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On Lorenzo Manché’s 100th death anniversary, Louis Borg Manché and Edwin Borg Manché conclude a three-part series on the life and achievements of the ophthalmologist, educator and philanthropist.  This is the final article in a three-part series. Read part one and part two. Role of Maltese in education During the 19th century there was conside­rable public debate in Malta on the issue of the role that the Maltese language should play in education. Having a keen interest in education, Lorenzo Manché provided significant input to two major public reviews. The first was to Royal Commis...

In the run-up to Lorenzo Manché’s 100th death anniversary on February 16, Louis Borg Manché and Edwin Borg Manché give a detailed overview of the life and achievements of the ophthalmologist, educator and philanthropist.  This is part one in a three-part feature. A century ago, Malta mourned the loss of a highly-gifted ophthalmologist who had a profound sense of compassion for the poor and the illiterate. A portrait of Lorenzo Manché by Edward Caruana Dingli Lorenzo Manché was considered a leading authority in Europe on ophthalmology, particularly following the publication of his gr...

Published January 15, 2021, 1:14 PM Comedian Ai Ai delas Alas is among those quite happy with Nova Villa being granted a Papal Award or the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, a recognition conferred to individuals for their distinguished service to the Catholic Church. She took to Instagram to congratulate Nova, writing, “Congratulations Tita NOVA VILLA for your Papal Award ( Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice is awarded for those who in a general way deserves well of the pope on account of service done for the church and its head).”  “We are very happy and rejoicing with you (my co Papal awardee)...

Veritas / MANILA BULLETIN Novaliches Bishop Roberto Gaa conferred the Pro Ecclesia et Pro Pontifice to Gallegos on Jan. 14 at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish in Quezon City. In an interview with Church-run Radio Veritas, Gallegos said she didn’t expect that she will receive such recognition from the Church. “Everything I do for God comes from my heart; I’m happy to do it even if it’s difficult,” she said. “I think, I am just an instrument of God’s grace to people; by being nice to people, giving smile at them, you’re giving them hope,” added Gallegos.

On Campus Chaplains Take a closer look at two traditional college experiences on Baylor University’s campus — living in residence halls and competing on one of the University’s 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams — and you will often find a unique marker of Truett Seminary’s influence. Truett students serving as resident and sports chaplains are embedded within their respective communities and walk through the challenges and opportunities of daily life with students. The resident chaplain program works with the Department of Pastoral Care in the Office of Baylor Spiritual Life and Ca...