I was blessed and grateful to be among the pilgrims from Brooklyn and Queens who travelled to the Philippines for the 51st International Eucharistic Congress in the Philippines…
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In Philippines, Eucharistic Congress Unites All
The Eucharist is supposed to create a new culture, one that is welcoming and only sees the flaws and failures of others as a reminder of one’s own need for God’s mercy, said Philippine Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.
Eucharistic Congress Opens in the Philippines
Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron said popular culture’s message of individuals being “infinitely right” is “repugnant to (Catholics’) eucharistic faith.” But he also said Christianity is “running on fumes” as it tries to counter the trend of people leaving the Church or staying away from the Eucharist.
St. Sebastian Celebrates Santo Niño
In keeping with the festivities in Cebu and across the globe, close to 3,000 people came to honor the Child Jesus at St. Sebastian Church, Woodside. Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto was the main celebrant of the Mass.
Holy Child Feast in Carnarsie
Filipino Archbishop Bernadito Auza, who serves as the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, was the guest celebrant for the Feast of Santo Niño on Jan. 16 at St. Jude’s Church, Canarsie.
Queens Village Parishioners Honor the Santo Niño de Cebu
Hundreds of parishioners congregated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Queens Village, to celebrate the feast of the Holy Child Jesus, known as Santo Niño.
Filipinos Prepare to Host Eucharistic Congress
As pilgrims around the world head to the Philippines to participate in the 51st International Eucharistic Congress Jan. 24-31, members of the Diocese of Brooklyn are reflecting on the Congress’ significance and praying for its success.
For Filipinos, It’s Time of Prayerful Preparation
Nearly 400 people filled the pews and hallways of Ascension Church in Elmhurst to participate on the fifth Mass of Simbang Gabi, a nine-day novena of Masses to the Blessed Mother.
Preparedness Is Key as Philippines Still at Risk
Two years after Super Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, community members in a small town met to discuss how to survive another typhoon, what to do in case of an earthquake and how to plan for a tsunami.
Filipino Spirituality Aids Recovery in the Islands
The devastation caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan in 2013 shook the lives of millions of Filipinos, including Sister Vilma Orejola, F.L.P, director of faith formation at Sacred Heart of Jesus parish in Cambria Heights.