Cardinal Tagle catches COVID; Palace, CBCP ask for prayers
Former Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, who arrived in Manila from Rome on Thursday, has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines news website......»»
Quiapo Church now national shrine
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has approved the elevation of the Archdiocesan Shrine of the Black Nazarene, or Quiapo Church, to national shrine status. The CBCP made the announcement on Sunday during their 126th plenary assembly in Kalibo town, Aklan province. The approval of the petition to declare Quiapo Church as a national shrine was granted by Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila as the CBCP bestowed upon Quiapo Church the title of “National Shrine of the Black Nazarene.” The CBCP made the announcement on Sunday during their 126th plenary assembly in Kalibo town, Aklan province. Quiapo Church is a prominent landmark in the heart of Manila and has been a center of devotion for Filipinos for many years and is home to the centuries-old and revered image of the Black Nazarene, which is a popular pilgrimage destination for devotees from all over the country. The CBCP said that the elevation of Quiapo Church to national shrine status was recognition of its “significant role in fostering a profound popular devotion to Jesus Christ and its cultural impact on the religious practices of Filipinos.” The Quiapo Church is the 29th national shrine in the Philippines. The other national shrines include the Basilica of the Holy Infant Jesus in Cebu City, the Shrine of Our Lady of Manaoag in Pangasinan and the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Antipolo City. The post Quiapo Church now national shrine appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
CBCP declares Quiapo Church as national shrine
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Sunday approved a petition declaring the Archdiocesan Shrine of the Black Nazarene, or Quiapo Church, as a national shrine. In granting the petition of Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila, the CBCP bestowed upon Quiapo Church the title of “National Shrine of the Black Nazarene”, effectively making it the country’s 29th national shrine. Quiapo Church in Manila is home to the centuries-old image of the Black Nazarene. It has served as a center of devotion for Filipinos and a prominent landmark for pilgrims, particularly during the “traslacion”, which commemorates the transfer of the image of the Black Nazarene from Recollect Church in Intramuros to its present shrine in Quiapo. Back in 1987, St. John Paul II, who was a pope then, elevated the church to the status of the "Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene" due to its cultural impact on the religious practices of Filipinos. The post CBCP declares Quiapo Church as national shrine appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
In defense of Our Lady Mediatrix of all Grace
This is a reaction to the CBCP position that appeared in a PhilStar article dated 29 May 2023 concerning Our Lady Mediatrix of All Grace, as articulated by Bishop Pablo David, CBCP president. This open letter is in defense of Our Lady Mediatrix. The article was headlined, “Vatican has Spoken on Lipa Apparitions.” The article began, “The Vatican has already ruled on the alleged apparitions of Mary Mediatrix of All Grace in Lipa, Batangas in 1948.” Bishop David says there was “no sign of supernatural character or origin.” In other words, the Mediatrix issue was an open and shut case. The article, however, did not take into account the history that had been omitted and about which the Vatican was silent. That needs to be mentioned here to avoid a false picture. The Vatican’s Confederation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the most powerful Church office that investigates alleged apparitions, created a commission of eight Filipino bishops in the 1950s, led by then Bishop Rufino Santos (later a Cardinal), to investigate the Mediatrix apparitions in Lipa. The findings were unanimous. All the bishops declared the Mediatrix apparitions authentic. But under extreme pressure from the Apostolic Nuncio, the diplomatic representative of the Vatican in the Philippines, the bishops were forced to reverse their findings. This was discovered only years later when one bishop, on his deathbed, recanted his reversal. All the other bishops also recanted later, throwing a monkey wrench into the Vatican-led study that said the apparitions were not authentic. There was a move to set the record straight with another investigation — about which Pope Francis was aware — but that proposal was ignored and never materialized. Instead, Vatican and CDF elements began an intense campaign to suppress the Mediatrix phenomenon that has lasted more than eight decades to this very day. The original miraculous Mediatrix statue was hidden in some cellar. Other statues were destroyed. The miraculous rose petals that had religious images on them were burned, destroying the very evidence needed for future investigations. Those that escaped the medieval-style iconoclasts are now secretly hidden somewhere. Novena pamphlets, stampitas, and religious materials were burned, including the precious diary that contained the first-hand account of visionary Sister Teresing Castillo. A second diary was written before she died and which is available on the internet. Many bishops of Lipa were “exiled” to remote dioceses or forced to resign through the decades for their support of the Mediatrix. The entire Philippine Church, fearing repercussions, was forced into silence, except for a few brave souls. Despite all this, the Virgin prevailed. When the bishops fell silent, the laity, immune to Vatican repressions, took over. Taking a cue from a CBCP declaration that Mediatrix devotion was allowed despite the apparitions having been declared as non-authentic, the devotion spread like wildfire. About 80 life-size Mediatrix statues were distributed to dioceses nationwide, especially in Mindanao, where Mediatrix miracles mushroomed. Lay Mediatrix groups sprouted everywhere. Nobody could stop the Virgin. The statements of the CBCP and Bishop David are understandable, as they cannot defy the Vatican. Any defiance is tantamount to “schism,” a denial of the Papacy and of the Church itself. Fr. Jose Syquia, chief exorcist of the Archdiocese of Manila, and his assistant, Fr. Winston Cabading, are an example of overzealous loyalty to the Vatican, which is also understandable, but only up to a point. They cannot make fun of Our Lady. That was why Fr. Cabading was arrested based on the charges filed by Mediatrix devotee ex-justice Harriet Demetriou. In her second diary, Sr. Teresing wrote that she withstood the tortures by the devil of a foul smell and bruises on her arms. Satan fears the Philippine Church as the launch pad of Our Lady Mediatrix for the Church evangelization of Asia, especially China, where there is now a Mediatrix statue in Nanjing. The triumph of the Virgin over Satan today was prophesied in the Book of Genesis 3:15, when God told Lucifer, “I will put enmity between you and the woman (Our Lady) and between your offspring and hers (Jesus). Her offspring shall crush your head, and you will bruise his heel.” eastwindreplyctr@gmail.com The post In defense of Our Lady Mediatrix of all Grace appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
CBCP: Tagle nahawa sa eroplano
Malaki ang paniniwala ng Catholic Bishop Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) na nakuha ni Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle ang new coronavirus sa eroplano o sa paliparan. The post CBCP: Tagle nahawa sa eroplano first appeared on Abante......»»
