This initiative addresses the dual concerns of public safety and environmental protection, resonating with communities across Asia that face similar challenges during festive periods.
Nurhartanto stated, "must prioritize a peaceful, non-violent approach during the campaign period up to the time of the general election and afterwards."
The Sunday and Weekday Editions of the Roman Missal (Missale Romanum, editio typica tertia) in English for India was released by Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, the President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), and the Archbishop of Goa and Daman on January 30, 2024.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on mourns the death on Thursday, February 1, of two former bishops: Nereo Odchimar and Honesto “Onie” Pacana who have both served Mindanao in southern Philippines, according to the CBCP News.
“We would like to initiate conversations in our communities, parishes, and the Basic Ecclesial Communities, especially if there are still forces that are pushing for Charter Change in whatever form,” said Bishop Pablo Virgilio David.
The Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) released two books: “Complementary Norms to the Code of Canon Law” and “User Guide for Book VI of the Code of Canon Law."
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.
"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.
Filipino overseas workers who grew up around families devoted to Santo Niño de Cebu have brought the faith to many places all over the world becoming messengers of hope and peace
Peter Jacob, a human rights activist and a Catholic layman from Pakistan, together with his NGO Center for Social Justice" (CSJ), received the International Religious Freedom Award from the U.S. Department of State Office of International Religious Freedom for his faithful efforts to help religious minorities in Pakistan.
