2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (725+ words) Reflection Date: June 20, 2026 | Saturday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time" Daily Readings: 2 Chronicles 24: 17-25; Matthew 6: 24-34 Children of God: During the celebration of World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland in 2016, Pope Francis gave a memorable challenge to young people around the…...

23+ hour, 34+ min ago  (434+ words) The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary at the Satyagiri Dominican Retreat Centre in Igatpuri, Maharashtra State, western India, was solemnly consecrated and blessed on June 13, 2026, in a celebration attended by thousands of devotees. The ceremony was led by…...

23+ hour, 37+ min ago  (293+ words) A total of 45 pilgrims from eight Asian nations concluded a week-long spiritual journey through South Korea, tracing the history of the Korean Church and its martyrs. The event, titled "Sacred Pilgrimage 2026" and held from June 7 to 14, 2026, was made possible through…...

23+ hour, 39+ min ago  (243+ words) The Congregation of the Holy Family of Nazareth in Goa, western India, marked its 91st Foundation Day with a tree-planting drive on June 18, reaffirming its commitment to environmental stewardship. The initiative was held at Houstint, Sancoale, in conjunction with Vana Mahotsav,…...

1+ week ago  (439+ words) The Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa in western Philippines has called for a review of permits covering at least 218, 854 trees linked to mining projects in Palawan, warning of the environmental and moral consequences of large-scale forest loss in the province....

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (641+ words) In a quiet Catholic village in northern Bangladesh, a simple family home has become an unlikely gathering place, drawing hundreds of visitors and sparking conversations about culture, identity, and unity. In Kalikapur village of Banpara parish in the Diocese of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (358+ words) A young entrepreneur from Senapati district in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur is helping rural women build sustainable livelihoods through a flower-based enterprise that combines environmental responsibility with income generation. Chokhone Krechina, a biotechnology graduate and professional florist, founded…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (410+ words) Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass and blessed the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Basilica of the Sagrada Fam'lia in Barcelona, northeastern Spain, on June 10, marking the centenary of the death of architect Antoni Gaud'. According to Vatican News, the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (642+ words) Reflection Date: June 10, 2026 | Wednesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time" Daily Readings: 1 Kings 18: 20-39; Matthew 5: 17-19 Children of God: One interesting question many Catholics ask is this: "Can a lay person baptize someone during emergency situations?" The answer is yes." The…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (433+ words) The Philippines' energy crisis is not only a problem of rising electricity costs and fossil fuel dependence but also a crisis of governance, according to Bishop Gerardo Alminaza, president of Caritas Philippines. Speaking at the 4th National Convention of the Power…...