Tag: Philippines

A parish in the central Philippines did its best to make the Sacrament of Penance, or Confession, readily available to the faithful.

Inside the maximum security compound of the prison, the priests teach inmates proper hygiene and even help in disinfecting prison cells.

The parish church of St. Raymond Nonnatus in the town of Arteche in Eastern Samar province was not spared by the wrath of Typhoon "Ambo."

A small parish in the Philippines inspired Filipinos to make the best out of the lockdown by starting an organic farm.

It was not the celebration that people was used to. There were no parties. But people came together to celebrate their faith.

Already battling great odds against a disease that has killed close to a thousand people, including several doctors and nurses, health workers also face severe mental health stress.

Like medical workers, aid givers also struggle with the fear of infection. "If this virus is in the air, we have a daily exposure to it," said Father Danny Pilario, CM.

Church leaders reminded the faithful that "one cannot do evil so that good may come out," adding that the country "cannot set aside human rights to attain peace and order."

Brutal sanctions against quarantine violators, combined with a 24/7 news cycle and social media virality, have worsened mental health problems in the country.

"Claim everything in Jesus’ name, and it will be given to you," said the Philippine Bar topnotcher, adding that one should "never limit what God can give you."