Philippines hikes bounty on fugitive preacher
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Philippines hikes bounty on fugitive preacher

MANILA (UCAN): Philippine authorities have announced a 10-million peso [US$171,000] bounty for information leading to…

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Over 13,000 schools shut in war-torn Myanmar
Posted in Asia NEWS Region

Over 13,000 schools shut in war-torn Myanmar

YANGON (UCAN): About 13,700 of Myanmar’s 48,753 public schools have been closed due to the…

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Reflections from the vicar general: The setting up of the ministry of catechist
Posted in Features | Commentary Hong Kong Reflections Reflections from the bishop and vicars general

Reflections from the vicar general: The setting up of the ministry of catechist

By Father Peter Choy Wai-man An ad hoc working group was formed in 1 April…

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National shrine status for Maasin Cathedral in the Philippines
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National shrine status for Maasin Cathedral in the Philippines

MANILA (UCAN): The declaration of the 17th century Maasin Cathedral as a national shrine symbolises…

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From convenience to catastrophy
Posted in Commentary Faith and the Environment Features | Commentary Hong Kong

From convenience to catastrophy

Father Marciano Baptista SJ In this article I shall give a very limited introduction to…

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