Bishop Alminaza contracts Covid-19 anew
Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos has tested positive again for Covid-19, the diocese’s chancellor said Sunday.
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Tarlac Marian shrine declared affiliate of papal basilica
The Diocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Merced in Tarlac City is now an “affiliate” church of St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome.
Rizal’s St. Clement Parish declared diocesan shrine
The St. Clement Parish Church in the town of Angono in Rizal province has been declared a diocesan shrine by Bishop Francisco de Leon of Antipolo.
Dumaguete bishop, priests hold ‘penitential walk’ to protect life, environment
Despite the rain and the gloomy weather, the clergy of the Diocese of Dumaguete held Monday a penitential walk for the protection of life and the environment.
Cebu archdiocese opens cemeteries to non-Catholics who died of Covid-19
The Archdiocese of Cebu has opened Catholic cemeteries to non-Catholics who succumbed to Covid-19.
Dumaguete bishop: Reclamation project will create ‘underwater cemetery’
Bishop Julito Cortes of Dumaguete has warned that an “underwater cemetery” will replace the city’s vibrant coastal ecosystem if the P23-billion reclamation project pushes through.
4 Iloilo nuns die of Covid-19 in less than 2 weeks
Four nuns from the Carmelite Monastery in the city of Iloilo’s La Paz district died from Covid-19 in less than two weeks as the virus spread throughout the area.
Davao parishes to roll out Covid-19 jabs
Archbishop Romulo Valles of Davao has directed his priests to organize parish-based vaccination centers for Covid-19.
Bishop decries resumption of OceanaGold mine operations
A Catholic bishop described as ‘heartbreaking’ the government’s decision to allow Australian-Canadian
OND Sisters elect new leaders
The congregation of the Oblates of Notre Dame (OND) elected a new set of leaders forming a new general team for the next four years, from 2021 to 2025.
Bulacan parish plants bamboo for 500YOC
A Catholic parish in Bulacan province gave an environmental twist to the 500th anniversary celebration of Christianity in the Philippines.
Bishop Mayugba installs new rector of Badoc Basilica
Bishop Renato Mayugba of Laoag installed Fr. Joel Reynold Castillo as the new rector of the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Badoc, Ilocos Norte June 29, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul.