Since cemeteries will be closed to the public during this year's observance of All Saints' and All Souls' Day, a Catholic prelate urged the faithful to go to church to attend Mass and offer prayers to their departed loved ones. Bishop Mylo Vergara (Photo from Diocese of Pasig) "Instead of going to...
A Catholic priest from the Diocese of Libmanan was suspended from his clerical duties for seeking public office. Photo from DIocese of Libmanan FB Libmanan Bishop Jose Rojas said Fr. Granwell Pitapit action merits suspension as canon law is clear that priests can’t play a role in politics....
Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President-elect Bishop Pablo Virgilio David appealed on Friday, Oct. 22, to allow relatives of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) victims to visit their graves during All Saints Day and All Souls Day. (Unsplash) In a Facebook post, David asked city...
At least three Catholic priests are running for a local post in the May 2022 polls. Retired Novaliches Bishop Teodoro Bacani (RCAM / Paul Guanlao / MANILA BULLETIN) Church-run Radio Veritas identified them as Fr. Granwell Pitapit of the Diocese of Libmanan, Fr. Emmanuel Alparce of the Diocese of...
All Catholic cemeteries in the Diocese of Legazpi in Albay will be closed during the observance of the All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. Bishop Joel Baylon (Photo courtesy Diocese of Legazpi) Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon ordered the closure of all Catholic cemeteries from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 2021...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday, Oct. 11, congratulated journalist Maria Ressa for winning the Nobel Peace Prize award. Maria Ressa (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) CBCP President Archbishop Romulo Valles highlighted the importance of journalists in the current political...
Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo has asked voters to vote responsibly in the May 2022 polls. Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Kidapawan, National director of Caritas Philippines (CBCP/ MANILA BULLETIN) The national director of Caritas Philippines said this as he reminded voters: “Our choice...
Tarlac Bishop Enrique Macaraeg has called for a Day of Prayer, Fasting, and Penance in his diocese on Oct. 1. Photo Diocese of Tarlac FB The prelate issued the call in a circular letter addressed to priests, religious sisters and lay faithful dated Sept. 23. "As your pastor and shepherd, I ask you...
Batanes Bishop Danilo Ulep has asked the faithful to remain steadfast in their faith in the midst of "misfortune" facing the province. Photo from Prelature of Batanes FB "As I assure you of my prayers, I enjoin you all to remain steadfast in your faith and trust in God,” he said in a CBCP News...
Archbishop Romulo Valles (CBCP NEWS/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on the public to pray for the immediate recovery of Cardinal Jose Advincula after the latter contracted coronavirus disease (COVID-19). CBCP President Archbishop Romulo...
Batanes Bishop Danilo Ulep has appealed for financial help for the families adversely affected by the recent Typhoon Kiko. Bishop Ulep's message of appeal (Photo courtesy Prelature of Batanes) "In the aftermath of the super typhoon Kiko that recently hit Batanes, I am humbly appealing for...
The Catholic Church observes the month of September as Stewardship Month to serve as a reminder for the faithful in his important role as stewards of God’s creation. Bishop Broderick Pabillo (CBCP NEWS / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In a pastoral letter, Taytay, Palawan Bishop Broderick Pabillo...
