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.
Bishop Marcelino Antonio Maralit, Jr., appointed bishop of San Pablo, said he would examine three issues facing his new diocese, namely poverty, growing secularization, and issues affecting the family.
The Catholic Biblical Association of the Philippines (CBAP) reelected Dominican Father Clarence Victor C. Marquez to the position of President of the Board of Trustees.
Caritas Asia brought together practitioners and leaders from Caritas Member Organizations in Asia to discuss possible improvements in implementing humanitarian efforts and emergency preparedness and
response.
The sixth National Women’s Conference of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) brought together 453 women leaders from 132 dioceses across India.
In keeping with this ongoing observance of the Season of Creation, under the guidance of Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the Archdiocese of Bombay organized a tree plantation drive on September 17.
The Archdiocesan Liturgy Commission of the Archdiocese of Madras Mylapore is actively engaged in animating orientation programs for liturgy coordinators across three of its twelve Vicariates.
On September 19, 2024, in North Sumatra, Indonesia, the world unveiled the tallest statue of Jesus Christ. Sibeabea Hill, located in Samosir Regency, is 61 meters above Lake Toba.
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflected on his recent Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, emphasizing the importance of fostering unity among diverse religious and cultural communities, as reported by Vatican News.
Pope Francis has named Marcelino Antonio Maralit Jr. as the new bishop of San Pablo diocese, which oversees Laguna, a province about 100 kilometers southeast of Manila.
The Archdiocesan Liturgy Commission celebrated a momentous occasion at Santhome Cathedral with the release of the updated edition of the hymn book *பாடுமனமே* (Song of Heart) by Archbishop Dr. George Antonysamy, adding a special grace to the celebration On September 21, 2024.
The conference focused on enhancing regional collaboration and growth, particularly within Catholic institutions, to meet the evolving educational needs in these regions.
On September 19, 2024, the Congregation of the Handmaids of Christ marked a significant milestone—its 90th anniversary of its foundation at the Mother House in Calangute.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore is to archive vestments worn by Pope Francis for mass on September 12 and other items he used during his visit to the city-state.
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.
