In a country where Catholicism and national identity are often considered inseparable, one distinct movement—the FILIPINO KATOLIKO, INC. (FK)—has carved out a unique space, asserting a faith that is simultaneously staunchly Catholic, fiercely Filipino, and surprisingly modern.

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Compostela, Davao de Oro, the FK is not merely an alternative church; it is a declaration of sovereignty of Filipino faith and beliefs. Legally recognized by the Philippine government, the FK operates under the principle that Christ set the faithful free for freedom (Galatians 5:1), making it "purely independent without concordance with any other sect or foreign religion."

The Unconventional Slogan: "Bible and Science"

The most striking feature of the FK is its mission statement, which goes beyond typical evangelical calls: "Serve and Love God and Country through Bible and Science."

In a global religious landscape often characterized by tension between scripture and scientific inquiry, the FKI’s slogan is a bold embrace of both. It positions the church not as an institution fighting modernity but as one that seeks to use both the sacred wisdom of the Bible and the rational knowledge of science to fulfill its spiritual and social mission. This forward-looking approach is a defining characteristic of its identity.

A Filipino Heart, A Mindanao Home

The FK’s roots trace back through earlier independent Catholic movements that emerged from the desire to break away from foreign ecclesiastical hierarchy—a sentiment famously immortalized by the martyred priests GOMBURZA. By acknowledging this lineage, the FK links its present-day independence to the historical struggle for Filipino self-determination.

Though its mission is nationwide, the FK’s core operational strength lies in Mindanao. Parishes and communities are most active across the southern regions, including the Davao, Agusan, and Surigao provinces. This regional focus anchors the church’s work directly within areas that often face the nation’s most pressing socio-civic challenges.

More Than Doctrine: A Social Gospel

While maintaining Catholic tradition—upholding belief in the Holy Trinity and the Virgin Mary and celebrating the seven Sacraments—the FK dedicates significant energy to what it calls its "social service."

Its vision, inspired by the commandment of love (John 13:34-35), is to foster "brotherhood and equality of all nations regardless of race, beliefs, and culture." This commitment translates into tangible community work:

- Peace and Dialogue: Active participation in interfaith and interreligious dialogues is crucial for Mindanao's diverse landscape.

- Social Justice: Leading capacity-building initiatives and solidarity efforts in times of conflict and climate disaster.

- Creation Care: Advocating for the restoration of the Creation, placing environmental stewardship as a moral duty.

The FK, under the leadership of Head Bishop, Most Revd. Pedro P. Fenis, Jr., understands that the work of salvation is both spiritual and physical. By integrating civic duty, scientific respect, and national sovereignty into its Catholic framework, the Filipino Katoliko, Inc. is charting an unapologetically Filipino course for faith in the 21st century.

A testament to the fact that in the Philippines, faith is not stagnant—it is dynamic, adaptive, and always seeking to serve God, country, and the modern world with an independent spirit.

Loving and Merciful God, we come to You today and

pray for those affected by recent earthquakes in Cebu and Mindanao, Philippines.

We request Your healing love for the injured and grant them a cure. Comfort the weary and those in pain for their relatives and console them.

Bless and protect the emergency responders and front liners responding to this tragedy and guide their efforts.

Touch and guide also the local and national leaders to respond without prejudice, and serve without bias, and shall involve all stakeholders in the rehabilitation and recovery processes.

And in each of us, Lord, make us instruments for Your compassion and in building a safer, humane, and sustainable Earth.

This we pray through Christ and the Holy Virgin Mary.

Amen.

Ang Kalinaw diha kang Kristo

Si Kristo mao ang tinubdan sa kalinaw.

Ug agig pamatuod niini sa unang higayon sa pagpakita Niya sa Iyang mga apostles human siya nabanhaw, ang unang pulong nga migawas sa Iyang baba mao ang pulong "Kalinaw". "Ang kalinaw maanaa kaninyo". Ug ang pagbalik sa atong kaugalingon ngadto sa Ginoo maoy kalinaw alang sa tibuok kalibutan ug kini himaya atubangan sa Dios.

Apan daghan tawo nga kalibutanon wala makatugkad sa Kalinaw ug sa pagkab-ot niini. Usa niini ang giyera aron sa pagsakop, pagpildi ug pagpuo, ug ang pagpanimalos. Anaa usab ang kalinaw nga pagkontrola sa uban, nga dili na patingugon ang uban ug wala nay pag-abli sa mga pagsaway. Kay nagtoo nga ang kusog ug paglupig sa kaatbang kini mao ang kalinaw.

Apan ang matood tapulahaw lang ug subo lang kay kining gituuhan nga kalinaw mao pa ang magsugnod aron mosila-ob ang kagubot. Niining tanan motunhay o nagtunhay ang kalisod, krimen, sakit, pagpangyatak sa katunhod, pag-abuso sa kinaiyahan, ug pag abuso sa gahum ug bahandi. Dili lang pisikal nga kadaot kundi apil emosyonal ug mental nga aspeto ang gusbat.

Miturok usab ang sosyal, political ug relihiyosong kagubot sa kagustuhang ang pagbuot sa matag pikas nga bahin lang ang maoy nag-angkon sa matood. Gawas pa nga gigamit ang relihiyon alang sa interes ekonomkinahon ug politikanhon.

Bisan pa niana, si Kristo naghatag kanato ug kalinaw sa kahiladman nga labaw pa sa kalinaw nga gitanyag sa kalibutan aron pamati-on ug sundon nato uban sa pagtoo.

Si Kristo miingon subay sa sinulat ni San Juan 14:27, "kaninyo ibilin ko ang kalinaw, kaninyo ihatag ko ang akong kalinaw, hatagan ko kamo niini dili sama sa hinatagan sa kalibutan".

Ug gi awhag kita nga himoon nato ang tinod-anay nga paghinulsol. Kay ang paghinulsol, usa kini ka saad nga malingkawas kita sa mga dautang gawi ug mga kasub-anan sa sala. Ug luyo sa mga kalisdanan, bulahan kita kay aduna kitay Dios nga kadangpan.

Dugang pa nga pahimangno ni Hesus diha sa sinulat ni San Juan 16:33, “Gisulti ko kini kaninyo aron nga dinhi kanako makabaton kamog kalinaw, dinhi sa kalibutan aduna kamoy kagul-anan, apan sumalig kamo, gidaog ko na ang kalibutan.”

Karong adlawa gisaulog ang International Peace Day ug ang atong nasud nag-obserba usab niining bulan sa Septembre sa Bulan sa Kalinaw, ug kagahapong adlawa petsa 20 ang tibuok kalibutan naghiusa usab alang sa pag-lihok ug pag-awhag alang sa limpyong kadagatan tungod kay International Coastal Clean up Day man usab.

