Malou Guanzon-Apalisok

In line with the call of Pope Francis to “Expand the Life in the Spirit Seminars in all
places and for everyone,” CHARIS Philippines has organized a national convention
open for members of charismatic organizations all over the country.

The Philippines is often described as “Un pueblo amante de Maria” (a people in love with Mary) and this is nowhere more apparent than last September 8, 2024, when different programs were held to celebrate the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Cebu Archdiocese.

At the close of the 3 rd general assembly of the Archdiocese Commission on the Laity ACL in Cebu City, Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma told Radio Veritas Asia that he foresees Rome’s approval of Sugbuswak within the year.

In response to growing concerns surrounding governance and service in charismatic communities, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma, the episcopal adviser of CHARIS Philippines, has called for forming a society of diocesan and charismatic spiritual directors.

“What a beautiful expression of thanksgiving to our Lord and our love for Mama Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel,” Archbishop Palma said.

Jesuit Liturgists From All Over the World Gather in Cebu for the 2024 International Jungmann Society Congress

Schoenstatt is German for “a beautiful place.”

The conference will be “an opportunity to learn from each other and a channel for the flow of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, said Ms. Barino.

The Carmelite Sisters Federation has 22 autonomous Philippine monasteries, including Carmelites, which live in Kuching, Malaysia.

The national leaders conference, "You will be my witnesses," aims to "equip charismatic leaders for synodal mission.