Filipino communities across Sydney and in the Central Coast have welcomed the “Dementia Café” information sessions hosted by Ella Magallanes Martirez. At the end of each session, Ms Martirez is swamped by people seeking more information for themselves and their loved ones. “When people understand what dementia is and the services that are available, they […]
Archdiocese of Manila has no record bearing the name of priest
Philippine Sentinel columnist Benjie de Ubago made a query addressed to the Archbishop of Manila regarding the status of Fr. Raul del Prado. The Chancery of the Archdiocese of Manila has a record of all diocesan priests who were ordained in the Philippines. The following response was obtained from the Chancery on Tuesday, March 1, […]
What is a celebret?
A celebret (from the Latin celebret, “may he celebrate”, the first word of the document) is a letter which a Roman Catholic bishop or major religious superior gives to a priest in order that the priest may obtain permission in another diocese to say Mass, and for this purpose bears testimony that he is free […]
Consecration is valid but mass said in Australia is unlawful by Dino Crescini, BS, MBA
According to Fr. John Flader of Pennant Hills, NSW, mass celebrated by Fr. Raul del Prado (in any part of Australia) is unlawful, unless it is done in private. (See paragraph 3 in Fr. Flader’s letter below.) Fr. Flader said that because Fr. del Prado is an ordained priest, “the Consecration brings about the Transubstantiation […]
Aussie criminal found living in luxury in Manila
AN AUSTRALIAN criminal, once described as the nation’s most wanted man, is living in luxury in the Philippines, the West Australian reported March 19, 2011. Brett Matson, who is wanted by the West Australian police, was involved in a daring escape from custody and was believed to be responsible for a string of armed robberies. […]
Arab employers maltreat Filo domestic helpers
Reports of Arab employers maltreating their domestic helpers are very common. But the experience of Maricel Bubos, 28, in the hands of her Saudi Arabian masters would make anyone shudder. Maricel had many whip marks and scars on her back caused by shallow stab wounds. She could not clench her hands because of scars caused […]
Only for Authentic Heroes by Alfredo Roces
(Editor’s Note: Referring to the Libingan ng mga Bayani, author Alfredo “Ding” Roces explains why the burial site is only for authentic heroes.) Heroes are persons who embody the highest character traits – patriotism, generosity, self-sacrifice, nobility of spirit – and who can be held up to the present and future generations, and indeed to […]
Case of Pestaño remains unsolved by Fr. James Reuter, SJ
(Editor’s Note: This is a reprint of what Fr. James Reuter, S.J. originally wrote. The same story was published in Philippine Tribune a few years ago. Up to this writing, justice for his death has yet to be obtained.) Phillip Andrew A. Pestaño graduated from the Ateneo de Manila High School in 1989, entered the […]
‘Radiation’ text message a hoax
A fake text message warning people that radiation from the Fukushima nuclear plant has leaked beyond Japan has been panicking people across Asia. The SMS message, purporting to come from the BBC, has been circulating around Asian countries since Monday. It warns people to take necessary precautions against possible effects of radiation. The BBC has […]
Your Express Service Money Remittance now in a better location
YES Manager Leah Torres announced that the shop has moved to a more visible and accessible location inside Westpoint Shopping Centre in Blacktown NSW. Still located at the ground floor, the shop is right beside the travelator leading to Costi’s Seafood Market and very close to Tongli Supermarket that sells Asian food products. And because […]
Uncivil in civil society by Luis H. Francia
By now we have all had a good laugh over the considered pronouncement of Bongbong Marcos that, had it not been for 1986, his father would have transformed the nation into a Singapore. No doubt the very same loyalists who propelled him to the Senate take his pronouncements seriously. It seems that the country that […]
Stanhope Parish to host retreat
The Catholic Parish of Blessed John 23rd in Stanhope Gardens NSW will be the venue of a retreat on 13th of May to 12th of June 2011. The five-week program will include the following topics: God’s Love; Who is Jesus Christ; What it means to be a Christian; Repentance & Faith; Christian Ideal Loving God; […]