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The Olympics That (Almost) Were THE OLYMPICS THAT (Almost) WERE! The Archdiocese of Tokyo had been preparing for the Olympics for several years. In fact, a Special Committee had been formed specifically for the event. The original plan was for each parish to be ready to respond to the spiritual needs of the many people … Read more

Pastoral Accompaniment Session for Pastoral Companions What was intended to be a session for an update on Pastoral Accompaniment has turned out to be a nourishing spiritual encounter for the participants. The Holy Spirit gave us the grace to see things with the eyes of faith, and our hearts were inflamed.  This statement is one … Read more

Pastoral Ministers Re -ignited, Re-tooled Re-tooling of Pastoral Ministers: “Rekindling the Fire for Pastoral Ministry” The Formation Committee of the F.I. Team on Educative Action organized the first of a two-part series of talks in response to the felt needs of pastoral ministers serving in the different F.I. Apostolic Centers in the Philippines. The first … Read more

A Unique Celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Srs. Nilda Paloma, Emma Balingas, and Josette Gorriceta On the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, June 29, 2021, the Hijas de Jesús celebrated with joy the Golden Jubilee of Consecrated Life of Sisters Nilda Paloma, Emma Balingas, and Josette. Sisters Nilda and Emma were then in … Read more