Filipino Catholic Australia and New Zealand

26/05/2026

North Shore Auckland, New Zealand

CouplesforChrist NewZealand

11/05/2026

The call of vocation does not cease no matter ones stature or age.

God bless those who answer the call.

For most of her life, Alicia Alonzo lived in the glow of the camera lights. Scripts, sets, long shooting days, and the steady rhythm of Philippine cinema shaped her world. To many, she was a familiar face on screen—someone who seemed to belong to the stories of others.

But time has a way of rewriting even the brightest chapters.

In her later years, the noise began to fade. The calls became fewer. The sets she once walked through gave way to quieter days, until eventually, she stepped away completely from the life that had defined her for decades.

What came next surprised many.

She didn’t chase another role. She didn’t return for one last film. Instead, she chose silence.

Today, she lives at the Caryana Monastic Lay Community in Magalang, Pampanga, where life is simple and unhurried. The days are no longer measured by schedules and scripts, but by prayer, reflection, and community living.

Those who once knew her as a screen presence might hardly recognize this version of her life—not because she became someone else, but because she finally stepped out of being constantly seen.

And in that quiet, far from the spotlight she once knew so well, her story continues—just in a different light.

13/02/2026

✨ An Extra Special Filipino Mass This Weekend ✨
As many of you may have heard, the Archdiocese of Perth has been blessed with the appointment of a new Auxiliary Bishop — and it is none other than Bishop-elect Fr. Nelson Po.

We are delighted to share that he will be celebrating the Filipino Mass this Saturday at 4:00pm at St Mary’s Cathedral.

This will be a beautiful opportunity for our community to gather in prayer, give thanks, and warmly welcome Bishop-elect Nelson as he begins this new chapter of ministry among us.
Whether you regularly attend the Filipino Mass or are joining for the first time, all are welcome to come along and be part of this joyful celebration. 💙🙏

07/02/2026

Couples for Christ in Waimate will be having a Christian Life Program starting tonight, February 7 at 6:30pm.
All are welcome to attend! Registration is free. Bring your family and friends. 🙂💚

07/02/2026