This initiative addresses the dual concerns of public safety and environmental protection, resonating with communities across Asia that face similar challenges during festive periods.
"Let us draw inspiration from Roman culture and our faith, allowing it to empower and motivate our personal and spiritual growth,” said Cardinal Filipe Neri.
Fr. Sadaya also went through the formation itinerary of the Ratio Formationis Sacerdotalis Nationals for the Philippines, which begins at the Care of Care for the Birth, Discernment, and Fostering of Vocation all the way to the Ongoing Priestly Formation.
Father Rajat Ekka (61), the Parish Priest of Chainpur, from the diocese of Gumla, was found dead inside the well on October 27 morning in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, India.
The Claretian missionaries held a Word Conference on the theme of “The Biblical Perspective of Synodality” on October 28 in St. Claret Seminary, Kattuwa, Sri Lanka.
On October 28, Bishop James Thoppil, who is Bishop of Kohima Diocese, released "Ntho Bible Ntsata Ethan," a Catholic translation of the New Testament into the Lotha language.
Father Thomas Mankhin said, "Today we have come here with deep faith and trust to be strong in our spiritual life. This pilgrimage festival reveals that we are all righteous in this world."
Bishop Lobo said, “The Jubilee Yātra, Pilgrimage of Hope, is not just a gathering; it is a transformative experience that aims to bring priests, religious, and lay faithful together on a shared path of reflection, renewal, and rekindling hope."
Dr. Mervin Tan, also a general surgeon, talked about the importance of early screening and surgical management options for breast cancer. “Early screening is best prevention,” he said.
Rajendra said, “It is a proud moment for me that my father died for the faith in Christ. He is the true witness to the whole world of firm faith in God.”
Fr. Stanley Kozhichira said, “It is pure love and truth that comes to build the human relations, basic human communications through just being present to each other.”
"In the spirit of unity, the Rajshahi diocese has adorned towns and villages with festive greetings banners, and church leaders, as well as Christian devotees, are visiting Puja Mondos to exchange warm wishes with their Hindu friends", said Father Patrick Gomes.
Father Dario Vitali emphasized that Synodality will only work if all subjects, namely the people of God, the College of Bishops, and the pope articulate “dynamic unity, synodality, collegiality and primacy.”
“A Bible for Every Home, A New Testament for Everyone, was a dream, for the realization of which Alberione was prepared to go to any length, even setting aside a printing machine totally for printing different editions of the Bible and of the New Testament,” said Father Alfonso Elengikal, a member of the St. Paul congregation.
“That's why I am suggesting that we intensify education in its new comprehensive form to address the worsening climate crisis," said Sr. Maria Vida Cordero.