Leahna Villajos

As the Jubilee of the World of Communications is celebrated in Rome this January as part of the Ordinary Jubilee Year 2025, the Philippines joins the global celebration with its own back-to-back events led by the Diocese of Antipolo and the Archdiocese of Manila.

The Vatican has formally approved the establishment of the Conference of Secular Institutes of the Philippines (CSIP), marking a significant step in fostering collaboration among secular institutes in the country.

The Episcopal Commission on Ecumenical Affairs (ECEA) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference
of the Philippines (CBCP) and the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) have jointly opened the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025.

The Council of the Laity of the Philippines or Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (SLP), strongly
condemned the Senate's proposed "Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act of 2023," which aims to strip parents of their right to be involved in their children’s adolescent lives.

In one of the most famous churches in the Philippines, where the Catholic faith is deeply
expressed, a vendor was converted into a devotee of the Jesus of Nazarene at the Minor Basilica
and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, more commonly known as Quiapo Church.

A contemplative online vigil is scheduled to mark one decade of Pope Francis’ encyclical on environment
care, Laudato Si’.

Filipino priests in Los Angeles, California, have assured assistance to residents affected by the ongoing wildfires in the area.

The Feast of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno has been declared a National Feast Day in the Philippines.

The new shepherd of the Diocese of Gumaca has assured continuous journeying with its nearly
one million faithful.

The new Bishop of the Diocese of Cubao encouraged priests from all parishes to intensify the
administration of the Sacrament of Confession throughout the Jubilee Year 2025.