International and local flavor to mark Papal Visit masses

Pope Francis will be 3rd pontiff to celebrate Mass at Manila Cathedral

Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines in January will mirror both the universality of the Church and the Filipino faith as expressed in their culture, particularly in the scheduled Eucharistic celebrations.

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, during the regular press briefing held at the Papal Visit media office in Intramuros yesterday, said the masses to be celebrated by the Holy Father during his 5-day visit will be “regular masses”.  But these, he added, will be expressions of “the internationality of the Church because these will be multi-lingual and will use the major languages of the Filipinos.”

The first of three masses that Pope Francis will celebrate in the Philippines will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) at 11:15 a.m. on January 16, the second day of his visit.  He arrives from Sri Lanka in the late afternoon of the 15th but no public events are scheduled after the arrival ceremonies at Villamor Air Base.

Fun Filled Activities at Fun Fest 2014

The Archdiocese of Manila Commison on Youth, CBCP NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation, Philippine Catholic HIV and AIDS Network  (PhilCHAN) presents FUN FEST 2014 to be held at San Carlos Seminary.

The event will feature a lot of physical like Dodgeball, Amazing Race, Ultimate Frisbee and intellectual activities such as Chess, Games of the Generals, Tug-Of-Peace, Sack race and Patintero.

With the theme "Score High, Aim Zero"  with the goal of promoting awareness and prevention of HIV and AIDS which still affects a lot of people today with still no available cure, yet has expensive and tedious treatment. 

Ka-Talk 52: Youth Closing Ceremony forthe Year of Faith

"YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE" (

-Benedict XVI

While we are trying our best to render at least a little relief in many centers and temporary shelters for our dear kababayan from Yolanda-stricken regions and finding a sense of it all, let us come together to learn and to pray as a community of young believers. Let us see each other on Saturday at 1PM in Cardinal Sin Auditorium, Paco Catholic School for our 52nd KATALK forum and also will serve as our CLOSING ACTIVITY for the Year of Faith. MKK!

KATOTO: Kaibigang Totoo, Kardinal Chito!

Youth of the Archdiocese, its time to meet and greet our newly appointed cardinal with a special event meant to spend time with the beloved Chito Cardinal Tagle!

KATOTO: Kaibigang Totoo, Kardinal Chito! A Thanksgiving celebration for a gift of a Cardinal to the Philippines. This coming December 4, 2012, Tuesday 6PM at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Vito Cruz, Ermita, Manila.

Its FREE to all! So bring your family, friends and even your parish to this monumental event! For inquiries, contact the Archdiocese of Manila through 523-2814 or 404-3673

Ka-Talk 49: ENTER THE DOOR OF FAITH

The Archdiocesan Commission on Youth of the Archdiocese of Manila Invites you to a reflection on the new Apostolic Letter "Porta Fidei" of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the Year of the Faith with Ka-Talk Youth Forum 49:  ENTER THE DOOR OF FAITH. On November 24, 2012 (1-5PM) to be held at the Cardinal Sin Auditiorium (Paco Catholic School, Paco, Manila). For inquiries, you may contact ACY Office at 4043673

The Word Exposed Advent Recollection

Christmas is near and the start of Advent season is also just a few days away. This means that its the time to prepare the way of the lord with ourselves this season.

Jesuit Communications Foundation invites everyone to join in The Word Exposed Advent Recollection with Archbishop Chito Tagle, DD, STD. from the Archdiocese of Manila on December 2, 2012 (Sunday) from 8:30 AM to 12:00 NN at the Loyola Schools Covered Courts, Ateneo De Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City

Admission is Free and Mass Celebration follows.

Cross Roads: How To Plan For An Amazing Life

How to plan for an AMAZING LIFE?

Makati District Youth Ministry invites you once again in for the Monthly Formation dubbed as "CROSSROADS : How to plan for an AMAZING LIFE!" this coming July 28, 2012 (4PM-8PM) to be held at Don Bosco Parish - Makati.

Come with your friends and let us all have a great afternoon again. Hope to see you there!

NEW YEAR MESSAGE OF OUR ARCHBISHOP LUIS ANTONIO TAGLE

Our greetings of a Happy and Blessed New Year come as a message of hope in the midst of the ruins surrounding us. We express once more our communion with people whose lives were reduced to rubble by typhoon Sendong and human irresponsibility. But how can we forget the multitudes whose lives are ruined daily by poverty, disease, corruption, lack of employment, inadequate services and abuse of creation? They are very much present in our thoughts and prayer.

Some people might think that mentioning the ruins of life does not belong to a New Year message that purports to center on hope. But in the Bible, hope arises and becomes truer in absurd and difficult situations. Christian hope does not consist in wishes or in the denial of truth but in an unwavering trust in God. God is our hope. God declared to John, “Behold, I make all things new” (Rev. 21:5). If we eliminate God in the promotion of life and the construction of society, we will find ourselves buried in ruins of our making. Pride and false self-sufficiency destroy; they never build a world fit for human beings. We should know by now that God is not an extraneous factor in genuine development. The Psalmist aptly said, “Unless the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build” (Ps. 127:1). A Blessed 2012 will come only if we place our

hope in God.

(signed)

+ Luis Antonio G. Tagle

Archbishop of Manila


And from Katolikong Kabataan we wish you A Blessed New Year 2012!