Kini taliwala sa daghang mga panghitabo sa kalibutan sama sa padayon ang kagubot ug pagmasaker sa mga Palestino buhat sa goberno sa Israel; anaa ang mga kaguliyang tungod sa pagprotesta sa mga batan-on batok sa korapsyon sa Indonesia, Nepal ug East Timor. Karong adlawa sa atong nasud, daghan usab ang nag-protesta batok sa dayag ug labihan na nga korapsyon samtang daghan sa katawhan ang gigutom.

Kining tanan mga kasamok apan ang buot ipasabot sa Diyos nga ang Iyang gugma ngadto sa tanan labaw na sa mga gilupigan ug nanagpadayong gisaulog ang Iyang katarong ug kabubut-on sa pagkapatas mao ang atong buhatong basehan sa pagsukod sa Kalinaw.

Ang Kalinaw sa Diyos mao ang pagbuhat sa Iyang kabubut-on. Dili kita magbakak, dili kita magpasulabi sa gahum ug bahandi, dili kita magbuhat ug dautan, dili kita mangawat, dili kita magpasakit sa isig kaingon hinonoa atong saulugon ug ipabati ang gugma ngadto sa usag-usa, ngadto sa kinaiyahan ug sa Diyos labaw sa tanan.

Dalaygon ang Dios uban sa iyang kalinaw.

Fr Alejandro V. Notarte, Jr
San Antonio de Padua church
Osmeña, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur
September 21, 2025

We are called to turn our backs against greed and self-interest and embrace God’s will with sincerity and faithfulness.

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"Saint Matthew reminded us that we are stewards of what God provided to us, not owners.

We are responsible for using the gifts for His purpose, upon His will. Thus, it requires accountability and responsibility to God. We are required to manage our time, our lives, our talents, and all resources to His Glory and his will to do good to others as well.

We are told not to be selfish and should not do injustice and destruction, and humiliation of God’s integrity.

Let us be reminded that the Lord God is the owner of our bodies, our lives, our time, our resources, and the Earth. And we are the managers and are expected to be good stewards. And a good steward uses God’s gifts to promote His mission and care for others, not to enrich oneself out of others’ miseries and destruction. It is to honor God and not to put His will and name to disgrace.

We are called to turn our backs against greed and self-interest and embrace God’s will with sincerity and faithfulness."

Matthew 25:14-30

Fr William Requiso
Missionary Priest
Esperanza and Talacogon, Agusan del Sur

1 Peter 1:8

"Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,"

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord and Brethren as Filipino Katoliko,. Congratulations to us all.

Let us celebrate! Three decades later, we are still here gathered and celebtating fellowship in the Lord guided by the Holy Church Filipino Katoliko. Thirty years after we remain and are keeping our democratic tradition as a community guided and bonded by our policies and systems.

As the highest organizational body of the Filipino Katoliko involving the general membership, the 30th Annual General Membership Assembly is very momentous each year. But having it for decades with you all added more meaning to this celebration.

A few years ago, our late Head Bishop Sotero F. Fenis, Sr and late Mother Superior Rosevilla Verzano Fenis returned to the Creator and it took us much courage after several years to keep our composure together and carry on. Let us pray for them. Let us remember them to strengthen our commitment to the Lord, to each other and to the Holy Church.

30 years ago, after the antagonistic and confrontational dynamics and differences with former colleagues from the former denomination, it was unimaginable at that moment that we could stand. But, here we are, dear fellow Filipino Katoliko, in our 30th Annual General Membership Assembly.

First, we owe this to the Lord, the most merciful and the source of our strength. Second is to our dear membership for believing in the Filipino Katoliko, and to the church workers who have helped us fulfill our doctrines, responsibilities and in carrying out our mission.

Let us hear and celebrate the reports and updates from different churches and ministries and exchange recommendations for our collective progress.

The Good Lord may bless us all today and every day as we continue to serve Him, the Church, His people and the creation.

Let us celebrate our 30th Annual General Membership Assembly and mostly our community as Filipino Katoliko.

Let us offer one another a comradely hug and a happy smile.

Let us all continue serving the Lord and His people by expanding our horizons and outlooks as Christians and stewards of creation.

Let us also offer everyday prayers for the souls of our devoted brethren who have gone ahead of us.

To you all, welcome to San Antonio de Padua Parish of Sibagat, Agusan del Sur.

Congratulations to us all once again.

Most Rev Pedro P. Fenis, Jr.
September 1, 2025

September 1, 2025. Representatives from different parishes and dioceses, and the reverends during the 30th AGMA pontifical mass.

September 1, 2025. Presentation and adoption of the Diocesans, Parishes, Ministries, and Head Bishop's Reports during the 30th Annual General Membership Assembly today.

September 1, 2025. Members of the College of Bishops of the Filipino Katoliko meeting prior to the conclusion of the 30th Annual General Membership Assembly.

Mga pamalandong sa Pulong Sa Diyos

PENaagi ni Rev Fr Aljun Notarte, Jr.

Agosto 10, 2025

Sa atong pagsaulog niining Santos nga Yukaristiya ug pag-ambit sa mga pulong sa Diyos si Apostol Pablo sa iyang unang sulat ngadto sa mga taga-Corinto, nag-awhag ug nagpasidaan kanato nga dili ta magtinguhag dautang butang sa uban ingon sa mga binuhatan nila. Dili ta magsimba ug mga diyos diyos; dili ta makig-hilawasnon; dili nato pagasulayon ang Ginoo; ug dili ta magbagolbol sama sa ilang ginabuhat.

Gipasidan-an usab kita sa dili pagbuhat sa mga dautang butang nga gibuhat sa mga tawong malapason sa kasuguan sa Dios.

Una,, pagsimba ug mga dios dios (Idolatry) Ang balaang kasulatan nag ingon, too lang sa usa ka Dios ug Siya lang ang alagari. Ang gihisgutan nga dios dios mabasa sa libro sa Exodo 32:6,.

Ika-duha,, makig-hilawasnon (sexual Immorality). Hingpit nga gipasidan-an kanaton sa dili pagpuyo sa imoral nga pakig-hilawas sama sa nahitabo kaniadto nga sa pipila ug sulod sa usa ka adlaw lamang nangamatay ang 23 ka libo.(1 Corinto 10:8) ug gidugang pagpasabot sa libro sa (numerous 25:1-3).Ika-tulo, ,dili nato sulayon ang Ginoo (Numerous 21:5-6). Dawaton nato nga gipangga ug gihigugma kita sa Diyos (Juan 3:16). Timan-an nato mga igsoon nga si Hesus maoy nagluwas kanato,, gidawat Niya ang tanang kasakit ug pag antos. Namatay siya sa krus para ang tanan nga motan-aw Niya maluwas ( Juan 3:15).

