Joaquim Magalhães de Castro Even at the risk of evading the theme of this series of chronicles, we find it important to refer here to the cruel fate reserved for Jerónimo de Angelis and Diogo de Carvalho. Both were martyred…
Year: 2021
Catholic, IFI churches move towards reconciliation
(CBCPNews.net) The Philippine Catholic Church and the Iglesia Filipina Independiente released a joint statement Tuesday, vowing to continue the healing process of fractured relationships between the two churches.
BAGGING THE ELUSIVE GOLD – No weight is unbearable with God
Fr Leonard E Dollentas Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz made history last July 26, 2021, by becoming the first athlete from the Philippines to win an Olympic gold medal. She was reduced to tears after dramatically winning gold in the women’s 55-kilogram…
Parish of São Lázaro wants to prepare elderly “for heaven”
Marco Carvalho Overseeing the balance of the body, helping to manage inheritances and succession issues, but first of all, nourishing the soul and preparing it “for heaven.” In São Lázaro parish, more and more people are becoming aware of questions…
SJM AWARDS 34 NEW SCHOLARSHIPS – MGM and Caritas launch “Dementia Care Program”
Marco Carvalho Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Macau’s gaming companies have been facing financial hardship, but the crisis didn’t hinder the corporate social responsibility strategies of the SAR gaming operators, judging by the initiatives recently promoted by local operators such…
POPE : WELCOME JESUS AS THE BREAD OF LIFE
(Vatican News) At the noontime Sunday Angelus in Saint Peter’s Square, Pope Francis calls on us to be not only concerned about our materials needs, but above all to seek and deepen our relationship with God.
The song of praise by Our Lady of the Snows
Aurelio Porfiri In August, at least before the pandemic, the Italian population for the most part flocked to the holiday resorts to enjoy the well-deserved scraps of sunshine and then return refreshed in body and mind to the fatigue of…
FIRE ENGULFS 163-YEAR-OLD CATHOLIC CHURCH IN SCOTLAND
More than 30 firefighters tackled a devastating fire at a Catholic church in Glasgow, Scotland, in the early hours of Wednesday. One person was rescued after the firefighters were called out following reports of a fire at St. Simon’s, Patrick,…
ECUADORIAN PRIEST AWARDED BY CITY FOR FEEDING HUNDREDS OF THE NEEDY DAILY
(CNA) The Mayor’s Office of Guayaquil on Sunday awarded Fr. Wilson Malavé Parrales, director of the Lord of Good Hope Soup Kitchen for the Brother in Need, with the Urban Heroes Medal of Merit.
WORLD NURSES’ CONGRESS TO FOCUS ON UNITY IN MISSION, FAITH
(CNA) Held every four years, the upcoming World Congress of Nurses comes at a providential time for many Catholic nurses around the world whose professional skills, families and faith have been sorely tested by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.