cardinal Ferrão the Prelate.
“Oftentimes, people in the community would rather seek the help of community health workers and traditional healers over medical doctors,” says Michael Dennis dela Paz
Since Modi assumed office in 2014, there have been 147 reported incidents of violence targeting Christians. This data reached 687 in 2023, according to an anonymous Church leader.
Bishop Ruperto Santos said, "We can show that we are God’s true children when we care for His creation, “and in doing so, we give back in a way that honours God.”
"Empowering the lay faithful to embrace missionary roles is a pivotal objective for Communio. As the Church progresses through its Synodal process, we are committed to equipping more members of the laity to actively engage in missionary endeavours across India. The Communio Volunteers program stands as a testament to this commitment,” said Father Alathara,
After years of controversies and different allegations against the Catholic Church priests, the Vatican finally released the 1951 decree rejecting the Lipa apparition in the Philippines.
"This is a blessing from God, and I willingly accept it. Although I am not worthy, God called me to this mission. Please pray for me that in this calling I can give myself," said Bishop Sipalay, OP.
Speaking over the radio Fr. Anton Pascual, a Filipino priest, has voiced out concern over the plan of the Philippine National Police [PNP] to allow civilians again to legally own semi-automatic long barrel guns.
The Saint Anne Recycling Management Committee, in collaboration with the CJM, holds annual meetings to plan the program’s recycling schedule and educate parishioners about the best recycling practices.
“I exhort all of you to ensure that the National Day of Fasting and Prayer is observed most fruitfully in your respective dioceses, regions, and parishes so that the power of prayer is harnessed to its fullest for the good of our nation,” Archbishop Thazhath.
