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13/08/2024

Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis (in photo, below) and another to Blessed Giuseppe Allamano, paving the way for their canonization.

13/08/2024

A vocation is always an initiative of God, who calls us by name. But as Samuel did, we must listen, take His word to heart, and transform what we have heard into a life commitment, a mission.

13/08/2024

Celebrating ten years of priesthood, Fr. Rafael recalls wanting to be a priest since he was a child. After graduating in mechanical engineering, he joined the Comboni missionaries. Currently serving in Macau, he has witnessed the admirable audacity of people who have converted to the faith.

09/08/2024

A group of magnesium therapy advocates conducted pain-healing missions in different parts of the Philippines to share the magnesium mineral’s ability to relieve and treat body pains. The mission benefited hundreds of people, mostly seniors and financially challenged individuals.

By Oliver Samson

A group of magnesium therapy advocates conducted pain-healing missions in different parts of the Philippines to share the magnesium mineral’s ability to relieve and treat body pains. The mission benefited hundreds of people, mostly seniors and financially challenged individuals.

05/08/2024

WM August 2024

Comboni Missionaries in Macau: 25 Years of Dedication

In this August issue, we mark the 25 years of presence of the Comboni Missionaries in Macau through the parish of S. Joseph the Worker. Over the years, the parish has grown into a vibrant and dynamic community with a strong missionary outreach. In an interview with the parish priest, Fr. Carlos Melasquez, he expresses the parish’s desire to welcome more faithful followers. Visit https://worldmissionmagazine.com

05/08/2024

Being foreign nationals in the Philippines, Am and Nhat find comfort in the striking similarities between Vietnamese and Filipino cultures. From the deep reverence for family and elders to the shared value of hospitality, their experiences reflect a sense of belonging transcending geographical borders.

Being foreign nationals in the Philippines, Am and Nhat find comfort in the striking similarities between Vietnamese and Filipino cultures. From the deep reverence for family and elders to the shared value of hospitality, their experiences reflect a sense of belonging transcending geographical borde...

03/08/2024

Being pruned can be painful and aching, but it is necessary to produce abundant good deeds in life. When we are being pruned, let us not forget to pray, do good, and have joyful hope through it all.

03/08/2024

Migrants send massive remittances, contributing to the economy and supporting thousands of families. Yet, the Filipino migrant endures unspeakable sacrifices, is vulnerable to exploitation, and experiences loneliness and depression due to separation from family.

02/08/2024

Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), urges parish priests to share pastoral ...

01/08/2024

Fr. Aldrin Janito, a Comboni missionary, from General Santos in the Philippines, is grateful for his 25 years of priesthood. His mission has taken him to South Africa and now to his native country. "Behind every missionary", there is a story. Let us meet Fr. Aldrin as he shares his missionary ventures.

Video producer: Tricia Garcia

Fr. Aldrin Janito, a Comboni missionary, from General Santos in the Philippines, is grateful for his 25 years of priesthood. His mission has taken him to Sou...

31/07/2024

In parishes where there is growing diversity, the head of the country’s Catholic episcopal conference said synodality helps people realize that “the mission is about the Church.”

31/07/2024

I have a feeling that many parish priests are actually in a state of fatigue, in a state of burnt out. And maybe precisely because we do have a tendency to operate within a clericalistic paradigm where all the burden falls on us. And it is so unnecessary. That’s why synodality brings in the wisdom of NOT MONOPOLIZING THE MISSION. The mission is about the Church.

You have a specific participation in that mission as ordained ministers. But the burden becomes much lighter when precisely we are able to empower our laity to participate meaningfully and effectively in the life and mission of the Church.

Bp. Pablo Virgilio David
CBCP President
during the National Meeting of the Parish Priests for the Synod

31/07/2024

The Archbishop of Manila urged a renewed focus on the virtues of hospitality, boldness, and hope to enhance the Church’s synodality.

“National Meeting of Parish Priests for the Synod” brought together over 250 priests from various dioceses to discern

30/07/2024

Read Cardinal Jose Advincula's homily during the opening Mass of the "National Meeting of Parish Priests for the Synod" in Manila on July 29: https://tinyurl.com/42aewuxe

26/07/2024

In an exclusive interview with Radio Veritas Asia, Bishop Socrates Mesiona reflected on the environmental issues they are facing in the Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa.

He underlined the Church’s role in guiding the faithful on taking care of creation as the climate crisis continues to worsen.

