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Advincula urges Catholics to become ‘open churches’ for the poor

14

Jun

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Advincula urges Catholics to become ‘open churches’ for the poor

MARIAN DEVOTION must lead Catholics to open themselves as "churches" for the poor and create a community where everyone can encounter God’s immeasurable love, Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula said. In a country often described as a “pueblo amante de María (a nation devoted to Mary),” Advincula said deep devotion…

Ethics, humanities key to forming graduates’ moral judgment, UST rector says

29

May

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Ethics, humanities key to forming graduates’ moral judgment, UST rector says

AS THOMASIAN graduates enter the workforce and encounter conflicting values and moral pressures, UST rector Fr. Richard Ang, O.P., stated that ethics and the humanities must remain in the general education curriculum to continue teaching the youth correct values. During the morning session of the 2026 Baccalaureate Mass, Ang emphasized…

Pope Leo urges faithful to preserve human faces, voices in AI-driven age

19

May

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Pope Leo urges faithful to preserve human faces, voices in AI-driven age

WITH ALGORITHMS, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital platforms increasingly influencing how people think, Pope Leo XIV warned that society now risks losing something sacred: the face and voice of the human person. As the Church marked the 60th World Day of Social Communications on May 17, the pope urged the…

Vatican appoints Thomasian bishop back to home diocese in Bacolod

15

May

By Abigail Peralta

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Vatican appoints Thomasian bishop back to home diocese in Bacolod

A THOMASIAN prelate from Negros Occidental has been appointed by the Vatican as the new bishop of the Diocese of Bacolod, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has announced. Bishop Louie Patalinghug Galbines was designated as the seventh bishop of the diocese on Thursday, May 14. The appointment brings…

‘Exhausted’ society needs compassion, not prestige, Artlets regent says

08

May

By Sheridan Joy Delfino

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‘Exhausted’ society needs compassion, not prestige, Artlets regent says

GRADUATING ARTLETS must continue spreading love in an “exhausted” society instead of stressing over competition and recognition beyond the arch, the Faculty of Arts and Letters regent said. In a homily dedicated to graduating students of the faculty, Fr. George Phe Mang, O.P. reminded seniors to acquire a vocation of…

How a P1,500 donation shaped history and spawned countless icons and trailblazers

28

Apr

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How a P1,500 donation shaped history and spawned countless icons and trailblazers

WHAT CAN you get for P1,500? It is probably enough to enjoy two unlimited samgyeupsal meals, subscribe to a decent internet postpaid plan or settle a small household's electric bill. But during the time of UST founder Manila Archbishop Miguel de Benavides, it was enough to jumpstart the construction of…

Let Marian devotion lead to ‘Marian action,’ Catholics urged

22

Apr

By Francia Migyel Violeta

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Let Marian devotion lead to ‘Marian action,’ Catholics urged

AS WAR, poverty and indifference persist, devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary of Manaoag must go beyond prayer and become a concrete expression of love in action through caring for the poor, attending to the vulnerable and committing to justice and peace, Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula said. Advincula called…

Santisimo Rosario Parish seeks testimonies for UST patroness’ episcopal coronation

10

Apr

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Santisimo Rosario Parish seeks testimonies for UST patroness’ episcopal coronation

THE SANTISIMO Rosario Parish of the University has called on Thomasians to submit personal testimonies of devotion and answered prayers as part of the petition for the episcopal coronation of Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario de la Universidad de Santo Tomas. In a memorandum dated April 8, the Office of…

09

Apr

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No crisis can stop faith, prelate says

GLOBAL CRISES should not hamper the expression of faith, including celebrations of key religious events, as trials strengthen the longing for God, members of the clergy said. Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas said the “determining factor” for such celebrations is neither the presence nor the absence of a crisis, but faith in God.…

UST rector urges Catholics to resist blind conformity in the face of false information

04

Apr

By John Martin Revilla

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UST rector urges Catholics to resist blind conformity in the face of false information

CATHOLICS MUST uphold justice and truth despite the prevalence of misinformation during global conflicts, the UST rector said. During his homily for Good Friday, UST rector Fr. Richard Ang, O.P. reminded the faithful to practice discernment at a time when truth is obscured by shifting narratives and public pressure. “This…