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“It was my ardent wish to lift my family out of poverty"

Punlaan School is a project of some women of the Prelature of Opus Dei in the Philippines, aimed at helping young women from underprivileged families to acquire the virtues and skills needed to be successful in life.

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By Dint of Little Steps: Walking the Way of St. James

Southridge School in the Philippines organized a Camino de Santiago pilgrimage to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the school's founding.

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Pakikipagkapwa: "Anyone can help"

Filipino’s young professionals, teachers, students and families respond generously to Pope Francis’ message for the forthcoming Second World Day of the Poor.

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Tondo Social Outreach: "Everyone can help"

Young professionals, teachers, students, and families in the Philippines responded generously to Pope Francis' message for the Second World Day of the Poor.

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In the Heart of the Home

The goal of the recent Art of Living Conference in Manila was to help people see "work in the home as a service to their family, which can be professionalized and brought to the level of an art.”

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Alfred Robert Cruz Vergara, on being a priest

Alfred Robert Cruz Vergara, who worked as an architect in the Philippines for several years, will be ordained on May 5, 2018.

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Visit to the Philippines: Best Images

With Pope Francis' homily before over 6 million people in Manila's Rizal Park, on Santo Niño Sunday. "We are all God's children. That is what the Santo Niño tells us. He reminds us of our deepest identity."

From the Church and the Pope

"Protect family's beauty and truth in God’s plan"

On January 16, in a Meeting with Families in Manila, Pope Francis warned against a "new ideological colonization" seeking to destroy the family and praised Paul VI for strongly defending openness to life.

From the Church and the Pope

Dennis: "Your prayers sustain us priests"

Dennis, from the Philippines, was ordained on May 10, 2014. After working for some years as an engineer, God called him to the priesthood.

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Parish Church of Saint Josemaria in the Philippines

Built largely through the work of the local people, the parish church of Saint Josemaria Escriva was formally dedicated by the bishop of Tarlac and declared a diocesan shrine.

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