Pope Francis has appointed Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula as a member of the Dicastery for Bishops. Pope Francis with Cardinal Jose Advincula (Photo Manila Cathedral FB) The Archdiocese of Manila announced the appointment of the Cardinal on Wednesday, July 13. The Dicastery for Bishops...
Monsignor Ruben Labajo will be installed as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Cebu at 9 a.m. on August 19 at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral. Bishop-elect Ruben Labajo (CBCP) Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma will lead the installation rites of Bishop-elect Labajo who was assigned by Pope Francis to...
LAGDAMEO (Tara Yap) ILOILO CITY – Jaro Archdiocese Archbishop Emeritus Angel Lagdameo, a former president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), passed away Friday, July 8, at the age of 81. “Archbishop Angel Lagdameo returned to our Creator just this 8:30 a.m. at the...
Retired Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo died on Friday, July 8 at the age of 81. Photo Archdiocese of Jaro Commission on Social Communications The Archdiocese of Jaro said the former president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, passed away at 8:30 a.m. in Iloilo City. Before...
Before officially starting his presidential duties, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. decided to attend a Mass with his Cabinet members before formally starting his first day in office as the country's new leader, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Vice...
Pope Francis has assured President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr of his prayers. Pope Francis and Archbishop Charles John Brown in the Vatican in December, 2018. (VATICAN MEDIA FILE PHOTO) Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles Brown shared the message of the pontiff to Radio...
As the Catholic Church observes Pope’s Day on Wednesday, June 29, to coincide with the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown calls on the faithful to pray for the health of Pope Francis. Archbishop Charles John Brown (MANILA BULLETIN PHOTO) “The Pope’s...
Pope Francis on Thursday, June 23, appointed Msgr. Ruben Labajo as auxiliary bishop of Cebu. Photo Archdiocese of Cebu FB Labajo is the Vicar General of the Cebu archdiocese. CBCP News said, like current Auxiliary Bishop Midyphil Billones, Labajo's task is to assist Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma. Born...
Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Jose Cabantan has warned the faithful against a suspended priest who is still saying Mass, despite being defrocked. Photo Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro FB CBCP News said the prelate gave the warning in a memo he issued on June 22 amid reports that Fr. Melvin Clapano is...
Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown led the recent celebration of the 50th year of the Archdiocese of Lipa. Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) The Papal envoy called on the faithful to continue to nurture and deepen their...
Church social action workers were reminded by a Catholic prelate to carry their service with humility “and not to impress” other people. Bp. Angelito Lampon (Photo CBCP) Archbishop Angelito Lampon of Cotabato issued said reminder in his homily during a Mass for the 40th National Social Action...
Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown has asked the faithful to pray for the health of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. Pope Francis (MANILA BULLETIN) The Church leader said the knee problem of the Pontiff has resulted in the cancellation of his recent engagements. “Let us...
