Bernadette Salapare Articles

Rev. Carlos J. Perez Formally Welcomed As New Pastor at First Christian Church of DeLand
The First Christian Church of DeLand recently welcomed its new pastor, Rev. Carlos J. Perez. He was elected unanimously in September 2022 and officially ordained on Saturday, Feb. 25. 
Church Leaders in Myanmar Voice Concerns Over Unregulated Mining for Rare Earth Elements
Church leaders from the Banmaw diocese in Kachin state expressed their concern about the effects of environmental degradation and raised concerns about the livelihoods of local communities and the well-being of animals. They requested that Chinese companies and the KIA, the armed wing of the KIO, ... 
Colorado Catholics Spent Millions to Identify Gay Priest By Buying Mobile App Tracking Data
The Catholic Laity and Clergy for Renewal is a non-organizational group that spent four million dollars on a mobile app tracking data that aims to determine gay priests. The apps used to track the priests were Growlr, Grindr, Scruff, Jack'd and OkCupid. 
Jehovah’s Witness’ Former Member Shot Several People Inside Kingdom Hall
The former member of Jehovah’s Witness recently shot numerous people inside their three-story kingdom hall. The shooter was only identified as Philipp F., who killed around six people, including an unborn child, and injured eight individuals, four of whom were in critical condition. 
Hinduism's Holiest Rites Now Include Robots Making Some Worshippers Unhappy
A technology company in India developed a robotic arm in 2017 to perform the "aarti" ceremony. Yet, the use of religious robots in this way has sparked growing arguments over the role that artificial intelligence and robotic technology should play in devotion and worship. 
Andrew Wilkie Leaked Document to Accuse Hillsong Church of Financial Impropriety
The Hillsong Church was accused by a Tasmanian independent member of parliament, Andrew Wilkie, of financial impropriety following the leakage of a document that provides a detailed summary of the misusing funds of the church. The founder and former senior pastor of the church allegedly spent the ... 
Travis Avenue Baptist Church’s Lead Teaching Pastor, Drew Erickson Resigned Following Arrest Due to Driving While Intoxicated With A Kid Under 15, Unlicensed Weapon
The lead teaching pastor of Travis Avenue Baptist Church, Drew Erickson was recently arrested for driving while Intoxicated with a kid under 15 and having an unlicensed weapon in his car. Several days after the arrest, the pastor decided to resign from his position due to personal reasons. 
Bishop Stephen Chow of Hong Kong's Top Catholic Cleric Visits Beijing on April to be ‘A Bridge Between Two Sides’
Hong Kong's most prominent Catholic cleric, Bishop Stephen Chow, will visit Beijing in April. The five-day tour of the bishop aims to bring attention to the purpose of the Diocese of Hong Kong, which is to serve as a conduit and to promote communication and collaboration between the two groups. 
‘Changing World – Changing Church’ Lecture on 173rd General Assembly Celebration of Jamaica Baptist Union
The Jamaica Baptist Union celebrates its173rd General Assembly at Boulevard Baptist Church on Washington Boulevard in Street. Dr. Scott Thumma, a professor at Hartford International University and the event's keynote speaker, presented the idea that spiritual needs have stayed consistent and ... 
St. Fimbarrus Parish Church's Parochial Church Council Passes Resolution Banning Women Vicars
Even though St. Fimbarrus Parish Church has been vacant for four years, the Parochial Church Council has barred women from becoming vicars. The Rev. Angela Berners-Wilson, the first woman ordained as a Church of England priest, called the resolution a "shame" and said it was terrible they were ...













