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Traditionally, Filipino Roman Catholics observe The Stations of the Cross or Via Crucis every Holy Week, specifically on Good Friday. Devout Catholics go on a pilgrimage to mimic the passion of Christ as a sign of sacrifice.…
As the cradle of Christianity in the Philippines, Cebu is home to some of the most remarkable and historic churches. Cebu’s heritage churches offer a glimpse of the country’s colorful past with stunning life-sized statues, awesome stonework,…
To the Catholic faithful, Visita Iglesia is an important religious tradition, especially during the Holy Week. This is a form of pilgrimage and penance that is usually done days before or until Easter Sunday. Devotees visit at…
Holy Week 2020 will surely be remembered for the next decades to come. Since the Catholic Church announced that all public Holy Masses will be suspended to help flatten the curve of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19),…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma reminds the public not to take for granted the services rendered by those working at the frontlines fighting the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “I mentioned this in the time…
CEBU CITY—The National Food Authority offices and warehouses nationwide will remain open throughout the Lenten Season. In a press release posted on its Facebook page, National Food Authority (NFA) administrator Judy Carol Dansal announced that the agency…
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…
MANILA, Philippines s— For Pope Francis at the Vatican, and for Christians worldwide from churches large and small, this will be an Easter like none other: The joyous message of Christ’s resurrection will be delivered to empty…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Palm fronds or lukay is commonly used to produce hanging rice or puso – an iconic Cebuano staple. But in Roman Catholicism, this symbolizes peace and victory. In most liturgical churches, it is…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is appealing to people, who are involved in religious groups and who have to hold activities for the Holy Week, to cancel these activities if it would…
SAN PEDRO CITY—At this time of the year, most of the residents in the towns of Cavinti in Laguna province and Tayabas in Quezon province would have been busy preparing thousands of palaspas, or palm fronds to…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Only parish priests and their respective ministers in Cebu will be allowed to conduct activities and celebrations for the Lenten season. This as the Archdiocese of Cebu issued a new set of circulars…
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