Forty years later, the parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Escalante City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, not only remember the gruesome “Escalante Massacre” but also seek “to reclaim the sacrifices of the victims,” whom they call martyrs to the cause of freedom and justice.
The upcoming rallies in Manila and Quezon City on September 21, marking the anniversary of Martial Law, will relive the spirit of Cardinal Jaime Sin’s call during EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986.
The North Region Commission for Migrants, together with the CCBI Commission for Migrants and the Delhi Lawyers Forum (DLF), organized the North Regional Workshop cum Meeting at DCC Hall, New Delhi, on September 15.
The cause for the canonization of Cebuano Archbishop Teofilo “Lolong” Camomot still has a long way to go, but his official biography gained considerable attention after it won the 19th Cardinal Sin Book Award in the Spirituality Category.
The Sisters of the Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament welcomed a new member into their congregation during a solemn profession ceremony at the Church of the Queen of Peace in Areykasat, Cambodia, on September 13.
The Diocese of Rajshahi held its annual Pastoral Assembly from September 11 to 13 at the Christo Jyoti Pastoral Center, drawing 208 participants including diocesan clergy, religious, and lay representatives.
Despite heavy rains and floodwaters, Bishop Broderick Soncuaco Pabillo, Vicar Apostolic of Taytay, made a pastoral visit to the remote island community of Cagait in Culion, Palawan, from September 13 to 15, 2025.
Bishop Ruperto Cruz Santos of Antipolo expressed his support for the rallies denouncing corruption and injustice, coinciding with the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law on September 21.
China’s Catholic major seminaries have begun the 2025–2026 academic year with a spirit of renewed vitality and mission, holding solemn opening ceremonies in early September that highlighted faith formation, discipline, and service to the Church.
Pope Leo XIV has called on newly appointed bishops to confront clergy misconduct with courage and transparency, while rooting their ministry in synodality, dialogue, and closeness to the faithful.
In a vibrant testament to India’s spirit of dialogue and diversity, the Pilar Theological Institute and the Good Shepherd Institute of Theology jointly hosted an Inter-Seminary Theological Symposium on September 13, 2025, in Goa.
Fr. Benedict Joseph, the first priest of Eldeniya Parish and a pioneering figure in Catholic media in Sri Lanka, passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 85.
The provisional agreement between the Chinese government and the Holy See has reached a new milestone as two more bishops appointed by the pope receive civil recognition.
The Singapore Archdiocese has acknowledged a need to better serve marginalised groups within the Catholic community, including those with special needs, the divorced and those identifying as LGBTQ+.
Every year on September 14, the Catholic Church pauses to remember one of the most paradoxical symbols in human history: the Cross. What was once a brutal instrument of shame and death is now lifted high as a sign of triumph, hope, and eternal love.
The Jesus Youth movement celebrated 30 years of its presence in the Telugu Region with Veduka, held on September 13–14 at St. Francis Girls High School, Secunderabad, in the Archdiocese of Hyderabad.
Fr. Martin Tobin, C.Ss.R., was found dead in his room at the Redemptorist House in Cebu City on September 6, 2025. He was 81 years old. His funeral Mass was held on September 12 at the Perpetual Help Parish Church in Tacloban City.
On September 10, 2025, the Catholic Church in East Timor celebrated a thanksgiving Mass at the Tasi-Tolu Esplanade, marking the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ historic visit, a pivotal moment for the nation’s faithful.
Every September, the city of Naga in the Philippines transforms into a sea of faith as millions of devotees, pilgrims, and visitors return home or travel from afar to honor Our Lady of Peñafrancia, lovingly called Ina (Mother) by Bicolanos.
The Feast of the Nativity of Mary on September 8 is one of the biggest celebrations in India, marked with pomp and grandeur in many parishes across the country.
