![]() ![]() Pope Francis has said that Unesco’s recognition of Saint Thérèse “opens new perspectives for the dissemination of her message of life, peace and love to ‘the most remote islands’ as Thérèse of Lisieux expresses it itself, to the ‘outskirts.’”įor his part, Monsignor Francesco Follo, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to Unesco, said: “Given the fame of Thérèse de Lisieux in the Catholic community, the celebration of her birthday can be an opportunity to highlight the role of women in religions, in the fight against poverty and the promotion of inclusion. The saint’s 150th birth anniversary was also recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco). The Order of Discalced Carmelites, to which she belongs, is actually holding a three-year commemoration of Saint Thérèse until the centenary of her canonization on May 17, 2025. The visit of Saint Thérèse’s relics to the Philippines coincided with her 150th birth anniversary on January 2, and the centennial of her beatification on April 29. The earlier visits were in 2000, 2008, 20. It was the fifth visit of the relics to the Philippines. ![]() It was in cooperation with Jesuit Communications. ![]() ![]() Thérèse Kaalagad, Kaibiga’t, Ka-Misyon” by Toto Sorioso. The concert also marked the launching of the “Thérèse” album by the Jesuit Music Ministry, featured the Bukas Palad Music Ministry, Hangad Music Ministry, Darwin Lomentigar and “St. ![]()
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