Pope Leo XIV told those present at St Peter’s Basilica on Sunday that the Church must keep its doors open and help people find hope, as he preached during a Mass that included priestly ordinations. In a homily for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also Good Shepherd Sunday, he urged new priests to build communities […]
In February 1906, 120 years ago, eight brave missionaries arrived in the Philippines after a long steamship journey from Brixen in Tirol. Fr Julius Verbrugge, Fr Benedict Pundleider, Fr Maximilian Abler, Fr Walter Cain, Fr James Cleven, Fr Bernard Creemers, Fr John Foller and Fr Anthony Smale were the first group from the Mill Hill […]
Perhaps you began your Lent journey by receiving ashes on your forehead, then heading off to work or school wearing them all day, even as others pointed out what looked like dirt smudged across your face. Yet rather than drawing attention, the gesture speaks quietly of something deeper — a humble expression of faith and […]
I praise the greatness of your name as I stand in awe before the beauty of your creation O Lord. All around me, all I see is purpose, trust, beauty, all in praiseful resonance; the work of your hands ceaselessly praises you; its beauty, its orderliness, with constant checks and balances, everything, with a symphony […]
Reflecting on all my experiences, I feel like I have lived three distinct lives already in one. I find myself surrounded by a plethora of experiences, each brimming with lessons and perspectives, all exposing me to growth and transformation, as well as a growing ability to be deeply touched by the anguish of the people […]
All Saints’ Day is a big Solemnity in the Universal Church, and almost every Catholic Christian is aware that the month of November begins with this big feast of honouring our Christian heroes. In the Philippines, this feast has been taken to the next level, where family members travel from far and wide to reunite […]
Iloilo, Philippines — Isaias Estimo, MHM from the Philippines was ordained as a deacon on 27 October 2025 by Most Rev. Midyphil B. Billones, D.D., Archbishop of Jaro. Isaias completed his theological studies in Pune, India, and undertook a two-year Mission Experience Programme in Uganda. He will serve his six-month diaconate ministry in Our Lady […]
Antique, Philippines – October 06, 2025 – On this significant day, we gathered to honour the dedicated Alternative Learning System (ALS) teachers during our Teacher’s Day celebration, organized by the Schools Division of Antique under the Department of Education. It was an uplifting occasion that allowed us to recognize the hard work and commitment of […]
The Philippines is well known for its thousands of islands—7,461 to be exact, according to the latest mapping survey. If you are a boat and sea lover, it might be a great place to go island-hopping, especially when the sea is rough. I know how it feels when the sea is about to swallow you […]
In this reflective piece, Muhindo Eustace, a Mill Hill student on Mission Experience Programme from Uganda, shares his transformative journey working with the Atis, an indigenous community in Casay Parish, Philippines. Through his encounters with the shy and reserved members of the Ati community, he explores the challenges of building relationships in a pastoral context. […]
Since the Mill Hill Missionaries first arrived in the Philippines in 1906, they have made significant efforts to reach out to some of the country’s most isolated communities. The focus has been on areas that are often overlooked due to geographic or social barriers. For many years, missionaries concentrated their efforts on Panay Island, particularly […]
Fr. Nirmal, MHM, a Mill Hill Missionary from India serving in the Philippines, recently attended the Mid-life Seminar at the Mary Ward Center in Nairobi, Kenya. In this article, he shares his reflections, experiences, and the valuable lessons he learned during the two-week program, as well as his visits to local parishes and mission stations. […]
