An award-winning missionary magazine

PHILIPPINES: Nearly 70% Of Filipino Catholics Pray Every Day

A new survey examining the faith practice habits of Catholics in the Philippines has found high levels of prayer and church attendance. The survey, conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS), studied the responses of 1,200 Filipinos aged 18+, of whom 79% were identified as Catholic.

When asked if they pray at least once per day, 7 in 10 (69%) answered in the affirmative, with more than half of these (35%) responding that they pray multiple times per day. As for mass attendance, sixty-two percent of said responders replied that they attend Mass at least twice a month or more.


Read These Next


PHILIPPINES: Mission Stations In Shopping Malls And Slums

In order to meet the spiritual needs of people living in slums or working in shopping malls, “urban mission stations” have emerged, which can be found in hospitals, train stations, airports,…

INDIA: Increase in Vocations from Tribal Groups

Forty-one young women from ethnic minority groups took vows to become Catholic nuns in a rare event of this scale in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand. Church leaders welcomed what they described…

AFRICA: Friar Wins Global Prize In Education

Brother Peter (in photo), a science teacher from Kenya, has been praised for his achievements in a deprived school with crowded classes and few textbooks. He has been recognized for his “exceptional”…

Share Your Thoughts


Loading Conversation

Sign up for the newsletter

Getting your own copy of "Friends of the Mission" is free. Sign up with your complete address to get one delivered right to your doorstep.

Kindly double check that the information you entered is correct and accurate. Thank you!