Bishop Jose R. Rapadas III of Iligan challenged Catholic youth ministers to examine what drives their service, asking whether their commitment is fueled by love and compassion or by ambition, anger, and the desire for recognition.
Archbishop Romulo G. Valles of Davao urged Catholic youth ministers to ground their service in God’s love as he presided over the opening Mass of the Mindanao-Sulu Pastoral Conference (MSPC) Youth Congress 2026 on October 21.
Youth ministers from 22 ecclesiastical territories across Mindanao and the Sulu area will gather in Davao City from October 21 to 24 for a congress focused on synodality, faith formation, and missionary engagement among young Catholics.
Some three thousand delegates from dioceses across the country are expected to arrive in Davao City beginning August 27, 2025, for the three-day Philippine Apostolic Congress on Mercy (PACOM 2025).
Divine Mercy Philippines is set to host two major congresses in 2025, one regional and one national, both designed to deepen devotion to the Divine Mercy during the Jubilee Year of Redemption.
Amid growing educational challenges in the region, senior Catholic leaders are calling on educators to take active roles in addressing both academic and spiritual needs within schools, emphasizing the role of faith in shaping well-rounded individuals.
