Caleb Maglaya Galaraga

New York

Freelance Journalist and Writer at Freelance

Writer and religion reporter | cgalaraga (at) gmail (dot) com

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Articles

Divine Comedy: Tough Topics, Humor, and a Few Sips

1 week ago | livingchurch.org | Caleb Maglaya Galaraga

As he holds a plastic-bottle version of Voss, the artesian water sourced from Norway, which typically comes in a sleek glass bottle, the Rev. Christian Anderson talked about financial constraints. “We have a budget, like $3 per episode,” said Anderson, vicar of operations at St. Mary’s Church in Stuart, Florida.
AAPI Leaders Offer the Gift of Their Stories

1 week ago | livingchurch.org | Caleb Maglaya Galaraga

In a Substack post in February, the Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers shared how Chinese restaurants played a supporting role in her 14 years of ordained ministry—but not in the way one might expect. “I am asked a couple of times a year if I work at the Chinese restaurant,” Rengers wrote.
‘Climate Kitchen’ Serves Creation Care Insights

2 weeks ago | livingchurch.org | Caleb Maglaya Galaraga

On April 24, three months after the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires that claimed the lives of 29 people and damaged thousands of structures across Southern California, the Diocese of Los Angeles held the first webinar in a new series focused on the environment. “Climate Kitchen is intended to be a welcoming space for conversation around all that is going on in the Los Angeles diocese to act on climate,” Kate Varley Alonso, who hosted the webinar, told TLC.
ECF Names Academic Fellowship for Beloved Professor

3 weeks ago | livingchurch.org | Caleb Maglaya Galaraga

The Episcopal Church Foundation announced on April 23 that “a transformational legacy gift” from the estate of the late Rev. Dr. J. Robert Wright will permanently fund the Father J. Robert Wright Academic Fellowship, supporting an emerging Episcopal scholar pursuing a doctorate. The first Father Wright Fellow will be announced in June.
Massachusetts Rector Holds Triduum ‘Filibuster of Prayer’

4 weeks ago | livingchurch.org | Caleb Maglaya Galaraga

The Rev. Kathy McAdams, rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin, Massachusetts, was reading from the Gospel of Mark. “And Jesus said, ‘I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven,’” she said, reading Mark 14:62. She was alone in the parish sanctuary. The pews were empty, but eight people signaled their presence online through heart, like, hug, and surprise emojis.
New York Deconsecration Pilgrimage Rekindled Sacred Memories

1 month ago | livingchurch.org | Caleb Maglaya Galaraga

As kids were being dropped off by their parents at the Cathedral School in Manhattan early Monday, Bishop Matthew Heyd of the Diocese of New York led his staff members in a prayer at the parking lot of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. “We give you thanks for the privilege of being your people at this moment of closure,” said Heyd, “may we be present to what we experience, mindful of your faithfulness across generations.” The bishop and his assistant, the Rt. Rev.
After the Cuts: How a Parish and Diocese Are Supporting Federal Workers

1 month ago | livingchurch.org | Caleb Maglaya Galaraga

Teresa Mastrangelo has been an executive coach for over a decade, and her signature program is called “Mapping Your Career Journey.” Clients who complete the course “will have the ability to meet potential employer’s needs, substantiated by proof from past experiences and accomplishments,” her website reads. Ten people currently in the program are either unemployed or reconsidering whether they’ll stay in their government jobs.
EfM Plans New Multimedia Curriculum

1 month ago | livingchurch.org | Caleb Maglaya Galaraga

This week, thousands of laypeople across the country—as well as in parts of Europe, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Hong Kong—will come together for at least two hours to study theology. They will meet in person or online in small groups of no more than 12, with one or two mentors facilitating discussions on various topics, from Hebrew and Christian scripture to ethics and spirituality. Liza Page Nelson, who worships at St. Bart’s in Manhattan, was part of a similar group over a decade ago.
The Blogs: Christians confront ‘end of history’ in post-Assad Syria

Dec 9, 2024 | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Caleb Maglaya Galaraga

Damascus capitulated early Sunday to Syrian opposition fighters, led by a former ISIS ally, after they waged a military offensive against the Assad regime less than two weeks ago.
Evangelicals Divided as Sharia Courts Expand in the Philippines

Nov 24, 2024 | christianitytoday.com | Caleb Maglaya Galaraga

Some view the expansion as an increase in Islamic influence while others see it as part of living in a pluralistic society. The Philippine government's recent decision to expand sharia law into majority-Christian regions has surprised local pastors and missionaries. In August, President Ferdinand ("Bongbong") Marcos Jr. signed a law which created three new sharia judicial districts and 12 circuit courts across the country.