The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Episcopal Commission on Youth has encouraged dioceses across the country to send representatives to the National Youth Day (NYD), which is scheduled for June 10 to 14, 2025.
"There should not be any room for disharmony or rivalry; the only aim of each church is to give testimony to the life of Christ by being faithful disciples of the Master," said cardinal Tagle.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) advises the faithful to observe “careful discernment, discussion, and prayer” amid the circulating signature campaign aiming to amend the country’s Constitution.
Singkawang, a coastal city and port located in the province of West Kalimantan, on the island of Borneo in Indonesia, ranked the most tolerant city, reported research by a human rights group, the SETARA Institute, based in Jakarta.
Pope Francis has declared Taytay church in the Diocese of Antipolo in the province of Rizal as a minor basilica, making it one of the only 23 churches on that status in the Philippines.
"Today is the day to thank and appreciate our almighty God, as this educational institution has crossed 75 years of teaching with pride," Father Hemanto said.
Fr. Felix Raj said, “An award reflects people’s appreciation and recognition of what one has achieved in the past and an invitation to continue the work further for growth in the future. And I still have miles to go.”
"For us Catholics, it is not a matter of choosing the sacramental life of the Church versus popular piety... It is never a question of choosing one," said Archbishop Charles John Brown.
The CDPI is to help the diocesan priests in the country foster a deeper understanding of their priesthood, whereby they appreciate and perform their priestly ministry effectively.
Father Roy Lazar from the Vellore diocese in Tamil Nadu, south India, is elected as the President of the Conference of Diocesan Priests of India (CDPI).
The episcopal ordination of Bishop Wang Yuesheng of the Diocese of Zhengzhou was held at the Catholic Church on Qinghuayuan Road, Huiji District, Zhengzhou City, China, on January 25.
The Antipolo Cathedral on Friday, January 28, will be declared an international shrine, a sacred place, which will be attended by more than 80 bishops from across the country, according to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference Philippines.