Pero Wala ni magpasabot nga gawasnon tang mobuhat sa pagpakasala. Isip kita mga tinuod nga Kristiyano dapat mobarug kita, ug putlon nato ang pinaka-ugat sa pagpakasala diha-sa tagsa tagsa nato ka kasing-kasing. Dili ta magtinguhag dautan batok sa atong isigka-ingon.

Mga igsoon, lig-onon nato ang atong pagtoo para mapaduol ta sa DIos, (1 Corinto 10:11-13).

Ang Santos nga ebanghelyo sa laing bahin nagpabati kanato sa gugma sa Diyos sa Iyang katawhan. Matud pa, gihilakan ni Hesus ang Jerusalem,. Mihilak siya dili tungod sa iyang kaugalingon kon dili sa Iyang katawhan nga wala nakakita sa gasa ug kahigayunan sa kaluwasan, ug mas nanagbuhat sa dili pagka-matinuohon. SI Hesus mihilak tungod kay gibalibaran sa katawhan ang kalinaw nga Iyang gipaambit kanato ug gipili pa nato ang pagbuhat sa mga bayolenting mga gawi. Mga luha kato sa matood nga paghigugma ug pagpangga.

Ug labaw sa tanan mihilak Siya kay nasayod kini nga duol na ang paghukom. Iyang gipanag-abog ang mga nagbuling ug nagbugal-bugal sa templo sa Diyos(Lukas 19:45-47)..

Mga hinigugma kong mga igsoon, kita nug ang katilingban mao ang templo sa Diyos nga buhi; ug dili Niya itugot nga mahugawan kita ug mopuyo ang pagka dautan dinhi kanato. Mao nga kanunay giabog Niya ang dautan nga naa sa sulod kanato. Ug unta igsoon ato kining bugtian sa pagtuman sa atong mga responsibilidad ug pakabalaanon ang templo sa Diyos dinhi sulod kanato. Kay mamahimong walay bili ang hayag sa atong mga mata, kung ang atong kasing kasing magpabilin nga buta,

Dalaygon ang Diyos.

Sa ngalan sa Diyos Amahan, Anak ug sa Ispiritu Santo ingon sa Inahang Maria, Amen. Alleluia.

Ang pagka-Maayong Piniyalan

Mga Pulong sa Diyos
PENaagi ni Rev Sister Eve Gonzaga-Dadol

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Pwede nato kining aninawon sa usa ka kaminyoon. Una, gipiyal sa ginikanan ang ilang anak nga babae tungod sa ilang pagtuo nga ikapiyal nila sa bana ang ilang anak ug ikahatag ang maayong pagpangga uban ang mga responsibilidad isip katambayayong diha sa pamilya.

Apan subo palandungon nga daghang panghitabo nga gihimong ulipon naman hinoon sa mga buluhaton sa panimalay ug dagmalan pa. Halos wala nay pahulay labina ug naana mga anak nagdungan na ang mga buluhaton. Gani bisan pa o bisan pa Kini adunay balatian. Kuhaan sa katungod sa pagdesisyon, dili paminawon.

Daghang mga asawa ang biktima niani nga sitwasyon. Inay nga piniyalan nga mu-amuma ug mopangga nahimong daw nanag-iya ug gipakasamang gahum ang maong pagkapiniyalan. Nagabuso, nagkontrol, nagpasipala, nagdagmal ug nahimong hakug.

Kita gipahinumduman kanunay sa Diyos bisan sa sulod sa atong mga panimalay nga sa tanang higayon, atong puy-an ang pagka-Maayong Piniyalan ug kita pagahukman sa Kaluwasan.

International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples

We join the world celebrating the lives, cultures and contributions of Indigenous Peoples around the world in defending the environment and their persistence to care for the creation. Of the same importance, we recognize that in varied levels and forms, the Indigenous Peoples are faced with different battles.

The Filipino Katoliko Church in the Philippines stands in Solidarity to all Indigenous peoples in the Philippines and the world working for the realization of their rights, ancestral domain, and dignity.

Recognition, respect, restoration and protection of Indigenous knowledge and systems are very important for a just and sustainable Earth.

August 9, 2025

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12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.

13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

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We need indigenous communities for a better world

There are an estimated 476 million Indigenous Peoples in the world living across 90 countries. They make up less than 6 per cent of the world's population, but account for at least 15 per cent of the poorest. They speak an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 different cultures.

Indigenous Peoples are inheritors and practitioners of unique cultures and ways of relating to people and the environment. They have retained social, cultural, economic and political characteristics that are distinct from those of the dominant societies in which they live. Despite their cultural differences, Indigenous Peoples from around the world share common problems related to the protection of their rights as distinct peoples.

Indigenous Peoples have sought recognition of their identities, their way of life and their right to traditional lands, territories and natural resources for years. Yet, throughout history, their rights have been violated. Indigenous Peoples today, are arguably among the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of people in the world. The international community now recognizes that special measures are required to protect their rights and maintain their distinct cultures and way of life.

In order to raise awareness of the needs of these population groups, every 9 August commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, chosen in recognition of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations held in Geneva in 1982.

- United Nations

Heal the Hearts and Wounds of Our Children

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, I come to you today with an appeal. As we have heard in the news about the continuous cases of bullying and violence involving children and youth.

One kid is in a coma right now after being beaten by kids of almost the same age, a teacher was gunned down by his student and another young people shot himself after shooting his former girlfriend who is in a serious situation right now..

This is very disturbing, worrisome and painful not only for the parents and relatives.

We are called and reminded to strengthen our relationship with our children and young people. Let us talk to them and help them in our best way to improve their communication skills and social interaction with others.

But as we show our love and care for our children let it not be tolerating the misdeeds. Because that is not loving, we are pushing them to the wrong path.

Let us show to them how did Jesus shown His love to the people, and let us introduce to them the holy love of the Mother Mary.

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even if he is old he will depart from it " (Proverbs 22:6)

Even Jesus, the most powerful did not use His gifts to bully or hurt others. He lived and interact to the people around Him and have gained Him wisdom and a community of believers.

Further, let us not allow that our children fell prey to sins. There's a promise for them as mentioned by Saint Matthew in his writings (19:14), "But Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'"

Let us help these young people around us and not judged by their mistakes. Let us be the shoulders to lean on when they are in doubts or confused.

Let us pray.

Oh Lord, please give our children and us people the strength and courage to stand up against our difficulties in life and against the hurtful words and actions of bullies. May You bless our children and youth to believe and to know that each is worthy of love and respect. Touch the hearts of the adults also Lord to be role models of our young.

We pray for healing for the emotional wounds caused by the bullying and other circumstances and that self-esteem, social interaction and communication doors grow instead.

Lastly, we pray to you oh Lord to heal the insecurities and troubles within the selves of those who inflict harm to others and may they find peace and restoration.
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen. Alleluia.

