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SIGNIS Asia assembly 2025 to be held in Phillippines

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.

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Indian priest shot dead in his parish in Kansas

Fr. Arul Carasala, a priest in the US with Indian origin, was shot dead Thursday at his parish refectory in Seneca.
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Myanmar in Crisis: RVA Reports Firsthand Accounts of Suffering and Hope

Radio Veritas Asia's Myanmar listeners and producers have shared harrowing accounts of the severe hardships faced by the people following a devastating earthquake, ongoing conflicts, and critical shortages of food and water.
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Indian interfaith religious leaders pray for global peace and harmony

Indian interfaith religious leaders offered collective prayers for global peace and harmony.
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Caritas Japan starts accepting donations for Myanmar Earthquake Relief

Caritas Japan, the Catholic Church’s social development agency, has started accepting donations for “Myanmar Earthquake Relief.”
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Pope Francis appoints Filipino priest as new bishop of a diocese in southern Philippines

Serving as a parish priest and a diocesan administrator since 2014, Fr. Ronald Anthony Parco Timoner was named by Pope Francis as the new bishop of the Diocese of Pagadian, a statement issued by the Vatican Press Office on April 3 (Manila time).
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Philippines SVD school holds election forum with stakeholders

The Divine Word College of Calapan (DWCC) on Wednesday, April 2, officially signed a partnership agreement for the Candidates’ Forum for the 2025 Midterm Elections.
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Philippines Church Launches Green Agenda Electoral Scorecard and Forum in Oriental Mindoro province

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.
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Indian Catholic Priests, Laity Attacked in Jabalpur by Extremists

In a distressing incident on March 31, a group of Catholic priests and laity were assaulted by Hindutva extremists while on a pilgrimage as part of Jubilee 2025 in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
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Indian Salesian Sister Wins Golden Book Award 2025

"Dream Big, Dream True – 35 Tips to Make the Best of Your Life," a motivational book by Sr. Teresa Joseph, FMA, has won the prestigious Golden Book Award 2025 in the category of "Personal and Interpersonal Growth."
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India: Don Bosco College Student Wins 2nd Prize at State Youth Parliament, Advances to Nationals

Ms. Kalung Angel, a bright student from Don Bosco College Byndihati, has made her institution and state proud by securing 2nd Prize at the State-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2025 held in Shillong, Meghalaya, on March 27.
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India: Interfaith Prayer Meeting Held to Promote Peace

On March 29, 2025, an interfaith prayer meeting was organized for the unity of India at the Mahatma Gandhi Museum, Rajghat, New Delhi.
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Earthquake causes unimaginable suffering in Myanmar, says Jesuit

The devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar on March 28 has brought unimaginable suffering to people says Jesuit Fr Girish Santiago, the Regional Superior of Myanmar.
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Indian Youth Group Holds a Spiritually Enriching Lenten Retreat at SVD Seminary

The annual Lenten Retreat for the Chotanagpur Youth Group in Goa, organized by Arnold Seva Kendra (ASK, Goa) in collaboration with the Chotanagpur Youth Group, was held at the SVD Seminary in Raia, Goa, on April 1.
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India: Nam Vazhvu Catholic Weekly Marks Golden Jubilee, Honors Veteran Writers

Nam Vazhvu (Our Life), a Catholic Tamil weekly published by the Tamil Nadu Bishops' Council since 1975, honored three veteran writers for their significant contributions during its Golden Jubilee celebrations for the Tiruchirappalli zone on March 31, 2025, at St. Mary’s Cathedral Hall, Melaputhur, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Seoul archdiocese pledges aid to Myanmar quake victims

The Archdiocese of Seoul in South Korea has pledged to raise funds for Myanmar, which was recently hit with a 7.7-magnitude earthquake.
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Over 1000 youths attend Malaysian Catholic Youth Day 2025 in Kota Kinabalu

More than 1,000 young people gathered in Kota Kinabalu from March 31 to April 6 for the Malaysian Catholic Youth Day (MCYD) 2025.
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India: Xavier University, Patna, is inaugurated

Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar inaugurated Xavier University Patna on March 29, 2025.
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India: Goa’s Lenten Sacred Music Concert Inspires Faithful

The historic St. Anthony’s Chapel in Old Goa came alive with sacred melodies on Sunday as a special Lenten music concert filled the air with spiritual harmony on March 30, Goa.
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Myanmar Salesians reach out to earthquake survivors in Mandalay

Salesians of Don Bosco and their volunteers have been reaching out to people affected by the recent earthquake in Myanmar with relief goods.
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Indian Catholic woman wins award for pet grooming

The northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya recognized a young Catholic woman and a pet groomer as one of the top 35 entrepreneurs.

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