By Natalie Hazel Quimlat "You are, first of all, sent to seek the Kingdom of God." This was the message of Ateneo de Naga University President Fr. Aristotle Dy, SJ at the Baccalaureate Mass of the 75th Commencement Exercises last May 29. Addressing thousands of graduates at the University Covered Courts, Dy spoke of what it truly means to be men and women for others. He urged the graduates to be compassionate, gentle and kind as they enter a world that is wounded by polarizat

By Natalie Hazel Quimlat In the midst of the ongoing local political and economic crises, and global peace issues, Bishop Joel Baylon of Legazpi sought prayer, discernment and participation in works of charity and political reforms, including support for the People’s Initiative by the Dapat Isa Lang movement. In his recent pastoral letter, Baylon lamented how God’s will is neglected in today’s political and economic landscapes, and decried the rampant growth of graft and corr

By Jonnie M. Dulfo & Adriell B. Soreta As part of its continuing preparations for the celebration of 450 years of faith and Christian community, the St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Bula, Camarines Sur recently gathered parishioners, devotees and local residents in three meaningful events that highlighted the Parish’s rich heritage, vibrant devotion and strong sense of community. Under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Rolando Canonce, Parish Priest, the celebrations were designed not onl

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity First Reading: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9 Responsorial Psalm Psalm Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 R. (52b) Glory and praise for ever! Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Gospel Reading: John 3:16-18 God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. W

Dear Father Bill, Ngunian na lakop na an Artificial Intelligence (AI), ano an mga dapat tandaan? Saen mahanap nin giya an naggagamit kani? An minagalang, Lea Dear Lea, Tamang-tama an kahapotan na ini huli ta kan Mayo 25, 2026, ipinaglansar kan Santo Papa, Leo XIV, an saiyang pinakaenot na encyclical letter na "Magnifica Humanitas." An katuyuhan kaini iyo na mairayo an tawo sa mga nakakapurisaw na epekto kan "Artificial Intelligence" (AI), "Digitalisation," "New Technological

By Natalie Hazel Quimlat "Do not be mere spectators." Speaking to hundreds of devotees of Ina, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, at the Basilica Minore de Peñafrancia in Naga City last May 22, Caceres Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon emphasized the pillars of a synodal church: communion, participation and mission. Devotion must deepen our sense of communion with others, the Archbishop said. "It must let us grow in empathy, compassion and solidarity towards others." "We desire a Church th

By Natalie Hazel Quimlat At the novena mass held in honor of Mary, Mother of the Church last May 20, mass presider and homilist, Bishop Luisito Occiano of Virac, highlighted the significant contributions of the Daughters of Mary (DM) sisters not only to the Philippine local Church, especially in the Bicol region where they take root, but also to the many Dioceses abroad where the sisters have been present as missionaries. Reflecting on the Wedding at Cana, Occiano highlighted

Pentecost Sunday First Reading: Acts 2:1-11 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 R. (cf. 30) Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 Gospel Reading: John 20:19-23 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them h

Dear Father Bill, Tano ta pigsasabi na an Pentecostes iyo an pagromdom kan pagkamundag kan Simbahan? An minagalang, Mangay Dear Mangay, An Pentecostes (Pentecost) pinagse-celebrar bilang cumpleaños (birthday) kan Simbahan huli ta sa aldaw na ini huminilig an Espiritu Santo sa mga Apostoles. Huli sa mahalagang pangyayaring ini nagbago an mga disipulos gikan sa pagigin masusupgon asin nakatagong grupo pasiring sa makukusog an boot na mga misyonero. Nag-ako sinda nin kapangyari

By Natalie Hazel Quimlat Over 230 participants gathered last May 18 at the Archbishop Legaspi Hall of the Basilica Minore de Peñafrancia in Naga City for a regional conference and workshop organized by the Archdiocese of Caceres for Social Communications Ministries. Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon of Caceres, Chairman of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines Episcopal Commission on Social Communications (CBCP ECSC), celebrated the mass that capped the whole-day eve

The Traslacion of the images of Our Lady of Peñafrancia and El Divino Rostro from the Basilica Minore de Peñafrancia to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel of the Naga City People's Mall was held last May 14. This marks the beginning of the annual Peñafrancia de Mayo. Caceres Archbishop Emeritus Rolando Tria Tirona celebrated the mass prior to the Traslacion. (Photos by Jerwin Dumalasa)

By Hannah Brockhaus / EWTN News The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical will be published on May 25 with the title Magnifica Humanitas. Pope Leo will speak at a presentation for the release of the social encyclical — a papal letter to the Church — at 11:30 a.m. Rome time on May 25 in the Vaticanʼs Synod Hall. The Vatican also confirmed that the full title of the encyclical is Magnifica Humanitas: “On the Protection of Human Dignity in the Age of Arti

The Ascension of the Lord First Reading: Acts 1:1-11 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 R. (6) God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord. Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23 Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20 The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted. Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Dear Father Bill, Ano po an importancia kan Santacruzan? Tano ta ginigibo ini? An minagalang, Malyn Dear Malyn, Kadaklan na beses, an Santacruzan ginigibo sa bilog na bulan nin Mayo asin tinatapos sa katapusan kan bulan o sa huring semana kaini. An Santacruzan sarong actividad na igwa nin halagang pan-religioso asin pan-kasaysayan. Ginigibo ini para giromdomon an pagka-diskubre kan Banal na Cruz na pinagpakuan ki Jesus na nakua kan 326 A.D. sa Jerusalem ni Sta. Elena asin kan

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, especially our dear digital missionaries, Peace be with you. We celebrate World Communications Sunday 2026 under the theme “Preserving Human Voices and Faces.” Thank you, dear Social Communications Ministers, for your dedication and generosity in serving the Church through media and digital communications. Your humble service is a hopeful reminder that evangelization continues to find new pathways in every generation. In our time, communic