NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Golden Jubilee of Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Celebrated in Donsol
DONSOL, Sorsogon — February 11, 2026 — Despite steady rains and a long uphill climb, hundreds of faithful gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at the St. Francis of Assisi Parish–Shrine in San Antonio, Donsol.
Sent Beyond Borders: A Shared Franciscan Mission in Malta
The Franciscan Province of San Pedro Bautista and the Franciscan Province of St. Paul the Apostle formally renewed their fraternal collaboration through the signing of Memoranda of Agreement, reaffirming a shared mission of service to the Church beyond borders.
Franciscan Provincial of Malta Visited Postulancy House in the Philippines
Their visit formed part of the ongoing collaboration and fraternal relationship between the Franciscan provinces of Malta and Manila. The gathering provided a meaningful opportunity for dialogue, encouragement, and deeper understanding of the shared mission and identity that unite Franciscan communities across cultures and nations.
Joint Definitory Meeting with Commitment to Deeper Communion
The Annual Joint Provincial Definitory Meeting of the Franciscan Provinces of San Pedro Bautista and St. Anthony de Padua formally concluded on its final day with a renewed spirit of fraternity and shared mission within the Order.
30th World Day of Consecrated Life Celebrated
More than 1,100 consecrated men and women from different religious communities gathered as one family on February 2, 2026, at the Mater Dei Auditorium of St. Joseph’s College of Quezon City
A Bond of Spiritual Communion
Royal Basilica of Our Lady of the Abandoned in Valencia and National Shrine of Our Lady of the Abandoned Forge a Bond of Spiritual Communion