Cebu readies grand celebration for Calungsod

THE Archdiocese of Cebu has started preparing for a grand nationwide celebration of the expected canonization of the second Filipino saint, Pedro Calungsod.

CBCP withholds comment on impeachment trial

THE Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) withheld Sunday the issuance of any statement on the ongoing impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona, saying they trust the way Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile is presiding over the proceedings.

Chamber says ‘responsible mining’ exists

THE Chamber of Mines is inviting anti-mining advocates led by Catholic Church leaders in Mindanao to visit “responsible mining” sites.

Forget mining, promote tourism in Palawan – bishop

THE inclusion of the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in the New 7 Wonders of Nature stressed the need to conserve and protect the environment, a Catholic bishop said.

Missionary group holds blood donation drive

AFTER a series of natural disasters that struck the Philippines, members of an international religious organization show how far it would take to share one’s life — literally by donating blood.

Govt adopts play therapy for ‘Sendong’ victims

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted play therapy and peer counseling sessions among children affected by tropical storm “Sendong” at the evacuation centers in Cagayan de Oro City.

Church honors Don Bosco’s life of charity

ON Jan. 31, the Roman Catholic Church honors St. John Bosco (or “Don Bosco”), a 19th century Italian priest who reached out to young people to remedy their lack of education, opportunities, and faith.

Bishops: Games help renew interest in Catholic faith

BRITISH bishops plan to use the 2012 London Olympic Games to renew interest in the Catholic faith, with initiatives ranging from fighting human trafficking and homelessness to promoting youth ministry and ecumenical dialogue.

Bhopal survivors hail decision to quit Olympic body

SURVIVORS of the 1984 Bhopal gas leak disaster have hailed the decision by a watchdog commissioner assigned to monitor the sustainability of the London Olympic Games to quit over Dow Chemicals’ sponsorship of the sporting event.

Korean religious unite against school bullying

RELIGIOUS leaders have agreed to join forces to try and combat the growing menace of bullying at school following the suicide of a middle school student in Daegu in December.

Pope ends Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Pope ends Week of Prayer for Christian Unity during a visit to St. Paul Basilica

Priest defends Llamas, bishops want sanction

PRESIDENT Aquino’s embattled political adviser Ronald Llamas found an ally in an outspoken priest from Mindanao who said pirated movie discs give the public a level playing field against greedy capitalists.

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