As we observe the World Day of the Poor, on November 17, we are reminded of our duty to care for those living in poverty. The Archdiocesan Nourishment Center (ANC) in the Archdiocese of Davao City embodies this call through its holistic support for impoverished...
This marks the fifth year that the Archdiocese of Davao celebrates a week-long program honoring the saints. It’s encouraging to see that some private companies are going out of their way to support this archdiocesan initiative. The program serves as an opportunity for evangelization, strategically...
A constant flow of people visiting and praying for their dearly departed is a beautiful Filipino family value worth practicing. It shows our enduring love for our relatives who once shared existence with us, now etched in memories. Like them, we all are given gifts...
My three years of experience with the PDLs has been a meaningful journey of reflection and gratitude. Celebrating the Holy Mass with them has made me realize how fortunate I am to witness their hunger for Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Their faces show a...
Matag tuig ang atong Simbahan nagasaulog sa World Mission Sunday. Ang mensahe sa atong mahal nga Santo Papa Francisco para karong tuiga Oktobre 20, 2024 nag-ingon: “Go and invite everyone to the banquet” (Mt. 22:9). Kinutlo kini gikan sa sambingay sa ebanghelyo ni San Mateo...
On October 13, the Catholic Church celebrates Indigenous Peoples Sunday with the theme, Lakbay-Laya: Pilgrims of Hope in Ancestral Domain. This theme highlights the deep connection Indigenous Peoples have with their ancestral lands, which serve not only as their home but as a sacred space...
A mission can be an important task undertaken for religious purposes or a vocation to spread faith in the world. In either sense, praying the Holy Rosary can be seen as a deeply personal mission. October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, with the liturgical feast...
As we approach Migrant’s Sunday on September 29, 2024, the Archdiocesan Commission on Migrants and Itinerant Peoples, led by Rev. Fr. Dexter Veloso, continues its mission to support our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), seafarers, and their families. These individuals, who endure immense physical and emotional...
The 9th DaDiTaMa Catechetical Convention, held from September 19-21, 2024, in Davao City, highlighted the vital role of catechists as stewards of the Word in the Synodal Church. Emphasizing dialogue, listening, and community, the event celebrated the Church’s mission to form and spread the faith...
The Teresian Daughters of Mary (TDM) have played an integral role in advancing the mission of evangelization in the Archdiocese of Davao, now celebrating its 75th year. As a community deeply rooted in the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila and inspired by the pastoral...