A man took his own life within the premises of San Francisco de Asis Parish Church in Naga City, nearly 400 kilometers southeast of Manila, on June 29, leading to the temporary closure of the church.
The CCBI Centre in Bangalore hosted the solemn installation of Rev. Dr. Patrick Mathias, SDB, as the new Secretary of the CCBI Bible Commission, and Rev. Sr. Margarita Dias, SCB, as the new Associate Director for Communio (Training and Programmes).
On the fifth anniversary of the deadly Galwan Valley clash, the Catholic community in Odisha’s Kandhamal district remembered and honored one of their own, Chandrakanta Pradhan, the only Catholic among the 20 Indian soldiers who died defending the nation in 2020 at Bearpanga, Odisha, on June 16.
The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (SFN) joyfully marked 90 years of devoted service with a solemn Eucharistic celebration titled “Yatra Bhorvanxeachi, Vakhann’nni Devachi” (A Journey of Hope, in Praise to God) at Holy Family Convent, Sancoale, on June 16.
A solemn candlelight prayer service was held in front of the Marian Grotto at Sacred Heart Cathedral, New Delhi, on Saturday evening to remember and pray for the victims of the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash on June 14.
The Daughters of St. Paul are commemorating 110 years of media apostolate and Gospel-centered mission, marking a milestone that began with Blessed James Alberione’s bold vision: to proclaim the Good News through the press and every emerging means of communication.
During his Wednesday, June 18, General Audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful reflection on hope, healing, and spiritual renewal, centered on the Gospel account of the paralytic at the pool of Bethesda.
Bangladesh’s most popular Catholic pilgrimage was held at the feast of Saint Anthony de Padua at Mohipara Parish in the northern part of Bangladesh on June 13.
The first international shrine in Asia dedicated to the Virgin Mary received stone bricks from Saint Mary Major, the Marian basilica of the pope in Rome.
The Catholic Church in Bangladesh, through the Commission for Priests and Religious of the Rajshahi Diocese, organized a day-long Vocation Seminar for students at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Bonpara, Southern Vicariate, on June 15.
The SIGNIS Asia Assembly 2025 (SAA 2025) promises more than just insightful dialogue—it offers an immersive experience that fuses faith, culture, and innovation. Scheduled from October 21 to 25, this year's assembly is set across two iconic Philippine locations: the dynamic capital of Manila and the tranquil city of Tagaytay.
A Catholic bishop in the Philippines is hopeful that the recently concluded National Youth Day (NYD) has brought spiritual renewal and transformation to the thousands of young delegates who took part.
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’, the encyclical of the late Pope Francis, more than 70 members of the Marriage Encounter Buklod I Community gathered at La Mesa Dam in Quezon City for a tree planting day with the theme “Magtanim ng Pag-asa para sa Kinabukasan ng ating Pamilya” (“Sow seeds of hope for a brighter family future”) on June 14.
On the morning of June 14, 2025, in the chapel of the Gospel of Life Congregation, Bishop Joseph Đỗ Mạnh Hùng of the Diocese of Phan Thiet presided over the Holy Mass and the Rite of Religious Profession for 11 sisters, five of whom made their first profession, while six professed perpetual vows.
Nine members of the Lovers of the Holy Cross Congregation made their final profession on June 12, bringing joy and renewed spiritual vigor to the Catholic Diocese of Xuân Lộc in Vietnam.
Renowned Filipina philanthropist Renena Benedicto “Nena” Prieto received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award—the highest papal honor bestowed on clergy and laity for outstanding service to the Church and the Holy See—on June 12, 2025.
