First Sunday of Advent First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. Second Reading: Romans 13:11-14 Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:37-44 Jesus said to his disciples: "As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. In those days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day that Noah entered the ark. They did not kn

Dear Father Bill, Nadangog ko na patapos na an kalendaryo kan simbahan. Ano po tabi an boot sabihon kaini? Dai pa man po baga tapos an taon. Paano ini? An minagalang, Jing Dear Jing, Pareho an ginagamit na kalendaryo kan simbahan asin kan estado. Ini an inaapod tang Gregorian calendar na hinimo ni Pope Gregory XIII kan taon 1582. Kun an sarong estado o nacion igwa nin official holidays na pigse-celebrar sa bilog na taon, igwa man kaiyan an Simbahan. An kalendaryo kan simba

By Tessa Gervasini/CNA Pope Leo XIV spoke to teenagers during a digital encounter at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday in Indianapolis during the 2025 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC). Five teenagers asked the pope questions regarding using technology, recovering from mistakes, giving worries to Jesus, avoiding distractions, and preparing for the future of the Church. The pope gave guidance to the young crowd with words applicable to both teenagers and the universal Church

On November 18, Sem. John Paul Solevit, Seminary Students’ Council President, and Sem. Adriel Soreta, Seminary Health Committee Chairman, attended a whole-day seminar organized by the Bicol Medical Center (BMC) Poison Control Center in celebration of National Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week. The event was held at the BMC New Emergency Department. The sessions featured talks including “The Allure and Dangers of Online Shopping: From ‘Add to Cart’ to ‘Can’t Stop’,” which

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Christ the King Sunday First Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5 R. (cf. 1) Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. Second Reading: Colossians 1:12-20 Gospel Reading: Luke 23:35-43 The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, "He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God." Even the soldiers jeered at him. As they approached to offer him wine they call

Bishop Dave Capucao of the Prelature of Infanta visited the St. Joseph School community in Naga City last Nov 14, Friday. Capucao, who celebrated his Thanksgiving Mass, is an alumnus of the said school, Batch 1982. In his homily, he "encouraged students to trust in God’s direction for their lives". "True excellence", according to Capucao, "means giving your whole heart to what is good and offering your very best to God.” The prelate also led a tree planting during his visit.

NAGA CITY – On November 29, 2025 (Saturday), hundreds of thousands of Bicolanos and concerned Filipinos will once again gather for the Second Trillion-Peso March, a massive prayer-protest rally against systemic, systematic, and organized corruption that continues to rob the Filipino people of trillions of pesos. The peaceful, prayerful assembly will converge at the Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Peñafrancia grounds, Naga City. Assembly Points (1:00 PM): • South-bound particip

By Hannah Brockhaus/CNA VATICAN— There is no single model for what synodality should look like in all countries and cultures, Pope Leo XIV said in a discussion with synod leaders from around the globe, held at the Vatican on Friday. “We have to be very clear, we’re not looking for a uniform model. And synodality will not come with a template where everybody and every country will say this is how you do it,” the pope said in the Paul VI Hall Oct. 24. “It is, rather, a conversi

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Malachi 3:19-20a Responsorial Psalm Psalm 98:5-6, 7-8, 9 R. (cf. 9) The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice. Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Gospel Reading: Luke 21:5-19 While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, "All that you see here--the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown dow

By Walter Sánchez Silva/Catholic News Agency VATICAN --- Pope Leo XIV met on Saturday with 15 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in a meeting marked by dialogue, listening, and prayer, according to the Holy See Press Office. The encounter, described as one of “closeness with the victims, of deep and painful listening and dialogue,” lasted nearly three hours. The meeting concluded with “an intense moment of prayer” shared between the pope and the survivors. This was the second t

Delegates from the Archdiocese of Caceres attend the recently concluded 16th PREX (Parish Renewal Experience) National Convention in Baguio City, Nov 7-9. (Photo credit: Archdiocese of Caceres - PREX Facebook page)

By Fr. Mayo Cesar Herrera From November 3-8, the Clergy of the Archdiocese of Caceres, arranged by quadrants, had their annual spiritual retreat in various retreat houses across Luzon. Those in Quadrant 1 were in Sta. Catalina Spirituality Center in Baguio City with Fr. Anthony Ireneo, AOR as retreat director. Quadrant 2A priests were guided by Fr. Arlo Yap, SVD while Fr. Mimo Perez headed the Quadrant 2B priests in Mariapolis Peace, Tagaytay City. Quadrant 3 priests, in Pogg

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome First Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 R. (5) The waters of the river gladden the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High! Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 Gospel Reading: John 2:13-22 Since the Passover of the Jews was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, as well as the money-changers seated the

By CBCP News The Philippine bishops’ doctrinal office has urged the Church to take corrective action when donations or assets are later found to have come from corruption or wrongdoing. Bishop Jose Rojas of Limbanan, who chairs the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Doctrine of the Faith, said moral integrity requires restitution, transparency, and repentance whenever the Church benefits from unjust or illicit sources. “Even when restitution to the rightful owner is no longer possi