December 20, 2017 Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ: A blessed Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. May we take this opportunity to bring to your attention three (3) important issues that gravely threaten two fundamental institutions in our country – the Family and the Judiciary. These 3…
It was with shock and deep sadness that we received the news about the brutal and senseless murder of Fr. Marcelito “Tito” Paez by unidentified assailants on Monday, 04 December 2017. We extend our heartfelt condolences to our brother bishop, the Most Rev. Roberto C. Mallari, D.D., Bishop of Diocese…
15 December 2018 Dear Most Rev. Archbishops, Bishops, and Diocesan Administrators Greetings of peace and good health! The Church’s service to the sick and those who care for them must continue with renewed vigor, in fidelity to the Lord’s command and following the eloquent example of her Founder and Master.…
Efren Avenido, former priest from the Diocese of Daet, who has been officially dismissed by the Catholic Church last March 2017 for sexual abuse of minors has been known to celebrate sacraments in the Archdiocese of Manila. Archbishop Gilbert Garcera, while he was still Bishop of Daet, has issued a…
Mater Ecclesiae: “Behold, your son… Behold, your mother. And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.” (Jn 19:26-27) Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Church’s service to the sick and those who care for them must continue with renewed vigour, in fidelity to the Lord’s command (cf. Lk 9:2-6; Mt 10:1-8; Mk 6:7-13) and…
Joyful greetings as we culminate Youth Ministry Week 2017! With eagerness and enthusiasm may I endorse to you Peaceworks 103, along with their initiatives and efforts for the youth of today. We are grateful to the Salesians of Don Bosco of the Philippine North Province, through Peaceworks103, for organizing and…
HOMILIYA ng Lub. Kgg. Roberto C. Mallari, D.D. Obispo ng San Jose, Nueva Ecija Misa ng Paglilibing kay + Reb. Padre Marcelito Paez 11 Disyembre 2017 | Katedral ni San Jose Manggagawa, Lungsod ng San Jose, Nueva Ecija To our Apostolic Nuncio in the Philippines, His Excellency Archbishop Gabriele…
Troops were delivering assistance to typhoon victims in Northern Samar when they were ambushed by 50 communist rebels Joe Torres, UCANews Manila Philippines December 20, 2017 The social action arm of the Philippine bishops’ conference deplored a rebel ambush of soldiers who were delivering relief goods for typhoon victims. “The…
Bilang pagkilala sa ginawang pag-aalay ng buhay ni Fr. Tito at sa ating pagnanais na magkaroon ng tunay na pagbabago sa ating lipunan hinihiling kung… sabay-sabay nating bigkasin ang paninindigan para sa bayan: Paninindigan Para Sa Bayan (Akda ni Arsobispo Socrates Villegas) Sumasampalataya kami sa Diyos na makapangyarihan, mapagmahal at mapagpatawad.…
Church leaders welcome suspension of military action and urge insurgents to also announce a ceasefire Joe Torres and Mark Saludes, UCANews Manila Philippines December 20, 2017 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a Christmas ceasefire with communist rebels, days after he categorically said that he is not suspending military offensives…
