INCREASED volcanic earthquakes and sulfur dioxide emission have been observed at Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology .
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care has called on President Marcos to heed the call of Pope Francis to release “deserving” persons deprived of liberty this Christmas season.
As the Catholic Church starts the observance of the nine-day “Simbang Gabi,” Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care, expressed support for the celebration of the votive masses as well as the Misa de Gal
With only 14 days until Christmas, Christendom observes the Third Sunday of Advent on Dec. 11.
Third Sunday of Advent (Catholic Online)
Also known as Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent is considered a Sunday of joy to highlight the nearness of the Birth of Christ on Dec. 25.
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