In an exclusive interview with Radio Veritas Asia, Bishop Socrates Mesiona reflected on the environmental issues they are facing in the Apostolic Vicariate o...

26/07/2024

The social action arm of the Diocese of Novaliches reported at least 4,747 families evacuated in the diocese's parishes and chapels

26/07/2024

Holy Family Parish in Quezon City keeps doors open to flood victims.

Rappler multimedia reporter Michelle Abad talks to Holy Family Parish priest Father Marvin Pajarillaga on the church’s relief efforts following heavy rain fr...

25/07/2024

Fr. Aldrin Janito, a Comboni missionary, from General Santos in the Philippines, is grateful for his 25 years of priesthood. His mission has taken him to South Africa and now to his native country. "Behind every missionary", there is a story. Let us meet Fr. Aldrin as he shares his missionary ventures.

Video producer: Tricia Garcia

24/07/2024

Bishop Ruperto Santos of Antipolo asks for prayers due to heavy rains from Typhoon Carina, which caused widespread flooding and displacement in Metro Manila and other provinces.

READ: Bishop Ruperto Santos of Antipolo asks for prayers due to heavy rains from Typhoon Carina, which caused widespread flooding and displacement in Metro Manila and other provinces.

24/07/2024

The Silsilah Dialogue Movement, an organization dedicated to interfaith dialogue between Christians and Muslims in Zamboanga, a province on the island of Mindanao, is marking its 40th anniversary.

24/07/2024

The number of Catholics worldwide increased by 14 million in 2022, according to the Vatican’s 2022 Statistical Yearbook of the Church recently released.

22/07/2024

19/07/2024

Pope Francis will visit four Asian nations in September.

Pope Francis will visit four Asian nations in September making it his 43rd Apostolic Journey abroad. He travels first to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, where he will land on September 3. Pope Francis will then fly east to visit Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, and Vanimo. His next....

17/07/2024

Archbishop Villegas sailing to the West Philippine Sea to pray for peace between the PH and China.

The Marian prayer voyage is part of a campaign launched by Archbishop Socrates Villegas to pray for peace in the West Philippine Sea

15/07/2024

When Leaving Home Is Heartbreaking

Read the interesting vocation story of Fr. Jemboy Caspis who as an only child faced the challenge of leaving his parents behind to respond to God’s call to missionary life. Nevertheless, his parents wholeheartedly supported and encouraged him to embrace his vocation.

By Fr. Jemboy Caspis

As an only child, the young Jemboy faced the challenge of leaving his parents behind to respond to God’s call to missionary life. Nevertheless, his parents wholeheartedly supported and encouraged him to embrace his vocation.

15/07/2024

Bikes for education

For more than ten years, a group of advocates has been donating bicycles to underprivileged students in the Philippines. Known as Bikes for the Philippines, their goal is to motivate learning and help curb the drop-out rate.

By Oliver Samson | Freelance Writer

For more than ten years, a group of advocates has been donating bicycles to underprivileged students in the Philippines. Known as Bikes for the Philippines, their goal is to motivate learning and help curb the drop-out rate.

14/07/2024

This is the front cover of the July issue of World Mission, a monthly magazine published by the Comboni Missionaries in the Philippines.

In this issue, we highlight the global migration phenomenon. There is an article about Filipino people who migrate abroad in search of a better life. However, they must endure hardships, exploitation, loneliness and separation. On the other hand, the Philippines is a welcoming country to peoples of other nations. We feature some citizens from Vietnam who have settled here. For these and other interesting topics, news and reflections, please, visit out website:
https://worldmissionmagazine.com/

12/07/2024

HELP!

We need God’s help to heal, enlighten, lead and protect. Today, the Canaanite woman reminds us of the most heartfelt prayer: “Lord, help me.”

By Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD

We need God’s help to heal, enlighten, lead and protect. Today, the Canaanite woman reminds us of the most heartfelt prayer: “Lord, help me.”

12/07/2024

FAMILY IS THE NATURAL FOUNDATION OF SOCIETY

Family is society’s most basic institution and natural foundation, the perfect place where each person is recognized and learns how to live. Nonetheless, nowadays, this vital cell of society is under threat, with many groups challenging the Christian idea of family.

By Jose Mario Bautista Maximiano | Catholic Scholar

Family is society’s most basic institution and natural foundation, the perfect place where each person is recognized and learns how to live. Nonetheless, nowadays, this vital cell of society is under threat, with many groups challenging the Christian idea of family.