The anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines has a special significance for Hawaii By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald You could call it the second coming of the infant Jesus — the appearance 500 years ago of Santo Nino on the shores of Cebu island in the Philippines. The gift of the […]
Bishop urges collection for Philippines
Bishop Larry Silva is urging Hawaii parishes to conduct a second collection for the relief for vast areas in south and central Philippines devastated last month by Typhoon Rai. The death toll has risen to 375 while 56 people remained missing. Hundreds were injured and more than 400,000 were displaced by the intense storm, which […]
For Philippine weightlifter Miraculous Medal wins gold
By Catholic News Service TOKYO — Hidilyn Diaz became the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal winner, set an Olympic record — and thanked her friends who prayed the Miraculous Medal novena. In a virtual news conference, the 30-year-old said she also prayed the novena and wore the medal. After winning July 26, the four-time Olympian […]
Second presentation on Philippine 500th anniversary of arrival of Christianity May 29
Dr. Clementina Ceria-Ulep of Our Lady of the Mount Parish in Honolulu will be the featured speaker at Hawaii’s second virtual gathering marking the 500th anniversary of the arrival of the Catholic faith in the Philippines, May 29, 10-11 a.m. Her topic is “Joy: A Convincing Sign of Mission.” Viewers will be given the opportunity […]
A story of pure grace
Hawaii is a grateful beneficiary of the 500-year-old evangelization of the Philippines By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The celebration of the 500th anniversary of the introduction of the Catholic faith to the Philippines is really a global one, marking an event that has come to grace the world over, including, in large measure, Hawaii. […]
Pope praises Filipino Catholics’ joyful witness of the Gospel
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The joy of the Gospel has been an integral part of the Filipino identity since the arrival of Christianity in the Southeast Asian country five centuries ago, Pope Francis said. Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines March 15, the […]
Cathedral basilica Mass will commemorate 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines
Milestone of faith: ‘Gifted to Give’ By Father Edmundo N. Barut Jr. Special to the Herald As we gather for the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines — Hawaii Celebration, it is with joy that we recall the Philippine archipelago being discovered by Europeans on March 16, 1521, because thereafter was the story of […]
Milestone of faith: ‘Gifted to Give’
Cathedral basilica Mass will commemorate 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines By Father Edmundo N. Barut Jr. Special to the Herald As we gather for the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines — Hawaii Celebration, it is with joy that we recall the Philippine archipelago being discovered by Europeans on March 16, 1521, […]
Philippine archdiocese allows families to distribute ashes
By Catholic News Service MANILA, Philippines — An archdiocese in the Philippines will allow churchgoers to distribute ashes among family members at home to mark the beginning of Lent Feb. 17. Ucanews.com reported the Cebu Archdiocese in the central Philippines released a prayer guide Feb. 10 for the celebration of Ash Wednesday at home for […]
Bishop Silva announces local commemoration of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines
In anticipation of the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity to the Philippines in 2021, Bishop Larry Silva is encouraging Hawaii parishes hosting the Filipino Advent traditions Misa de Gallo and Simbang Gabi this year to follow homily themes based on the “Nine-Year Spiritual Journey of New Evangelization” implemented by the […]