By Christina Hermoso
The Virgen Milagrosa del Rosario College Seminary of the Diocese of Balanga in Bataan has opened its doors to health care workers from the Bataan General Hospital who were affected by the extended enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
Bishop Ruperto Santos (CBCP / MANILA BULLETIN)
Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos cited the need for all sectors of society to join hands in helping those who are in need in this time of crisis. The doors of the church, he said, will always be open to all who needs help.
“The diocese, in partnership with the local government, is here to respond to those who are affected by the extended ECQ, including the frontliners who take care of those infected with COVID-19,” Santos said.
“It is only the doors of the churches that are closed but our hands, our hearts, are always open to them. We, the diocese and the provincial government, are ready to help. With our joint hands, we carry our people on their way to safety and sound health of body and spirit,” the prelate said.
The bishop said that aside from providing the front liners with food and shelter, the diocese also attends to their spiritual needs.
“Aside from board and lodging, the diocese provides our front liners with spiritual nourishment,” Santos said. He celebrates holy masses at the seminary chapel every Thursday and Sunday at 11 a.m.
Bishop Ruperto Santos (CBCP / MANILA BULLETIN)
Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos cited the need for all sectors of society to join hands in helping those who are in need in this time of crisis. The doors of the church, he said, will always be open to all who needs help.
“The diocese, in partnership with the local government, is here to respond to those who are affected by the extended ECQ, including the frontliners who take care of those infected with COVID-19,” Santos said.
“It is only the doors of the churches that are closed but our hands, our hearts, are always open to them. We, the diocese and the provincial government, are ready to help. With our joint hands, we carry our people on their way to safety and sound health of body and spirit,” the prelate said.
The bishop said that aside from providing the front liners with food and shelter, the diocese also attends to their spiritual needs.
“Aside from board and lodging, the diocese provides our front liners with spiritual nourishment,” Santos said. He celebrates holy masses at the seminary chapel every Thursday and Sunday at 11 a.m.