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Antipolo bishop urges Filipinos to embrace unity as Marian image marks 400 years
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (496+ words) He said the Blessed Virgin Mary remains a powerful model for Filipinos, particularly at a time when division and self-interest continue to challenge society. "We see a lack of unity today. And the one who brings us together is a…...
Vatican officials to join Couples for Christ's 45th anniversary in Manila
2+ week, 1+ day ago (345+ words) ROME" Two Vatican officials will travel to the Philippines this month for the 45th anniversary celebration of Couples for Christ, one of the world's largest Catholic lay movements. Bishop Dario Gervasi, adjunct secretary of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life,…...
Philippine Church to join pope's peace vigil April 11
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (342+ words) Pope Leo XIV greets Archbishop Gilbert Garcera of Lipa during his first Wednesday general audience as pontiff in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on May 21, 2025. SCREEN GRAB FROM VATICAN NEWS The head of the Catholic bishops on Tuesday urged…...
Baguio diocese warns parishes after string of church thefts
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (202+ words) A string of thefts targeting Catholic parish churches in Benguet has prompted the Diocese of Baguio to issue an urgent security warning. In a notice to parishes dated March 15, the diocese said sacred vessels " including chalices and censers " were stolen…...
Archbishop urges church communicators to be "moral compass" in digital age
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (269+ words) Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon of Caceres, chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Social Communications. A Catholic archbishop on Saturday urged church communicators to serve as a "moral compass" in the digital age, warning that constant online interaction does not…...
Philippine Church ends 2025 with key episcopal appointments
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (674+ words) Bishops process at the start of Mass at Baclayon Church in Bohol province on July 2, 2025. CBCP NEWS Episcopal leadership in the Philippines saw significant changes in 2025, with six new bishops and four archbishops appointed under Popes Francis and Leo XIV. At…...
Disciples depend only on God so they would "carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (773+ words) 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lk 10: 1-12, 17-20 | July 6, 2025 By Fr. Agustin Opalalic Disciples depend only on God so they would "carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals" 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time By Fr. Agustin Opalalic The celebration of two important feast…...
Archbishop warns against "false prophets" exploiting public anger over corruption
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (294+ words) A Catholic archbishop on Sunday warned the public against individuals or groups who exploit anger over government corruption for personal or political gain. In a pastoral statement, Archbishop Socrates Villegas of Lingayen-Dagupan said growing frustration has created conditions ripe for…...