Father Fernando Suarez, the Filipino-Canadian priest who received a special gift of healing at the age of 16, is scheduled to say mass at St. Patrick Church, 51-59 Allawah Street, Blacktown NSW on Saturday, 7th May, 2011. A healing session will follow immediately after the 10:30am mass. Fr. Fernando Suarez was ordained into priesthood in […]
Category: Religion
Dalai Lama: “Religion is not important.”
The following is a brief dialogue between Brazilian Theologian Leonardo Boff and the Dalai Lama: Leonardo is one of the renovators of the Theology of Freedom. The following conversation took place in a round table discussion about religion and freedom in which the Dalai Lama was the main guest. Leonardo maliciously, but also with interest, […]
What is a celebret?
A celebret (from the Latin celebret, “may he celebrate”, the first word of the document) is a letter which a Roman Catholic bishop or major religious superior gives to a priest in order that the priest may obtain permission in another diocese to say Mass, and for this purpose bears testimony that he is free […]
Consecration is valid but mass said in Australia is unlawful by Dino Crescini, BS, MBA
According to Fr. John Flader of Pennant Hills, NSW, mass celebrated by Fr. Raul del Prado (in any part of Australia) is unlawful, unless it is done in private. (See paragraph 3 in Fr. Flader’s letter below.) Fr. Flader said that because Fr. del Prado is an ordained priest, “the Consecration brings about the Transubstantiation […]
Stanhope Parish to host retreat
The Catholic Parish of Blessed John 23rd in Stanhope Gardens NSW will be the venue of a retreat on 13th of May to 12th of June 2011. The five-week program will include the following topics: God’s Love; Who is Jesus Christ; What it means to be a Christian; Repentance & Faith; Christian Ideal Loving God; […]
Filipino Chaplaincy celebrates Feast of St. Joseph by Major Tom Baena
The Filipino Chaplaincy of the Archdiocese of Parramatta will celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, husband of Mary (and foster father of Jesus Christ) on Sunday 20 March 2011 at St Michael’s School Ground, 58 Orwell Street, Blacktown (St Michael’s Catholic Church). Everyone is welcome to attend and there will be no entry fee.
Priest can’t say mass By Benjie de Ubago
Most Filipinos are devout Catholics and are predisposed to random acts of kindness. Having been taught to keep our faith strong, we have the propensity to believe without questioning. We are drawn automatically towards any seemingly benevolent deeds and wholeheartedly give others the benefit of the doubt. While this may be an exceptional expression of […]
Young woman seeks help to spread the Gospel
Only 20 years old, Kim Iligan is very passionate about spreading the Good News to young people. A graduate of St. Andrews College in Marayong, she has been heavily involved with various youth groups who attended the 2008 World Youth Day (WYD) in Sydney. Deeply touched by the WYD experience, she went on to attend […]
St. Mary of the Cross
Vatican City, Oct 18, 2010. Four religious sisters, a religious brother and a priest were canonized in the morning ceremony at St. Peter’s Square with Pope Benedict XVI himself presiding. Pilgrims have been filling Rome for days. Many stood out in their coloured caps or scarves that showed whom they have come to see “raised […]
Church of Scientology is in the Philippines
Scientology was first introduced into the country on April 2004 through the opening of a new Church of Scientology Mission of Manila. Present were actor David Pomeranz and Filipino martial artist Ernie Reyes, Jr. It was attended by government officials and community leaders including representatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). Also launched was […]