Most Rev Pedro P. Fenis, Jr.

NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, PEACE OF THE LORD

The Filipino Katoliko church in the Philippines joins the whole international community in chorus calling for nuclear disarmament in time of the commemoration of the eightieth (80th) year since the tragic atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Our deepest respect and affection to the atomic bombing survivors (the hibakusha), who tirelessly and bravely overcome their sufferings to call on the world to be builders of safer world from all forms of hate, wars, militarism and armaments.

Eighty years may have passed but Nagasaki and Hisroshima remain to live as reminders of the horrors of war and nuclear weapons not only built into their streets and every infrastructures but left a scar into their lives since 1945. The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki caused not less than 170,000 deaths inclusive with those who died on the spot and the deaths in the first few months after the bombings until the end of 1945. People in the Philippines has their own horrors with deep wounds in their lives too.

Nowadays, the world is in chaos. Palestinians continue to be suffering from bombardments and genocidal war; Ukrainians are forced to engage in a war of aggression and self-preservation; Burmese and all ethnic minorities in Myanmar struggling to fight the injustices caused by the their own leaders; in Africa and the MiddleEast of Asia civilians are caught in the wars of aggression and internal conflicts; while there’s no sign for the economic and climate crisis to halt. Among these overlapping crises,the mostly affected are the poor civilians, the children, the women, the persons with disabilities, the elders and the planet.

May the continued remembering of the World War II’s Hiroshima (Aug 6) and Nagasaki (Aug 9) draw the world to come as one for a Violence-free, Nuclear-free and War-free world.

In his memoir, a Korean-born Hiroshima bombing survivor Toshio Morimoto said: “If a war were to occur again, it would eventually lead to the extinction of the human race. These days I hear growing calls for a military buildup or a national defense force. This is totally unacceptable. If a war starts, the killing will be terrible. People will kill each other with no hesitation. After the war, people like us will be left to suffer. Two or three generations will suffer. The absence of war is better. Peace is the best.”

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27

Let us heed the call of the time for a peaceful world that foster justice and humanity.

Let us pray for the souls of the victims of the wars and all the souls and spiritual healing of the survivors. Let us pray.

Most Rev Pedro P. Fenis, Jr
Head Bishop
Filipino Katoliko

www.filipinokatolikoph.org
filipinokatoliko1995@gmail.com
August 6, 2025 / Philippines

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(2027)Hiroshima and Nagasaki: That We Never Forget

Hibakusha share their testimonies of survival

Compiled by Soka Gakkai (Youth Division)

Toshio Morimoto story is on page 199

https://www.sokaglobal.org/.../hibakusha-testimonies-book...

The Filipino Katoliko Church through the Head Bishop Most Rev Pedro P. Fenis, Jr extends its warm and Christian solidarity greetings to the Iglesia Filipina Independiente on the occasion of its 123rd Proclamation Day.

With the theme "Gathered to Worship, Empowered to Witness" we congratulate you as you persistently and consistently stand with the Filipino People for Social Justice and creation-centered progress for one hundred and twenty-three years. IFI’s liberating spirituality is also strongly felt and experienced in the lives of the poor and the struggles for freedom of the exploited, beyond the physical church of rites..

In prayers, we join you celebrating the lesson, blessings and inspirations as a faithful instrument and witness of the Lord for His People’s liberation from the bondage of sins and yoke of exploitations.

May God Bless your whole community and Church’s leadership.

With you in God,

Most Rev Pedro P. Fenis, Jr.
Filipino Katoliko
Head Bishop

www.filipinokatolikoph.org
filipinokatoliko1995@gmail.com

Mga minahal nga katawhan sa Diyos,

Atong huptan paghugot ang atong pagsunod kang Kristo Hesus ug sa mga panudlo ug pulong sa Diyos Amahan pinaagi sa Iyang Anak ug mga Apostoles, Santos ug Santos ug Birheng Maria.

Taliwala niining tanan, angay natong lawom nga masayran ug sabton ang mga butang nga atong nasinati karon aron dili kita mahitumpawak sa kaalautan.

Ang Diyos nagpahibalo kanato pinaagi sa Iyang anak nga mao ang Ginoong Hesukristo nga modangat sa kalibutan ang daghang kalisdanan, kagutom, giyera, kalisod, panagbangi sa pamilya, ug mosanay ang kadautan sa katawhan unya mobugnaw ang pagtoo sa katawhan.

Nagpahimumdum Siya nga motungha ang mga mini nga propeta nga magpahisalaag sa katawhan bisan pa sa mga pinili.

Ang atong Ginoong Jesus nag ingon, "Pagbantay kamo sa mga mini nga propeta nga moanha kaninyo nga managsapot sa pagka-karnero apan diay sa sulod nila sila mga Lobo nga manunukob. ( Mateo 24:11 & 7:15 KJV ).

Niining panahon sa nanagsapaw nga mga kalisdanan, kagubot, kagutom ug panag-agulo sa Katawhan himoong kahigayunan kini sa mga manunukob aron gamiton ang ngalan Diyos ug ang mga Balaang Ebanghelyo alang sa ilang kahakug uban ang pagpahisalaag sa Katawhan.

Daghan karon ang nanaglibot-suroy dala ang ngalan ug pulong sa Diyos. Haniti nga mamumulong, haniti nga magsasangyaw ug manggialamon nga tigpatoo. Nanagsapot sila sa mga sapot sama sa mga apostoles ug nanimuyo pahaum sa katawhan sa Amahan.

Apan kanunay natong matngunan ang pahimangno sa Diyos Amahan pinaagi sa Iyang Anak.

Busa igsoon, ayaw palingla, lig-ona ang imong kaugalingon ug kanunayng puy-an ang katarong ug pagbulut-an sa Diyos sa Kabuhatan ug Labing Gamhanan, tinubdan sa Kinabuhi ug Kaluwasan. Sa ingon niini atong maalim ang panag-agulo sa kabuhatan ug sa atong kaugalingon (Romans 8:20-23 KJV).

www.filipinokatolikoph.info

July 8, 2025

Happy and Blessed 25th and 26th Priesthood Ordination Anniversary!

We thank You Oh God for the faithful ministry of Your Good servants. We pray for Your continued blessings, guidance and compassion to them.

May Rev Fr Alejandro, Jr., Rev Fr William, and Rev Fr Rolando be filled with joy and courage as they continue to serve God and be good stewards of His people and His creation.

June 13, 1998

Rev Fr Alejandro Jr and Rev Fr Rolando

June 13, 1999

Rev Fr William

June 13, 2025 and counting....

As violence in the Middle East escalates, we invite you to join us in prayer for peace.

Lord God,

We are hurt as we once again witness the escalation of violence in the Middle East.

