Catholics reminded of ‘martyrdom’ on ‘Red Wednesday’

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 13:53:35 +0000

“MARTYRDOM is not about dying for the faith.It is about living for the faith.” This was the message by Caloocan Bishop Pablo David in his homily during the “Red Wednesday” Mass at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila in honor of Christians who were persecuted because of their faith. David called on Christians to harbor […]

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PNP, Catholic Church join hands for localized peace talks

Credit to Author: acerojano| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:13:00 +0000

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The Philippine National Police (PNP) and leaders of the Catholic Church have joined hands to explore and reaffirm the collaboration of both sectors to end the decades-long insurgency in the country.

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Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles reelected CBCP president

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Sun, 07 Jul 2019 02:29:49 +0000

Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles reelected CBCP president

MANILA, Philippines – Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles was reelected president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).

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Palo archdiocese not ready to remove donation system

Credit to Author: hniitsu| Date: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 04:59:03 +0000

TACLOBAN CITY — Unlike other Catholic churches in the country, the Archdiocese of Palo in Leyte has no plans yet of removing the arancel system or asking donations for a particular sacrament like funeral or blessings. This was disclosed by Fr. Chris Arthur Militante, spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Palo. Militante said the archdiocese, which […]

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Pope taps Bishop Villarojo to head Malolos diocese

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Wed, 15 May 2019 06:21:33 +0000

POPE Francis has named Cebu Auxiliary Bishop Dennis Villarojo as the new bishop of Malolos diocese, succeeding the late bishop Jose Oliveros. The appointment of Villarojo, 52, was announced on May…READ

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Anti-Duterte archbishop to voters: Be guided by faith in midterm polls

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2019 07:53:38 +0000

AN archbishop who has been critical of the incumbent administration’s style of governance warned that democracy may die and some freedoms lost to political dynasties if the Catholic faithful would…READ

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