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January 20, 2021

Christianity turns 500 in the Philippines

People light candles after the first of the nine-day novena Masses for Simbang Gabi at the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Manila, Philippines, Dec. 16. Filipinos are celebrating 500 years since Christianity was introduced to the nation.

The year 2021 marks 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines and Filipino Catholics worldwide are joining to celebrate this milestone as the faith of a people that has endured.

Published in Youth Speak News
September 10, 2018

Regina Mundi Centre enjoying strong revival

Fr. Matthew Robbertz, above, said that only a decade ago the Regina Mundi Centre in Queensville, Ont., was faced with the choice of closing or persevering in its mission due to a burgeoning debt. The latter option was chosen and the faith community came through to keep the centre open and thriving.

In 2008, Regina Mundi Centre was on the brink of closure. 

Published in Retreat & Renewal Centres
June 6, 2018

Third Philippine priest shot since December

People stroll in front of the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Manila, Philippines, in this 2014 file photo.
MANILA, Philippines – A Catholic priest who once served as chaplain of the Philippine National Police was wounded after a gun attack June 6 in Calamba City, about 25 miles from Manila.
Published in International
January 9, 2018

Understanding the fierce devotion behind the Black Nazarene

Pilgrims climb to touch the Black Nazarene during Jan. 7 procession in Manila, Philippines. The wooden statue, carved in Mexico and brought to the Philippine capital in the early 17th century, is cherished by Catholics, who believe that touching it can lead to a miracle.

MANILA, Philippines – For over four centuries, a historical and iconic miraculous statue of Jesus Christ carrying his Cross has become an emblem of passion, struggle and faith for Filipino Catholics.

Published in International
October 19, 2017

Philippines mourns Cardinal Vidal, who leaves a legacy of service

Retired Cardinal Ricardo Vidal of Cebu, Philippines, pictured in a 2012 photo at the Vatican, died Oct. 18 at the age of 86 after a series of health complications.
Cebu, Philippines – Cardinal Ricardo Vidal, the fourth Filipino cardinal and leading Catholic figure in the fall of Filipino dictator Ferdinand Marcos, died Wednesday at the age of 86.
Published in International