We pray for an end to the senseless war. We pray for compassion, mercy and restraint

We pray for wisdom among world leaders and decision makers to turn to the path of peace and restrain from violence.

We pray for the souls of those who died in the strikes and counter strikes, and for the safety of those who are caught in the crossfire.

Please protect them Oh Lord, our brethren in the region as they continue to serve in the midst of uncertainty.

We pray that violence, impunity and greed for worldly dominance end and Your peace and justice reign among us.

In Jesus Name and the Virgin Mary, Amen.

World Environment Day 2025 Message

Dear Brethren,

A show of our compassion for nature is beyond growing trees and cleaning the coasts. It must be a change of our social norms and cultures and a restructuring of our economic systems and priorities, and reforms of our policies and governance of natural wealth.

We cannot justify and defend abusers of power and greed of wealth nor can we be oppressors, exploiters, abusers or satisfy our worldly lust for power and wealth.

We must always be reminded that we are not above all creation. We are integral among creation. We are commanded to be good stewards.

We always show and celebrate our faith by going to church and worship the Lord by all times and moments that we do. But let us go beyond that by performing the words of the Lord outside the places of worship, everyday.

By making peace and justice with our neighbors, with our selves and with nature, we are also making peace with the Creator and lifting His name high.

Most Rev Pedro P. Fenis, Jr
Filipino Katoliko
Head Bishop
June 5, 2025

May 2, 2025

Panultihon 21:3

“Mas ikalipay sa GINOO ang husto ug matarong nga binuhatan sa tawo kaysa iyang mga halad.”

Mga Pinalanggang Anak sa Diyos,

Bag-uhay pa lamang nato gisaulog ang Quaresma o mga adlaw sa kasakit ug sakripisyo ni HesuKristo alang sa kalibutan ug mga katawhan. Kini natapos sa adlaw sa pagka-banhaw nga diin naghatag kanatong katawhan sa paglaum ug gasa sa Kinabuhi.

Hinaut nga ang ispiritu sa Semana Santa ug Domingo sa Kabanhawan nagpahinumdom kanato sa paghinulsol ug pagbuhat sa husto ug matarong. Kini nga kahigayunan nag-awhag kanato labi na kay sa maka-usa pa ato na usab salmutan ang usa ka mahinungdanon nga katungod ug responsibilidad sa umaabot nga Mayo 12, 2025.

Apan sa taas na nga panahon, kining maong demokratikanhong proseso nabulingan ug naabuso nga gani ang mga katawhan daw nawad-an na sa pagsalig sa kaligdong niini samtang ang pipila nga naghupot sa ekonomikanhon ug politikanhong gahum mas naglungtad. Kini gipalig-on sa pagtunhay sa labihan ug kuyanap nga kurapsyon, inekwalidad ug kagutom; kuyanap nga daw nahimo nang kultura nga pagpamalit ug pagpamaligya sa boto; pagkontrola sa mga insititusyong politikanhon ug katilingbanon ug mga serbisyo pinaagi sa mga dinastiya; pagpadayon sa kultura sa kagubot, pagkabahin-bahin sa katawhan ug inhustisya; ug ang padayong pagbungkag sa kinaiyahan aron nga magtigum ug daghang bahandi ug gahum.

Gani, subay sa mga pagtoon sa mga eksperto nag-una nga panginahanglan sa katawhan nga angayang tagaag pagtagad mao ang desenting panarbaho, kaseguruhan sa pagkaon, tawhanong katungod, kinaiyahan ug dekalidad nga serbisyo publiko; samatang nagtaas usab ang ihap sa mga gigutom; ug ang mga magpapili sa lain-laing mga distrito, probinsya ug syudad managparentehanay o ang gitawag nga gikan sa mga dinastiya.

Isip mga anak sa Diyos, kita gipiyal sa matag-usa alang sa usag-usa. Gilauman ug gisugo kita nga puy-an ang katarong ug sa kanunay magbuhat alang sa KAAYUHAN SA TANAN, ALANG SA TANAN. Ug ang kadaghanan sa biktima ug nag-antos sa labihan niining maong pagpahimulos ug pagsupak sa pagbuhat alang sa KAAYUHAN SA TANAN mao ang mga kabus ug mga hiniklin sa katilingban. Ug ang mga gitugyanan sa responsibilidad nga mangalagad mao na hinoon ang naghari.

Ang kamatayon ni Kristo sa krus dili lamang kini tungod sa mga panagna, apan kini mas tungod kay natandog ang mga anaa sa gahum niadtong panahona sa Iyang pagsangyaw ug pagbarug sa katarong ug kaangayan nga ilingkawas ang mga ulipon ug yanong katawhan. Iyang gibarugan ang katungod sa mga kabus ug mga ulipon, nga diin nahimong bugti niini mao ang Iyang kamatayon.

Busa, mahinungdanon isip mga Anak sa Diyos nga ang umaabot nga piniliay (nasyonal, lokal ug party list) 2025 dakong kahigayunan ug tipik sa mga pamaagi usab alang sa pag-umol og mga positiibong kabag-uhan sa mga komunidad nga atong gipuy-an ug katumanan sa mga panawagan alang sa sakto ug matinud-anong serbisyo ug pagpamuno. Balaan kini nga kaakuhan ngadto sa nasud ug katilingban isip mga Anak sa Diyos. Kung atong huptan ang gugma sa Diyos ug iyang mga sugo sa panaghiusa, panagsinabtanay ug pagtinabangay sa kasakit ug kalipay, molungtad ang hustisya ug kaangayan ug dili mabungkag ang mga relasyon tungod sa politika nga wala nag-silbi sa KAAYUHAN SA TANAN.

Ang Balaang Kasulatan nagapamatuod nga ang tanan anaa sa pagbulut-an sa Diyos pinaagi ni Ginoong Hesukristo, bisan pa ang pagbulut-an sa Kagamhanan (Colosas 1:16, Salmo 22:28). Busa ang Simbahan may dakung katungdanan sa paghatag ug mga pahinumdom, pagtudlo ug mga giya alang sa mga magpapili ug alang sa pagkab-ot ug mga desisyon sa mga botante. Taliwala sa tanang panagbingkil, kasamok ug pagkabahin-bahin tungod sa eleksyon, ang Simbahan magapabilin sa pagbarug sa Hustisya ug Kaangayan nga gitudlo sa atong Ginoong Hesukristo. Ug tungod kay kita mga tumotoo, atong puy-an ug himoong buhi kini nga pagtoo og Siya magauban kanunay kanato.

