Tag: Filipino Catholics

The cardinal challenged the faithful “to make the same affirmation in our faith that San Lorenzo made, and every martyr before and after him”

“The Church ... is now too complacent, too relaxed, and too devotional that it is losing its capacity to walk with the youth and the poor”

The papal nuncio to the Philippines described Filipinos as “a living testament of faith in the 500 years of Catholicism in the country”

Majority of Filipinos identify as Catholic and December is one of the most important months on the religious calendar

The bishops encourage the faithful to “engage in concrete social action, concrete gestures of helping and support for the needy"

Diaz’s inspirational victory and public display of her Catholic faith touched the hearts of church leaders and Filipino Catholics

Catholics believe that through transubstantiation the risen Jesus becomes truly present in the Eucharist

Older Filipino Catholics are more concerned with the homily of the priest during the celebration of the Eucharist

The Philippines marked the 500th anniversary of the first Christian baptism in the country on April 14

The gifts included a handwoven hat and bag made by the people of Pandan town in Antique and a “patadyong” from the town of Bugasong