PEDRO CALUNGSOD ... LA CANONISATION !
Les Philippins vont voir et pour certains assister, le 21 octobre prochain, à la canonisation de leur second Saint. Mais la chose n’a pas été aussi simple, le chemin fût long de l’archipel à Rome pour Pedro Calungsod. PILGRIMS flying to Rome, Italy to witness the canonization of Blessed Pedro Calungsod will have to seek the endorsement of the Cebu archbishop. They’re required to attend catechism classes, said Msgr. Ildebrando Leyson, Blessed Pedro Calungsod Shrine administrator. He pointed out that the directive may not be strictly implemented but many of those going to Rome in October will be making side trips to other European cities. “The focus of the celebration should be on the spiritual preparation of the people,” said Leyson, who was the postulator of Calungsod during the canonization process. Penitential services “There would be penitential services available to those who would be attending the national thanksgiving mass,” he said. Pope ...