Aduna kitay balaanong responsibilidad ngadto sa atong nasud ug sa mga umaabot pang henerasyong Filipino. Angay lang nga sa umaabot nga Mayo 12, 2025 mosalmot kita. Mag-ampo kita sa hapsay, luwas, ligdong, sihag ug matinud-anong proseso sa piniliay. Sundon nga puno sa respeto ang gitakda nga patakaran sa mga tigdumala sa piniliay (COMELEC) ug sa gawasnon nga paghukom, atong botaran ang anaa sa atong dughan ug ang atong mga napamatud-an na nga matood nga alagad sa Diyos, sa Katawhan, sa Katilingban ug mainampingon sa Kinaiyahan ug dili ulipon sa kalibutanong kaulag sa gahum ug bahandi. Ayaw batoni ang kahadlok o kahangawa kay ang Diyos modasig ug mohatag kanato sa Iyang Kalinaw. Matud pa sa Amos 5:24: “Patunhaya hinuon ang hustisya ug ang katarong sama sa suba nga nagdagayday ug dili gayod mohubas”.

Atong HINUMDUMAN nga ang atong pagsalmot sa Piniliay 2025, "alang sa Diyos, Kabuhatan ug Katilingban dili sa mga politician”- ALANG SA KAAYUHAN SA TANAN. Ug ang atong pagpili imahe kini sa atong pagkatawo, takos ba kita tawgong Anak sa Diyos?

Ang Labaw nga Makagagahum magapanalangin kanato sa kanunay .

Sa ngalan sa Diyos nga Amahan, Anak ug Ispiritu Santo ingon man sa Birheng Maria. Amen. Alleluia.

Filipino Katoliko

Mabuhay ang mga MAMUMUO:

Wala nalilong ang pagtaas sa gidaghanon sa walay mga trabaho sa atong nasud karong panahona nga maoy nakatukmod sa atong kaigsoonan nga manimpalad gawas sa atong nasud aron mahatagan ug igong pagtubag ang panginahanglan sa ilang pamilya.

Wala usab nalilong ang ubos nga suholan ug kulang nga benepisyo ug proteksiyon sa mga mamumuo sa atong nasud.

Ang Labaw nga Makagagahum nagmando, "Dili mo daugdaugon ang mamumuo nga kabus ug adunay kinahanglan...sa iyang adlaw magahatag ka kaniya sa iyang suhol, ug Dili pagapasalupan sa adlaw...Kay tingali unya magatuaw siya batok Kanimo Kang Jehova, mahimong sala kini Kanimo".(Deuteronomio 24:14-15)

ANIA Ang mga hagit kanato karong adlawa sa kasaulogan sa "ADLAW SA MGA MAMUMUO";

Ang mga butang sulod sa atong tagsatagsa ka panimalay, pagsakay ug pagmaneho sa sakyanan, sa paglakaw lakaw sa "side walk", ug sa pagsul-ot sa atong mga saput maoy pipila ka mga butang nga nagapahinumdum kanato sa dakung parisipasyon sa mga Mamumuo nga ang mga bunga sa ilang mga paghago ug paningkamut nahilambigit sa atong adlaw adlaw nga pagkinabuhi.

Busa, maghiusa kita sa Pag-ampo alang sa atong mga kaigsoonang Mamumuo ug alang usab kanatong tanan.

Mag- ampo Kita:

Amahan namo nga langitnon, among gipasidunggan karong adlawa Ang mga Mamumuo ug among giangkon nga sa makadaghang higayon among gibalewala ang ilang mga paghago ug partisipasyon alang Kalambuan sa nasud ug sa among pagkinabuhi;

Daghang salamat sa pagpahinumdum kanamo karong adlawa diha sa imahe ni SR. SAN JOSE NGA MAMOMOO naila ang ilang pagkamahinungdanon nga angayan gayud nga nga pasidunggan ug pagatahuron niining adlawa ug sa tanang panahon.

Hinaut Imo Silang panalipdan sa tanang kadautan ug pagapanalanginan uban Ang ilang mga buhat.

Tabangi sila O Dios nga Makita ug mahulagway diha sa katilingban Kon si Kinsa ug unsa Sila?

Among giampo sa gihapon nga mahatagan ug igong pagtagad sa mga namunoan sa

panggamhanan ang ilang suholan nga mahaum diha sa inadlaw adlaw nga panginahanglan.

Ang ebanghelyo sa Katarung ug Katilingbanong Hustisya unta Oh Diyos ang mupatugbabaw na sa sulod sa mga panimalay, pabrika, trabahuan ug tibuok kalibutan.

Among gisalig Ang tanan diha Kanimo pinaagi ni Kristo nga among Ginoo.

Amen, Alleluia.

Filipino Katoliko
May 1, 2025

Today is his birthday celebration. God Bless his soul. Amen.

Remembering the Filipino Katoliko Founding Head Bishop Most Rev Sotero Feril Fenis, Sr., and celebrating his valuable service to the Lord, the Church, the country, and the People.

"Bishop Sotero Feril Fenis, Sr or also known as 'Msgr Telong', was born on April 22, 1954, in Norala, South Cotabato.

Inspired to serve the Lord, the country, and its people, he submitted himself to the Church and was ordained as a Priest by the Supreme Bishop of PECCAVI - the late Msgr Morito M. Cabaron, Sr, in 1972.

A turning point happened to measure the commitment of Rev Fr Telong and fellow reverends in 1995. To continue the vocation serving the Lord and overcome the internal dynamics of PECCAVI together with fellow

Reverend Fathers, Mothers, Missionaries, and membership established the FILIPINO KATOLIKO and unanimously elected Rev Fr Telong to lead the congregation as the Founding Head Bishop.

He served with honesty and commitment to God and the People as one. He believed that "Foolishness will go back to your body".

He was gifted with a loving and sincere wife, the late Rev Mother Rosevilla G. Verzano-Fenis, and we're blessed with four children.

To his last breath, he kept his commitment to the Lord and his Faith. He rested in Peace in the name of the Lord on July 25, 2021."

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Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis) was born in 1936 in the Argentinian capital, Buenos Aires, to immigrant parents who fled Italy’s fascist dictatorship of Benito Mussolini.

The Filipino Katoliko in the Philippines joins our brethren in the Roman Catholic Church as they mourn the passing of the Church's 266th Supreme Pontiff - His Holiness Pope Francis.

Up to his last days on Earth, he showed his love and compassion to the people suffering from war, hunger, and dispossession, particularly those brothers and sisters in Gaza. What a loving, kind of a leader.

He was known for his stands for peace, dialogue, human rights and dignity of all peoples. Particularly, he called for dialogue to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict because, for him, war deprives people of their Rights. Further he emphasized that respect and recognition of Human Rights to life and peace are prerequisites of all other rights.

Pope Francis, by words and deeds, opened the Roman Catholic Church to all faiths and has called on all nations and tribes to take care of the only home (Earth) that God has given to His children. In his speech to the believers in Manila and the world, he said:

"As Stewards of God's Creation, we are called to make the earth a beautiful garden for the human family. When we destroy our forests, ravage our soil, and pollute our seas, we betray that noble calling." (January 18, 2015)

Pope Francis, you may be gone from the earth, but your teachings live in us and will be treasured forever.

