The Catholic Church and the Philippine government marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the Philippines with a solemn Mass at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral of the archdiocese of Manila on April 8, highlighting decades of “deep friendship, sincere closeness, and effective collaboration.”
Hundreds of faithful filled the Sto. Niño Cathedral of the Diocese of Calapan in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, on April 7 for a Healing Mass presided over by renowned Filipino priest Fr. Jerry Orbos.
Self-Help Groups (SHeGs) of the Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan gathered for their third General Assembly on March 21, 2026, at Good Shepherd Academy in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, drawing participants from across the vicariate.
The Vatican has elevated the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Paul of the Cross in Marikina City to the rank of a minor basilica, marking the first such designation under the newly elected Pope Leo XIV and a significant milestone for the Catholic Church in the Philippines.
CITY OF CALAPAN - The Diocesan Social Action Center (DSAC) of the Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan in Oriental Mindoro is launching the Green Agenda Electoral Scorecard and organizing the Green Agenda Electoral Forum for provincial candidates.