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Simbang gabi goes global as PH export
Now you don’t have to be in the Philippines to experience the age-old tradition of Simbang Gabi and the iconic food that comes with it—bibingka and puto bumbong (native rice cakes). Simbang Gabi has gone global. First “imported” from Mexico in the late 16th century, the practice of celebrating Simbang Gabi—or the novena of nine […]
Local color opens Misa de Gallo Masses in Cebu
December 16, 2012
by Correspondent Carine Asutilla An LED-lighted horse-drawn carriage welcomed thousands of church goers who attended the first day of the annual Misa de Gallo at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral this morning. Images of the Three Kings, the Holy Family, and Santa Claus near the cathedral added color to the 9-day tradition. Bayani Deja was […]
Misa de Gallo live on air
December 13, 2012
The Misa de Gallo and Misa de Aguinaldo in Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral parish church will be aired live by dyDW Power FM 89.12 from Dec. 16 to 24 at 4:30 a.m. This radio apostolate program is for the benefit of the sick and the aged who cannot attend the Mass personally, and those residing in […]
After successful Mass, Cebu to host 2016 int’l congress
December 2, 2012
THE weather cooperated. A multitude of people showed up, including President Aquino and Catholic church leaders. The Mass was both solemn and joyful in a huge outdoor venue that was used for the first time. Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma said he was grateful for the success of the Nov. 30 National Thanksgiving Mass for St. […]
Nov. 30 thanksgiving to draw devotees rain or shine
November 25, 2012
Bring an umbrella for the glaring heat or a downpour. If it rains, the vast part of a 27-hectare field to be used for the Nov. 30 national thanksgivng celebration for St. Pedro Calungsod will turn into muddy ground that requires rubber boots or slippers. Get ready to stand for at least three hours unless […]
Buses, trucks to bring devotees to Calungsod thanksgiving Mass
November 14, 2012
If you want to attend the Nov. 30 national thanksgiving Mass for St. Pedro Calungsod, better plan ahead. At least 20 shuttle buses will pick up devotees at selected stops and bring them to the open-air venue in the South Road Properties (SRP), where the celebration will take place. Bus stops will be in front […]
Sunshine, materials needed for Calungsod Mass site
October 31, 2012
WORKERS assigned at the venue for the national Thanksgiving Mass for the canonization of St. Pedro Calungsod need at least five days of sunshine to finish their job, organizers said yesterday. The site has not been compacted as scheduled days ago and the delivery of filling materials is delayed because of the bad weather said […]
Cebu preparations intensify for Thanksgiving Mass site
October 24, 2012
October 24, 2012 By Ador Vincent Mayol, Reporter with Correspondent Chito Aragon From Rome, the celebration of St. Pedro Calungsod’s sainthood shifts to the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City on Nov. 30. Iron bars shaped to form a pyramid above an altar are already visible and concrete pavement is being laid at the site […]
French PM to visit Cebu, hear BRT reform plans
October 19, 2012
The French prime minister will visit Cebu on Sunday for a day trip during which he will get to ride a jeepney and be briefed on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. Prime Minister Jean Marc Ayrault, his wife Brigitte, Foreign Trade Minister Nicole Briqc, and Foreign Affiars Minister Helen Conway will attend the inauguration […]
Novena massses for Pedro ongoing
October 15, 2012
SINCE Friday, Oct. 12, daily novena Masses in the runup to the canonization of Blessed Pedro Calungsod have brought people to his shrine at D. Jakosalem Street in Cebu City. A glass-encased statue of Calungsod stands at the right side of the altar. A stone lies near his feet. The pebble was taken from Tumhon, […]
December 17, 2012
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