As Independent Philippine Catholics, the Filipino Katoliko is with the whole Roman Catholic community in celebrating the life of Pope Francis.

Let us pray,

Almighty Father, we pray for the eternal rest of His Holiness Pope Francis.

Let light perpetually shine upon Him forever, and He may join all thy saints in heaven in Jesus' name. Amen.

Filipino Katoliko
April 22, 2025
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Prayer for the Sunday of Resurrection

Dear Jesus, today our heart is full of gratitude for your love, sacrifice and resurrection. Thank you for the hope you offer to us. Help us carry the joy of Easter with us not just today but everyday in our life.

Fill our hearts with your peace as we rejoice in this glorious day with all of Heaven.

We ask for the renewal of our faith, hope, love and continued guidance. Help us live lives worthy of your Name, serving others and spreading the message of loving and promoting the integrity of the Creation.

May your love be a beacon of light in our lives, guiding us towards a new beginning in your Holy Name.

Amen. Alleluia.

Most Rev Pedro Jr
Filipino Katoliko
Head Bishop

Dear Brethren in Christ,

Celebrate Life, Joy, Hope, and Redemption! Rise with Christ!

The death and Resurrection of Jesus taught us the meaning of selflessness and compassion. He died and saved the sinners.

Christ's triumph over death is the most conclusive proof of His Divinity and the foundation of our faith.

His resurrection defeated death and sin and offered hope and new life to faithful believers.

We will celebrate this season of salvation with joy associated with Christ's Resurrection.

We must get rid of selfishness, greed, and ego that destroy the Creation.

Let us heed the call of the poor, powerless, and marginalized. Let us stand and speak for truth and social justice, especially in this era where misinformation and falsehood have almost become the language of society. Let us be the inspiration for the discriminated and disenfranchised to pursue their dreams. Let our solidarity be the warmth and comfort of those in the sufferings of wars, climate disasters, and tyranny.

We are told to be Stewards and taught to value life and fraternity. We must redeem those in ourselves to be worthy to celebrate the Sunday of Resurrection.

JESUS IS RISEN, and OUR HOPE TOO!

The Most Reverend Pedro P. Fenis, Jr.

Kining atong pagsaulog sa Siete Palabras kon Pito nga Katapusang Pulong ni Hesukristo sa Krus nagapahinomdom kanato sa matood nga Gugma sa Diyos.

Pagpahinumdom ug pag-awhag kanato nga Iyang mga anak nga maghinigugmaay ug magpinasayloay; ipahiuli ug palig-unon ang pagtoo ngadto Kaniya; ug ampingan ang pulong sa Diyos ug ang tibuok kabuhatan isip mga piniyalan ug magbalantay niini.

Kita giawhag nga buhaton ang tukmang buhat isip mga piniyalan nga mao kini ang atong misyon ibabaw sa kalibutan sa managlahi man nga mga Pamaagi.

“Giuhaw Ako”, matud pa. Siya giuhaw sa atong buhing pagtoo ug pagpakabana.

Busa, matag higayon, matag gutlo himoon natong kahigayunan sa Pagpangalagad sa Diyos, sa Katawhan, sa Katilingban, sa atong isig kaingon ug sa tibuok Kabuhatan. Mao kini ang bulawanong sangon kanato sa Diyos.

Atong pangitaon ug puy-an ang gingharian sa Diyos diha sa atong mga kasing-kasing ug Kinabuhi ug ang kamatuuran, kaluwasan atong maangkon.

Amen. Alleluia.

Rev Fr Alberto Capol
Parish Priest
Mother of Perpetual Help
Salawagan, Quezon, Bukidnon

April 18, 2025

Prayer for the Observance of Last Supper

Holy Thursday

Almighty Father, we recognized the memory of the Holy Sacrifice of Your beloved Son Jesus Christ for our salvation every time we celebrate the Holy Eucharist of which we believed His presence in the form of bread and wine.

Give us Oh Lord understanding of the importance of the Holy Communion in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass that we are partakers of the body and blood of your Son our Redeemer and Saviour that as we partake thereof we are spreading His death and Resurrection until His coming again ( 1 Cor. 11: 23-26) to save His chosen people.

May we be worthy to eat the bread and drink His blood so that we should not be condemned with the world. (1 Cor. 11:32). Amen

Prayer for the Holy Week Celebration

April 17, 2025

PAMALANDONG SA SEMANA SANTA

Bishop Jaime

Ang pagsaulog sa Semana Santa maoy usa ka dakung higayon, diin ang matag usa ka tawo angayang mahinumdom sa pag ila, pagtahud ug pagpasalamat sa DIOS nga anaa sa langit.

DIOS nga maoy nagmugna sa tanan sa tibuok kalibutan ug kabuhatan. DIOS nga maoy naghatag ug tag iya sa kinabuhi. DIOS nga maoy nag andam ug luna sa langit alang sa mga pinili niyang katawhan. DIOS nga mianhi sa kalibutan, nagpakatawo aron makig uban kanatong iyang mga katawhan. Ug labaw sa tanan ang DIOS nga tungod sa iyang dakung gugma kanato, gidawat ang pagpasakit, gisakit siya tungod sa atong pagkamalapason, pagkadautan ug pagkamakasasala. Nagpas-an sa Cruz sa kasakitan, gidughang, gitamay, ug gibiay-biay. gipurong-purongan sa tunok sa atong pagkamakasasala. DIOS nga nagpalansang ug namatay sa Cruz aron malukat ang gihigugma niyang katawhan sa Sala.

Ako nanghinaut nga pinaagi sa pagsaulog nato niining Semana Santa sa pag antos ug sakripisyo ug pagkamatay ni Ginoong Jesus sa Cruz atong mabatunan ang usa ka kalag ug kasingkasing Diosnon, mapainobsanon ug mahigugmaon.

Ug sa kapusan hinaut nga ang atong Dios nga mao usab ang Dios ni Abraham ug Isaac, padayon nga manalangin sa tibuok katawhan ug kalibutan.

April 17, 2025

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Bishop Jaime
Diocesan Bishop, Bukidnon
Administrator of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
San Fernando, Bukidnon

Palm Sunday: Usa ka Pamalandong:

Palm Sunday is a day when Christians traditionally celebrate the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.

But it was not only about this triumph but also to send the messages sa Pagpangalagad nga Mapainubsanon o dili garbuso; Pag-ila sa Kaugalingon nga Katakus og dili ang Prestihiyo o Imahe; Pagpailalom o pagsunod nga dili subay sa Popularity o pagka-ilado.

Ang Anak sa Diyos wala migamit sa maong kagahum o imahe aron nga Siya tuuhan. Nagpuyo Kini uban sa katawhan, mga ulipon, mga masakiton, mga gibiay-biay ug gihiklin.

