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Father Ricky Manalo

Father Ricky Manalo is a Paulist priest, composer, theologian, author and is the co-author of a new book on Filipino American Catholicism, "A Treasured Presence: Filipino American Catholics." He resides at St. Paul the Apostle Church in New York City.

A look at 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines — and counting!

March 25, 2021
By Father Ricky Manalo
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary

The quincentenary that marks the introduction of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines cannot go unnoticed, given the impact and influence that Catholicism has and continues to have in the everyday lives of Filipinos.

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