Dominic de Guzman was born in Caleruega (Spain) in 1170. His parents are Felix de Guzman and Juana de Aza. At the age of 14, he studied in the University of Palencia, particularly in the field of theology. In 1191, he became a canon in the Chapter of Osma where he stayed for about 10 […]

The 3rd day of May is just a regular day to many but not for the parishioners of Santuario del Sto. Cristo because this day is the day when our church has been elevated to become a Parish 79 years ago; the official inauguration was carried out by the Archbishop of Manila himself, Archbishop Michael […]

Every year, Ash Wednesday denotes the beginning of Lent and is always 46 days before Easter Sunday. Lent is a 40-day season (not counting Sundays) marked by repentance, fasting, reflection, and ultimately celebration. The 40-day period represents Christ’s time of temptation in the wilderness, where he fasted and where Satan tempted him. Lent asks believers […]

It was on Easter Sunday of March 31, 1521, when the Eucharist was first celebrated in the Philippines, on the island of Limasawa, Southern Leyte. The Christian faith arrived and prospered in our land, through the dedication and heroic sacrifices of thousands of men and women missionaries from various parts of the world. Since 2012, […]