Three Kings Day or Epiphany: Christians worldwide closes Christmas season on Jan. 6

Associated Press 01/05/2024

Christians around the world will mark the Epiphany on January 6 with a series of celebrations that go from parades and gift-giving for children to the blessing of water. The holiday is also called the Feast of…

Mama Mary birthday: Where to celebrate as an ‘On-the-Go’ Cebuano

Jessa Ngojo 09/08/2023

The birthday of Mama Mary is a special celebration in Cebu, the Queen City of the South which is also known for its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage. As devotees of the Roman Catholic religion, Cebuanos…

CBCP clarifies Pope’s stand on same-sex unions

Jodee Agoncillo 10/27/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Pope Francis remains consistent with the Catholic perspective on marriage and family, while refusing “to reject those who are unable to enter into marriage and build family because of circumstances in their lives,” the…

Reminder from Archbishop Soc: No clapping during Mass

Jovic Yee - Philippine Daily Inquirer 02/22/2020

In the spirit of the Lenten season, the public should abstain from inappropriate clapping during and after Masses, a practice that could rob the faithful of the “true meaning of Christian liturgy and worship.” In a statement,…

Eastern Visayas feels Tisoy impact: Thousands displaced, power cut, houses torn to pieces

12/03/2019

TACLOBAN CITY–Typhoon Tisoy like a sledgehammer barrelled through Eastern Visayas on Monday, Dec. 2, sending more than 3,200 families fleeing their homes and seeking refuge at government evacuation venters. Winds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour toppled electric…

IN PHOTOS: 500-day countdown to the 500th anniversary of the first baptism begins

Gerard Vincent Francisco 12/01/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippine — Rajah Humabon, Hara Humumay, and 800 natives were baptized on the island of Cebu in 1521. This was the first recorded baptism in the Philippines, and the Archdiocese of Cebu is getting ready…

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