IN PHOTOS: Fluvial procession of Nuestra Señora de Regla in Lapu-Lapu, Cebu

Futch Anthony Inso 11/12/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—Around 70 sea vessels participated in the fluvial procession of Nuestra Señora de Regla (Our Lady of the Rule) on Tuesday morning, November 12, 2024. The activity was part of the religious observances of the…

FACES OF CEBU: Fr. Avelito John Burgos, first Cebuano priest with sacred music licentiate

Arkeen Larisma 10/06/2024

The death of musical virtuoso Monsignor Rodolfo Escalona Villanueva on May 23, 2024,  left an empty space in the heart of the Archdiocese of Cebu, particularly in the seminary. His passing marked the end of an era,…

What is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday?

04/08/2024

CAIRO (AP) — Muslims around the world will soon bid farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that typically include…

Ramadan: Muslims start 30-day fasting

Edwin Fernandez, Taher Solaiman 03/13/2024

COTABATO CITY—The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) here celebrates the holy month of Ramadan, as its compound is beautifully lit up as practiced starting Tuesday evening. In Marawi City, the Mindanao State University added to…

What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month?

03/09/2024

CAIRO (AP) — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time of increased…

‘Pura Luka Vega’ fights for freedom to express faith

01/24/2024

Manila, Philippines—When Filipino drag queen Amadeus Fernando Pagente, also known as Pura Luka Vega, dressed up as Jesus Christ and sang the Lord’s Prayer in a Manila show, he considered it an expression of his Catholic faith. But…

Fluvial and solemn foot procession live updates of Fiesta Señor 2024

01/20/2024

Cebu City, Philippines — Check out the latest updates on the Fluvial procession and solemn foot procession of the Fiesta Señor 2024 in Cebu City.                        …

The traditions of ‘Sinug’ candle vendors at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño

Pia Piquero 01/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Candles have long been revered as symbols of hope among devotees at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. Whether you are a visitor in the sacred halls or among the vendors, the candle…

A miracle from Santo Niño: A devotee’s story

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 01/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Disability is not a reason to stop one’s devotion to the Señor Santo Niño, or the Holy Child Jesus. This is was what 65-year-old Wilma Estenzo proved during the Penitential Walk with Jesus…

Daily Gospel, January 10, 2024

01/10/2024

This is the Daily Gospel for Wednesday, January 10, 2024. On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him…

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…

LOOK: Fiesta Señor 2024 schedule of Novena Masses

01/03/2024

Devotees and visitors are expected to flock Cebu City in the coming days for the much anticipated Fiesta Señor and Sinulog 2024.  The annual Fiesta Señor covers all the religious activities of the Basilica in honor of…

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