On Maundy Thursday (April 17), Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula will wash the feet of 12 persons, including priest, nun, health workers, youth, journalist, teacher, and lay leader, among others.
"Jesus, as a discerning shepherd, consistently acted following the will of His Father, exemplifying humility in his ministry. He guides us, as priests, to embrace humility," Cardinal Ferrão the Prelate.
“Oftentimes, people in the community would rather seek the help of community health workers and traditional healers over medical doctors,” says Michael Dennis dela Paz
Since Modi assumed office in 2014, there have been 147 reported incidents of violence targeting Christians. This data reached 687 in 2023, according to an anonymous Church leader.
Bishop Ruperto Santos said, "We can show that we are God’s true children when we care for His creation, “and in doing so, we give back in a way that honours God.”
"Empowering the lay faithful to embrace missionary roles is a pivotal objective for Communio. As the Church progresses through its Synodal process, we are committed to equipping more members of the laity to actively engage in missionary endeavours across India. The Communio Volunteers program stands as a testament to this commitment,” said Father Alathara,
After years of controversies and different allegations against the Catholic Church priests, the Vatican finally released the 1951 decree rejecting the Lipa apparition in the Philippines.
"This is a blessing from God, and I willingly accept it. Although I am not worthy, God called me to this mission. Please pray for me that in this calling I can give myself," said Bishop Sipalay, OP.
Speaking over the radio Fr. Anton Pascual, a Filipino priest, has voiced out concern over the plan of the Philippine National Police [PNP] to allow civilians again to legally own semi-automatic long barrel guns.
The Saint Anne Recycling Management Committee, in collaboration with the CJM, holds annual meetings to plan the program’s recycling schedule and educate parishioners about the best recycling practices.
“I exhort all of you to ensure that the National Day of Fasting and Prayer is observed most fruitfully in your respective dioceses, regions, and parishes so that the power of prayer is harnessed to its fullest for the good of our nation,” Archbishop Thazhath.
“With the digital world today, we can continue the Pentecostal experience… to come out there and face the world [and] every culture without fear,” said Cardinal Sebastian Francis
The purpose of this training is to hone skills in leadership development, Arpon Adrian Gomes, General Secretary of the Bangladesh Catholic Students Movement (BCSM), told RVA News.
“We live in a world where we encounter light and darkness. Jesus is the light, and we experience his light in his presence and darkness in the absence of the light,” said Demetrios.
Pope Francis has declared Archbishop Mar Ivanios, the founder of the Malankara Reunion Movement, the first Metropolitan of the Archdiocese of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, south India.
Filipino Catholics belonging to the Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of Vancouver are organizing the enshrinement of San Pedro’s icon in the St. Monica parish in Richmond City, British Columbia.