Wala kini magpuyo sa Garbo nga mosakay sa mga dagkong Kabayo nga simbolo sa gahum kundi usa ka Asno/Donkey pagpakita nga Siya kauban sa katawhan ug sukwahi sa nagtunhay niadtong panahona nga dili patas nga katilingban. Nag-alagad siya sa katawhan nga dili hambog luyo sa iyang pagka-Anak sa Diyos. Wala kini niya gigamit nga lisensya aron ilhon siya. Kundi iya kining gipamatud-an sa buhat ug pagnunot sa katawhan.

Nagtudlo usab ang kinabuhi ni Hesus nga magsunod ang Katawhan sa Diyos Amahan dili tungod sa pagka-ilado ug sa gahum nga anaa Kaniya kundi tungod sa Kalingkawasan ug Kaluwasan nga igatugyan subay usab sa buhat sa tawo. Wala magtudlo nga ang mga bahandianon ug naghupot sa daghang sundalo ug armas ang angayang masunod kundi ang si kinsang nagsangyaw ug nagbuhat sa katarong ug kaangayan nga gikahinut-an sa Diyos.

Siya nagpanudlo sa Kaangayan ug dili nga ang gahum ug bahnadi anaa lang sa pipila; iyang gilingkawas ang katawhan sa pagkaulipon sa mga nanaghari-hari ug sa pagkaulipon sa sala ug wala nagpanudlo nga himoong gahum ang posisyon aron ipatuman ang kaugalingong interes; nagtudlo ug naghatag sa gasa sa kaalam alang sa pagtuki ug Pag-ila sa matood ug wala nagtudlo nga ang maong kahibalo magsabwag sa mga bakak ug butang-butang.

Iyang gitugyan ang Iyang Kinabuhi alang sa atong kalingkawasan ug kaluwasan uban sa pagtawag nga kitang tawo may Kaakuhan ngadto sa Diyos, sa atong isig kaingon, ngadto sa Kabuhatan ug sa Pagsangyaw sa Kamatuuran sa Diyos ug dili ang pagpasulabi sa kalibutanong kaulag sa gahum, bahandi, prestihiyo ug popularidad.

Brother Val

Filipino Katoliko offers prayer for the affected populations of the Earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand

"Almighty Father, we pray that the victims of earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand will receive courage, resilience and healing grace that only come from you. Grant them encouragement, strength, fortitude, patience, hope and confidence that there can and there will be a better day ahead for them.

May You help them to work together in unity and love and bring peace to their hearts amidst the disaster they experienced.

We pray for their safety and well-being and for the resources they need to rebuild their lives.

We remember those who have lost loved ones in this catastrophe, we pray for their families and friends and for the healing of their hearts.

We believe that You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1-3) Amen."

Education Must Groom Values and Empowerment

April 7, 2025 - 32 graduating elementary pupils and at least 40 parents and teachers attend the Baccalaureate Mass at Mother of Perpetual Help church in Sitio Yabyaban, Coring, Basilisa, Dinagat Islands.

Schools from 4 Barangays join the Baccalaureate Mass, namely: Galanida Elementary School, FS Matugas, Catadman Elementary School, Culombos Elementary School, and Sitio Anas Elementary School.

In his message, Rev Fr. Balaro paid tribute to the parents who have worked hard and value education for their children's future. He also gave thanks to the teachers who selflessly taught the children the foundation of education that is instrumental for their success.

He also reminded the children that it is not only education that can realize one's dreams, but importantly, the virtues and the values one possesses.

At the end, he congratulates the pupils for the success and he prays for more successes in the future without forgetting the Lord, the family, and the community.

March 21, 2025 - Bishop Jaime officiates the blessing of the Solar Drier before the turnover ceremony. After the blessing, he joins other government officials of San Fernando, Bukidnon, to witness the turnover led by Mayor Rogelio Yeke to the San Isidro Barangay Officials and the farming community.

Jeremiah 29:11 " For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future".

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, we commemorate the legacy of faith that has been passed down through generations within this Church for the past three decades.

As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding and declaration of our Holy Mother Church as "Filipino Katoliko," let us reflect on the boundless love and guidance of our Almighty God, recognizing that without Him, we can do and have nothing at all.

Let us also take this opportunity to honor our pioneers and our Lord Jesus Christ, the sole founder of the Christian Catholic community. We implore Him to continue illuminating our hearts and minds with the knowledge of our faith, grounded in the theological

principle: "Serve and love God and Country through the bible and science."

May this anniversary celebration inspire us to continue sharing the Gospel with unwavering dedication, building upon the foundation laid by our predecessors.

Let us strengthen the bond that binds us in previous decades and contribute to molding communities that nurture relationships among humans, with nature and the Creator.

Happy 30th Founding and Declaration Anniversary!

May our Almighty Father bless us all abundantly.

Filipino Katoliko
15 February 2025

The Filipino Katoliko Church welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in the Holy Land and hopes for lasting peace for the people of the region and the world.

The Holy Land has a meaning and significance for billions of people around the world. We are obliged to ensure that a collectively shaped peace defines its future.

We have witnessed 15 months of devastation, deaths, displacement, suffering, and uncertainty mostly orphaned children, widowed mothers and fathers, and even eliminated a generation of Palestinians.

The ceasefire offers a critical opportunity for the parties to mutually end this senseless violence, jointly and openly look back to the root causes, reflect on the collaterals, and rebuild the damaged physical, emotional, socio-cultural, diplomatic, and inter-nationality relationships and infrastructures toward a future defined not by hate but by understanding, justice, and peace.

This is a breathing space for the humanitarian groups responding to the immeasurable pain and trauma and unimaginable destruction and costs on lives, properties, infrastructures, and governance systems.

Though the situation remains fragile, the ceasefire should be seen as not just the silencing of the guns but a crucial and important step towards total and democratic cessation of conflict. An opportunity to build a legacy that coexistence can be real and not just a possibility.

It is not an easy road ahead but let us pray for all actors to be sincere and touched by the dreams for peace of the children in Palestine, in Israel, and the world. Peace maybe abstract technically but as a process it must be guided with mutual respect, justice, human rights, and people's well-being. Peace is a shared process and not impositions of powerful or bigger actors over the other.

Let this moment be the beginning of a new era in the troubled land where dialogue and coexistence reign over violence and domination.

In these historic days, let us take this as an opportune moment to address the long-standing grievances and injustices. Let the international instruments be respected and upheld without prejudice.

Let us give way to a shared peace and happiness of all people in the Holy Land. Our holistic outlook together will be built and shall flourish.

We call on the global community to support the ceasefire with a strong commitment to justpeace.

Filipino Katoliko
January 20, 2025