Tag Archive: Bendum

Indigenous youth and ACI sisters journey together in faith and dialogue at Balay Laudato Si’

In a spirit of synodality and shared discernment, a group of indigenous youth from Upper Pulangi gathered at Balay Laudato Si’ in Bendum, Bukidnon on 12 to 13 July 2025 with the visiting sisters of the religious congregation Handmaids of…
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Celebrating a decade of Laudato Si’ at Balay Laudato Si’

Balay Laudato Si’ (BLS) in Bendum, Bukidnon, Philippines celebrates the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’ this Jubilee year 2025, and along with Laudate Deum, Laudato Si’ continues to stress the urgency of caring for people in an integral way with…
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A pilgrimage of the heart, being welcomed and blessed in Bendum

Maria Villalonga Goñalons One month has passed since I left Bendum, a place that left an indelible mark in my heart and soul. I spent almost two months in this sitio in Mindanao, and I can confidently say that it…
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Sustaining our culture and nurturing faith in daily life: A story of gratitude, hope, and a call for the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples

Alma Lumista Alma Lumista of the Pulangiyēn Indigenous Community in Mindanao, Philippines, highlights the spiritual relationship of the Pulangiyēn with Creation, and how their culture teaches them to value all forms of life. Alma also shares her story of how…
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