UST Faculty of Sacred Theology Archives

Pope of the people: Thomasians remember how Pope Francis touched their lives

05

May

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Pope of the people: Thomasians remember how Pope Francis touched their lives

MORE THAN a decade ago, thousands of Thomasians stood shoulder to shoulder under overcast skies and an outpour of rain to welcome the leader of the Catholic Church. For them, it was a defining moment of encounter—one they will carry for the rest of their lives. Ten years after Pope…

Ex-UST vice rector reelected as prior provincial of PH Dominican province

17

Jan

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal

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Ex-UST vice rector reelected as prior provincial of PH Dominican province

FORMER UST vice rector for religious affairs Fr. Filemon dela Cruz, Jr., O.P. was reelected as the prior provincial of the Dominican Province of the Philippines on Jan. 16. Dela Cruz’s election was held during the 13th provincial chapter at the UST Santa Rosa and was confirmed by the Master…

Thomasian priest leads recreation of pre-war retablo of the shrine of Sampaloc’s patroness

06

Dec

By Mei Lin Weng

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Thomasian priest leads recreation of pre-war retablo of the shrine of Sampaloc’s patroness

AN ALUMNUS of the UST Faculty of Sacred Theology is spearheading the recreation of a pre-World War II retablo that housed the 400-year-old image of Our Lady of Loreto, the patroness of Sampaloc. A retablo is a multi-tiered devotional structure usually found behind an altar that displays religious sculptures and…

The fight for the poor lives on: Theology experts, civil society reflect on Fr. Gustavo Gutiérrez’s legacy

29

Nov

By The Flame Culture

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The fight for the poor lives on: Theology experts, civil society reflect on Fr. Gustavo Gutiérrez’s legacy

IN AN era marked by stark inequalities and a cry for justice, a Dominican from Latin America dared to challenge the Church to step beyond the pulpit and to immerse itself into the heart of society’s struggles. It was in the late 1960s when liberation theology emerged and called on Christians to…

No offense found in Dominican priest’s religious mockery case due to insufficient information — court

06

Sep

By Bianca Ysabel Abrencillo and Prince Ronson Sabado

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No offense found in Dominican priest’s religious mockery case due to insufficient information — court

THE REGIONAL Trial Court (RTC) has ordered the amendment of the prosecution against a Dominican priest and UST Faculty of Sacred Theology instructor who allegedly mocked the supposed apparition of the Virgin Mary in Lipa City, saying the accusations lacked valid information for conviction. In May, Fr. Winston Cabading, O.P.…

Vatican-affiliated exorcists group backs Dominican priest in alleged religious mockery case

27

May

By Bianca Ysabel Abrencillo and Prince Ronson Sabado

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Vatican-affiliated exorcists group backs Dominican priest in alleged religious mockery case

A VATICAN-AFFILIATED exorcists group voiced out its support for a UST Faculty of Sacred Theology instructor and Dominican priest who was arrested recently for allegedly mocking the supposed apparition of the Virgin Mary in Lipa City. In a statement, the Philippine Association of Catholic Exorcists (PACE) said Fr. Winston Cabading,…

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