The Filipino-Chinese Catholic community in Cebu City, Philippines, gathered on October 13 to celebrate over seven decades of devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady, Queen of China.
Bishop Lobo said, “The Jubilee Yātra, Pilgrimage of Hope, is not just a gathering; it is a transformative experience that aims to bring priests, religious, and lay faithful together on a shared path of reflection, renewal, and rekindling hope."
Dr. Mervin Tan, also a general surgeon, talked about the importance of early screening and surgical management options for breast cancer. “Early screening is best prevention,” he said.
Rajendra said, “It is a proud moment for me that my father died for the faith in Christ. He is the true witness to the whole world of firm faith in God.”
Fr. Stanley Kozhichira said, “It is pure love and truth that comes to build the human relations, basic human communications through just being present to each other.”
"In the spirit of unity, the Rajshahi diocese has adorned towns and villages with festive greetings banners, and church leaders, as well as Christian devotees, are visiting Puja Mondos to exchange warm wishes with their Hindu friends", said Father Patrick Gomes.
Father Dario Vitali emphasized that Synodality will only work if all subjects, namely the people of God, the College of Bishops, and the pope articulate “dynamic unity, synodality, collegiality and primacy.”
“A Bible for Every Home, A New Testament for Everyone, was a dream, for the realization of which Alberione was prepared to go to any length, even setting aside a printing machine totally for printing different editions of the Bible and of the New Testament,” said Father Alfonso Elengikal, a member of the St. Paul congregation.
“That's why I am suggesting that we intensify education in its new comprehensive form to address the worsening climate crisis," said Sr. Maria Vida Cordero.
The uniqueness of this project is that it will pave the way for the National Database of Latin Catholic Faithful with a Unique ID, which will lead to a significant transformation for the church.
"The first Asian woman presided at the at the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on Monday, October 16, for the first time in the history of the Church" Bishop David.
The Centre for Advanced Studies in Culture, Happiness, and Ethics (CACHE) marked World Teachers’ Day with an international symposium at St. Andrew’s School Conference Hall, Bandra (West), India, on October 5, 2023.
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of the Philippines was elected as one of the members of the Commission of Information for the ongoing Synodal Assembly in Rome.
