Philippines

“With this circular letter, I invite all the People of God in the Diocese of Pasig to participate in the tedious process of bringing to light the life and heroic virtues of a legendary catechist to sainthood,” said Pasig Bishop Mylo

A three-day cyber mission congress was held with resource speakers from various Philippine dioceses and organizations, with an emphasis on pastoral engagement in the era of digital media. 

"The total eradication of remaining nationalist economic provisions will only intensify chronic problems of unemployment, contractualization, denationalization, liberalization and privatization," the group said.

Pope Francis on Thursday, February 22, the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, publicly announced the appointment of Fr. Rex Andrew Alarcon as the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Caceres in the Bicol region, Philippines.

“We hope that this water quality testing will expedite the accountability and just compensation from the polluters that we have been insisting on since day one,” said Gariguez.

Even as he acknowledged the NMP’s desire to exhibit the panels to the general public, Palma said the illegal removal of the panels “constitutes a sacrilege.”

According to the Cardinal, the church invites those who are sick to bring their “sufferings closer to the sufferings of Christ, include in your sacrifice the sacrifice of his body and blood, and use it for the good of others.”

"I consider it one of the most important books on Christianity in the Philippines to have been published in the last half-century,” says Dale T. Irvin

According to the Quiapo Church Command Center, the image’s home in the capital city of Manila, this year’s Traslacion welcomed a total of 6,532,501 devotees.

“We are so blessed to be present in the different parts of the Philippines as we continue to extend the Kingdom of God's love and our mission to the families and the church,” said Sister Minerva F. Jumawid.

Fr. Bart Pastor said that the sense to act immediately stems from the “urgent need to evangelize,” more specifically to “charismatize” the faithful.

“The pro-life and pro-family advocacy in the Philippines is weakening. The culture of death is making inroads in this country,” said Fr. Shannen Boquet

“Despite the challenges the country and the world are experiencing, the CMMA plays the important role of shaping and influencing the mindset, perspective, and character of society through their various works,” Archbishop Advincula said.

“I am feeling a level of happiness that I have never felt before,” said sister Mary Johanna.

"Let's pray; let's work together; let's spread ACN to our brothers and sisters. Villegas said.

A religious group in the Philippines has dedicated themselves to this unique advocacy: taking care of psychiatric abandoned people, and giving them a home where they are considered family.

Amadeus Fernando Pagente, also known as Pura Luka Vega, was detained in Manila on October 4, for his drag performance 'Ama Namin' (Our Father).

“When your eyes are focused on your heavenly reward, you will turn any hint of grumbling to gratitude,” said Bishop Santos.

Bishop Erardo Alminaza of San Carlos Diocese asked Filipinos to support two environmental activists who oppose reclamation projects in Manila Bay and other regions.

The book "William Finnemann: An SVD Filipino Martyr” (for Inspirational Category) was among those awarded at the 17th Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards Ceremony on September 15 at the 44th Manila International Book Fair at SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia Pasay City.