The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has urged Filipinos to actively engage in politics by supporting candidates who have the necessary skills and experience to perform well in the role. Bishop Pablo David delivers homily during a Mass at Baclaran Church on April...
A priest has been suspended from his ministry for participating in the May 2022 polls. Photo Diocese of Sorsogon FB The Diocese of Sorsogon announced the suspension of Fr. Emmanuel Alparce in a circular letter dated April 4. "After having sought the necessary information and verification of facts,...
76421 The presence of Meralco import Tony Bishop is expected to provide a different look not only for his team but also Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in their showdown for the PBA Governors’ Cup crown. Bishop will reinforce the Bolts for their latest championship duel with Gin Kings after being...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has expressed solidarity with the Muslim community as they observe the holy month of Ramadan. Bp Jose Kolin Bagaforo (Photo CBCP) Diocese of Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, chairman of the CBCP – Episcopal Commission on Social...
Taytay, Palawan Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo has called on the faithful to change their lifestyle to help save the environment and the world we live in. Bishop Broderick Pabillo (CBCP NEWS / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) During the recent observance of Earth Hour, Bishop Pabillo, chairman of the...
The Dilaab Foundation in coordination with Caritas Philippines launched on Monday, March 28, its 40 days of prayer and discernment campaign for the upcoming elections. Caritas Philippines Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, national Caritas’ chairman, said the initiative aims to highlight that “it is...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said taking advantage of the poverty and vulnerability of people in order to acquire votes or advance one's selfish gain is a serious offense against God. CBCP/MB The CBCP said this in a Pastoral Letter on the 2022 Election released late...
Tarlac Bishop Enrique Macaraeg called on voters in the May elections to gather as much information on their chosen candidates in order to be able to vote wisely. Bp. Enrique Macaraeg (Photo CBCP) Bishop Macaraeg, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines- Episcopal...
Filipino Bishop Edgar Gacutan has officially assumed his role as the new shepherd of a northern Japan diocese. Bp. Edgar Gacutan (Photo CICM) Gacutan was ordained a bishop and installed as the head of the Sendai diocese in a solemn ceremony held on Sunday. In his message, the prelate asked the...
Religious processions during the celebration of Lent and Holy Week will still be not allowed in the Diocese of Antipolo. Photo Diocese of Antipolo FB Antipolo Bishop Francisco De Leon made this clarification in a letter addressed to priests in his diocese. He cited the following as reasons why...
Balanga, Bishop Ruperto C. Santos, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Bishop Promoter for Stella Maria Philippines has released a prayer for Ukraine. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (Manila Bulletin file photo) "The special prayer is being recited in all holy masses in port chaplaincies in...
A Catholic prelate has asked the faithful to vote wisely in the May 2022 polls. Photo Diocese of Dumaguete FB Dumaguete Bishop Julito Cortes said the coming polls is crucial because "the choice each Filipino voter casts can make or unmake the future of our country." He also appealed to voters not...
