World Apostolate of Fatima of the Philippines

29/05/2026

Dear Friends,

Pope Leo XIV’s insistence on peace in the world continues to be expressed also through his constant call to prayer.

At the conclusion of the Marian month of May, this Saturday, May 30, at 7:00 p.m., the Holy Father will preside over the recitation of the Holy Rosary at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens.

On this occasion, all the Shrines of the world will be invited to unite, together with their pilgrims and faithful, in prayer with the Holy Father. The major Shrines that have already joined the initiative include: The Shrine of the Mother of God (Zarvanytsia, Ukraine); The International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo, Philippines); The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary (Fatima, Portugal); The Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace (Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina); The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes (Lourdes, France); The Shrine of St. Charbel Annaya (Byblos, Lebanon); and the Pontifical Shrine of the Holy House (Loreto, Italy).

Let us offer our Hour Rosary for peace in the world, particularly on this day, united with the Holy Father.

WAF International Secretariat

28/05/2026

Pope Leo XIV is inviting Catholics around the world to join him in praying a rosary for peace on May 30.

The Holy Father is set to pray the rosary live from the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens at 7 p.m. Rome time. Monsignor Walter R. Rossi, rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., will join Pope Leo in praying the rosary with a simultaneous livestream at 1 p.m. ET, according to a May 22 press release.

Shrines that have joined the initiative, coordinated by the Dicastery for Evangelization, include: the Shrine of the Mother of God (Zarvanytsia, Ukraine); the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo, Philippines); the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary (Fátima, Portugal); the Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace (Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina); the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes (Lourdes, France); the Shrine of St. Charbel Annaya (Byblos, Lebanon); and the Pontifical Shrine of the Holy House (Loreto, Italy).

“As the preeminent Marian shrine and patronal church of the United States, the basilica joins shrines throughout the world in this worldwide rosary with the Holy Father,” according to a statement from the basilica in Washington, D.C. “All are invited to participate in this special moment of unity and prayer for peace throughout the world.”

During his homily at Pentecost, Leo called Catholics to pray to the Holy Spirit to “save us from the evil of war, which is overcome not by a superpower but by the omnipotence of love.”

Leo has issued repeated calls for peace around the world, including the Middle East, Africa, and Ukraine, since the start of his pontificate.

https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/vatican-announces-global-rosary-for-peace-with-pope-leo-xiv

12/05/2026

FULL TEXT: The CBCP released a statement Tuesday urging the Senate to promptly convene as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte.

"To delay the trial is to delay justice for both the Filipino people and the Vice President," the bishops said.

You can also read the statement here: https://tinyurl.com/4cmuz2z9

01/05/2026

May 2, 2026 - First Saturday Devotion & Reparation
15 min. meditation on the mystery of the Rosary.

WHY SATURDAY?
Saturday is dedicated to Our Lady by the Church in honor of her great faith, in spite of her terrible suffering caused by the death of her Son, in constantly believing and expectantly waiting for Jesus to rise on the third day as he had promised.

All those who, on the First Saturday of Five consecutive months
1. shall confess,
2. receive Holy Communion,
3. recite five decades of the Rosary, and
4. keep me company for fifteen minutes while meditating on the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary, with the intention of making reparation to me.”

26/04/2026

REGINA CAELI | Uban sa talahurong Arsobispo sa Sugbo, Most Rev. Alberto "Abet" Uy, mag-ampo kita sa Rayna sa Langit (Regina Caeli) ug ipadangat nato ang atong mga katuyoan ngadto sa Amahan, pinaagi sa pangaliya sa Mahal nga Birhen Maria.
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Rayna sa Langit (Cebuano Version)
P: Rayna sa langit, paglipay, Aleluya.
T: Kay siya nga nahimo kang naangayan sa pagdala, Aleluya.
P: Nabanhaw, sumala sa iyang giingon, Aleluya.
T: Iampo mo kami sa Diyos, Aleluya.
P: Pagsadya ug paglipay, Birhen Maria, Aleluya.
T: Kay tinuod nga nabanhaw ang Ginoo, Aleluya.
Mag-ampo kita:
O Diyos, nga tungod sa pagkabanhaw sa imong Anak, nga si Jesu Cristo among Ginoo, naglipay ka sa kalibutan. Itugot, nangamuyo kami, nga tungod sa iyang Inahan, ang Birhen Maria, makaangkon kami sa kalipay sa kinabuhing dayon.
Amen.
P: Himaya sa Amahan, ug sa Anak, ug sa Espiritu Santo
T: Maingon sa sinugdan, karon ug sa gihapon, ug sa mga katuigam nga tanan. Amen.

24/04/2026

𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 | Happy 50th Sacerdotal Anniversary Bishop Jimmy

Fifty years of grace, a shepherd’s guiding light,
Leading the faithful with wisdom and might.
Since your first "Yes," you have walked in the way,
Of the Great High Priest, through each passing day.

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐮𝐦 𝐓𝐮𝐮𝐦—the heart of your call,
"Thy Kingdom Come" to one and to all.
In the fields of Digos, you’ve labored in love,
Reflecting the light of the Father above.

From the quiet of prayer to the altar’s great height,
You've served with a spirit both humble and bright.
May the Lord bless your hands and the life you still give,
As in the joy of the Gospel, you continue to live.

Happy 50th Sacerdotal Anniversary to Most Rev. Guillermo D. Afable, DD.!

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Be informed, formed, and transformed! Makisayod, maki-SUGID!💙💚❤️

23/04/2026

Viva Maria! Viva Jesus!

A blessed and happy 50th Sacerdotal Anniversary to our outgoing National Spiritual Director, Bishop Guilllermo Afable!

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝟓𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘
𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨 𝐃. 𝐀𝐟𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐃.𝐃.
Bishop, Diocese of Digos

Let us offer our thanksgiving to God for the gift of Bishop Jimmy’s priesthood, and pray for his continued strength and fidelity in the service of Christ and His Church.

22/04/2026

Viva Maria! Viva Jesus!

With grateful hearts, we welcome Bishop Dennis Villarojo of Malolos to the WAF Family as our new National Spiritual Director! Ave Maria!

Full of love and gratitude, we thank Bishop Guillermo Afable of Digos for his constant presence and fatherly care as the outgoing National Spiritual Director of the WAF Philippines.

17/04/2026

THE ANGELUS | Together with Cebu Archbishop Alberto "Abet" Uy, let us pause for the Angelus and raise our hearts to God, entrusting our prayers through the loving intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.