A Day of Mourning for the repose of the souls of Junrey Barbante, Janine Arenas, Riza Daniel, and Evangeline Aromin, victims of Marawi State University (MSU) bombing.
“Our shrine has witnessed countless pilgrims making their way through its gates, seeking the intercession of the Blessed Mother,” said Father Tolentino.
"Indonesian bishops' annual gathering takes place during three major events in 2024: the XVIth Ordinary Session of the Synod of Bishops in Rome will end in October; the elections of the president and vice president of Indonesia will take place on February 14; and IBC will celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 15, according to Bishop Antonius Subianto Bunjamin, OSC.
"Now we think of the Synodal Church, which the Pope wants us to think of as God's people baptized and into the great family of God," Enrique Figaredo said.
“We thank God we have this technology that has really helped us in many ways to continue with our evangelization program… to restore the beauty of creation.. to recreate the heart of man.. mirroring who is the source of everything..”, said Bishop Ongtioco.
Since permanent deacons are ordained men who could be married and won’t be required to remain in the seminary, “design the diaconate a bit differently,” said Bishop Pablo Virgilio David.
The traditional threefold concept of the Catholic Church involving the clergy, religious, and the laity has served the faithful for a long time. But for a Malaysian bishop, the upcoming Synod of Bishops may be leading us in a new direction to build “a Church of disciples.”
“Everything belongs, everything is for the Lord, everyone is involved, everywhere is for the mission. This is our synodal Church, the Church walking together,” said Bishop Moises Magpantay Cuevas, during his installation as bishop.
The Vatican has approved the petition of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on the establishment of the Permanent Diaconate in the Philippines.
"I am so grateful to many faithful who decided to dedicate themselves as catechists in the Archdiocese of Tokyo," said Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi, SVD.
Our commitment to research would support the Commission on Higher Education's goal of promoting research in higher education. "Our Basic Education Department introduces high school students to research," said Fr. Renato Aguilay Tampol, SVD.
The Congregation of Our Lady of the Mission Sisters held a "Creation Celebration Day" prayer service at St. Francis Xavier Kindergarten School in Luxmibazar.