Palma celebrates Easter Sunday Mass before empty Cathedral pews; thanks Cebuanos for following him online

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/12/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines -Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma officiated the Easter Sunday Mass in front of empty pews at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral this morning, April 12, 2020. But the prelate said he is grateful to the thousands…

Do you know the images paraded during Holy Week processions?

04/11/2020

Processions are a significant part of the Filipino Catholic life, especially during the Holy Week. Traditionally, processions during the Holy Week are held every Holy Wednesdays and Good Fridays. On these days, Carozza owners and parishes work together…

PCG: No Sail Policy in Visayas

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/10/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced on Good Friday, April 10, 2020, that a “No-Sail Policy” is being implemented in the Visayas. In a statement, PCG said the order is a preventive measure…

Gwen skips yearly Visita Iglesia to southern Cebu churches

04/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Despite the observance of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, Cebuanos are reminded to keep in mind that the province is still under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)…

‘Buhing Kalbaryo’ special episode to be streamed online, aired on TV

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The modern-day Senaculo-styled Cebuano street play of the Passion of Christ dubbed “Buhing Kalbaryo” has drawn thousands to its procession each year. In Good Friday 2019, alone, the play gathered almost 2,000 spectators…

Virtual Masses, domestic Church: How Cebu is coping with Holy Week amid COVID-19

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In his 25 years serving the Roman Catholic church, Monsignor Ruben Labajo is expecting virtually empty churches in Cebu during the Holy Week. Labajo, who is one of the vicar-generals of the Archdiocese…

No rest for Cebu City mayor during Holy Week 2020

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella will not be resting this Holy Week 2020.  Although the mayor said he will spend parts of the Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Black Saturday with his family and two…

Holy Week 2020 easier to monitor due to ECQ

Immae Lachica 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) believes it will be a bit easier monitoring the safety of the public this Holy Week 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine. Police Brigadier General…

Holy Week 2020 goes online

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/01/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Holy Week celebration in the Archdiocese of Cebu will be streamed online as the Roman Catholic Church continues to uphold strict measures due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis.  The Archdiocese of Cebu…

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