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PARA SA DIYOS AT SA BAYAN | ni Mark Del Monte Reginio
HIMNO - Himig Aglipayano Samahan ng mga musikero at mang-aawit na naglilingkod sa Iglesia Filipina Independiente.
Mark Del Monte Reginio aims to capture in this song, "Para sa Diyos at sa Bayan" - inspired by the theme of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente's 120th proclamation anniversary, the distinctive story of the nationalistic and revolutionary church. It is deeply rooted in the struggles of the Filipino people...
25th IFI-ECP Concordat Anniversary
FROM THE PRIME BISHOP
On 17 February 2022, the Episcopal Church in the Philippines and the Iglesia Filipina Independiente will celebrate the silver (25th) anniversary of our Concordat which was signed on 17 February 1997...
DGMA Celebrates Double Ten | Launches Vocation Campaign
For the second year in a row, the DGMA’s annual memorial celebrating the lives of the two IFI great leaders, Isabelo (Don Belong) delos Reyes Sr. and his son, Obispo Maximo Beluco, was conducted with a quiet solemn Holy Eucharist amidst pandemic protocols last Sunday, October 10, 2021, at 10:30 am.
DGMA lauds twin events in Family Day
Traditionally festive and observed annually on the last Saturday of August, this subdued Family Day two-part activity started with the Holy Eucharist at 8:30 AM and Study Session (Discussion) on the Twin Documents, Unity Statement and Mutual Recognition of Baptism, at 10:00 AM.
Kapistahan ng Misyon ng Birhen Balintawak
"Sa gitna ng pandemya, pangibabawin ang pagdadamayan
at pananampalataya sa tulong ng Mahal na Ina."
A fund raising project featuring the "Mug and Handkerchief with prayer" for the upcoming Feast of IFI Misyon ng Birhen Balintawak this August 29, 2021.
IFI-RCC in Historic Ecumenical Milestone
The liturgical launching of the documents was the highlight of the series of dialogues between the two churches committees – IFI: Most Rev. Rhee Timbang, Rev. Frs. Ramil Aguilar, Dionito Cabillas, Nixon Jose, and Rev. Erahvilla Maga-Cabillas; and RCC: Most Rev. Archbp. Antonio Ledesma SJ, Rev. Fr. Manoling Francisco SJ, Rev. Fr. Roland Tuazon CM, and Focolare representatives....
The Message of the Obispado Maximo on the 119th IFI Proclamation Anniversary
"Towards Unity in Prayer, Perseverance in Witness, Maturity in Faith by Equipping the Saints, Building up the Church, and Faithfully Pursuing Mission." (Eph 4:12-13)
IFI Community Pantries | Inspiring and sharing amid pandemic
The IFI-NC Committee on Social Concerns, through Dunhill Angelo Maraya, Leorie Fetil Marquez, and Ludy Comeling, with the guidance of the clergy of the National Cathedral, are managing the said pantry. Volunteers from Tulong Kabataan Metro Manila and UP Manila, in partnership with the IFI-NC clergy and congregation, set up the food stands along Taft Avenue in front of the National Cathedral.
Parish of the Resurrection | Gift Giving Part 4
Kami po ay muling nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng nagbigay ng tulong sa ating ginawa pong muling pagbibigay sa mga kapatid natin na street dwellers....maraming maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat Naway ang Pagpapala ni PAGKABUHAY ay laging manahan sa inyong lahat....God Bless to all...
DGMA hosts Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Most Rev. Rhee Millena Timbang, IFI Obispo Maximo XIII, gave the recorded keynote message based on the theme via Zoom; while the Rt. Rev. Vicente Salvador Ballesteros, DGMA diocesan bishop, welcomed the ecumenical participants to this local service. The prayer materials synchronized for use worldwide were produced by the Community of Grandchamp in Switzerland.
Pandacan IFI Honors Child Jesus and OM I
The annual celebration honoring the Holy Child Jesus (Santo Nino) was solemnly observed amidst the pandemic with a concelebrated Holy Eucharist at the Pandacan IFI church on January 14, 2021 (Thursday). Also, the inauguration and blessing of the bust of the first Obispo Maximo Gregorio Aglipay by DGMA diocesan bishop, the Rt. Rev. Vicente Salvador Ballesteros, capped the worship service.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021
We invite everyone to a celebration on January 21, 2021 at 5:00 pm via virtual/zoom to be hosted by the Iglesia Filipina Independiente, Diocese of Greater Manila Area (IFI-DGMA). Bishop Salvador Ballesteros, the Diocesan Bishop, will lead the celebration and the Most Rev. Rheee M. Timbang, IFI Obsipo Maximo, will deliver a message on the theme.