CBCP offers prayers for Tagle’s quick recovery
Officials of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) have offered prayers for the swift recovery of former Manila Archbishop – and now Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples – Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle after he tested positive for COVID-19......»»
‘Serenade of the Seas’ arrival restarts Subic cruise tourism program
The arrival here of GTS Serenade of the Seas, a 12-decker cruise liner operated by Royal Caribbean International, is expected to resurrect Subic’s cruise tourism program, which had gained momentum before being halted by the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago......»»
Marcos, First Lady Liza have made full recovery from flu-like symptoms, says Palace
President Marcos 'has been in meetings today and will resume his public duties tomorrow,' Malacañang says on Monday, March 25.....»»
Princess Kate praised for ‘extraordinary dignity’ after cancer diagnosis
LONDON – Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, and her husband Prince William have been “enormously touched” by the messages of support received since she announced her cancer diagnosis, a Kensington Palace spokesperson said on Saturday. Kate said on Friday she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy after tests done following her major abdominal surgery in January revealed cancer had.....»»
Cameron Diaz, Benji Madden announce birth of baby boy in IG post
Actress Cameron Diaz and her musician husband, Benji Madden, say they are “blessed and grateful” to have welcomed a baby boy — Cardinal Madden — to their family. The couple announced the arrival of their son in an Instagram post they each shared Friday. “He is awesome and We are all so happy he is here!.....»»
Jodi Sta. Maria tinamaan ng COVID kaya hindi nakarating sa party ni Mr. M
MAY balidong rason pala si Jodi Sta. Maria kaya hindi nakadalo sa “Night of 100 Stars” tribute para kay Johnny Manahan na kilala bilang Mr. M. Hindi raw totoo na binawi ang imbitasyon kay Jodi dahil mas pinaboran daw si Claudine Barretto sa event. Tinamaan daw ng COVID-19 si Jodi. Nasulat namin dito sa BANDERA ang.....»»
23 fishers rescued as boat catches fire off Negros Oriental town
23 fishers rescued as boat catches fire off Negros Oriental town.....»»
King Charles, leaders offer support to Princess of Wales after cancer announcement
LONDON — Britain’s King Charles, political leaders, and the US White House offered support to Kate, Princess of Wales, after she said tests following abdominal surgery showed cancer had been present and she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy. Buckingham Palace, on behalf of Britain’s King Charles “His Majesty (HM) is ‘so proud of Catherine for her.....»»
Indonesia catches illegal Philippine fishing vessel
JAKARTA, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has caught an illegal fishing vessel from the Philippines and its four crew members with fake documents in the Sulawesi Sea, the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has reported. Acting Director General of Marine Resources and Fisheries Supervision, Pung Nugroho Saksono, said Thursday that the vessel was caught on Monday, when it was transporting around 2 tons of tuna to.....»»
Hong Kong, Philippines work to enhance relations
Filipinos are slowly beginning to travel back to Hong Kong following continued efforts by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office to woo tourists from the Philippines, as well as renew and improve trade and economic ties between the two nations following the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
MIAA catches rats at NAIA-3
The Manila International Airport Authority yesterday confirmed that several rats were captured by pest control service personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 departure area using mouse traps and adhesive boards......»»
CBCP President elected VP of Federation of Bishops in Asia
According to a report by CBCP News, David was elected to the post at the bishops’ central committee meeting in Bangkok on Thursday......»»
Listen more and judge less, Manila archbishop tells pro-life advocates
Families today ‘don’t need more judgments and condemnations,’ says Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula during the Walk for Life at the University of Santo Tomas.....»»
Tagle awarded with France’s highest honor
The French government has conferred its highest honor on Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle......»»
Manila archbishop leads mass for Ash Wednesday
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will be presiding over the Ash Wednesday noon mass at the Manila Cathedral today......»»
CBCP: Lunar New Year a chance to thank God
The Lunar New Year is an opportunity for Filipino Catholics to give thanks to God and pray for more blessings, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines assistant secretary general Fr. Bryand Restituto said yesterday......»»