Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa, Palawan Bishop Socrates Mesiona expressed his "guarded excitement" to the recent halt order placed on the controversial mining project in Brooke’s Point, Palawan. ( Bishop Socrates Mesiona/ Photo from CBCP) “We will continue to pray and...
For the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections, all officers and members of any church organization must file a leave of absence if they intend to run for any position, said Malolos Bishop Dennis Villarojo. ( Bishop Dennis Villarojo/ Photo credit to CBCP) “All incumbent...
Caritas Philippines on Tuesday, Aug. 15 expressed its unwavering support for the anti-reclamation initiatives of civil society organizations as it voiced its concern over the potential negative effects of the Manila Bay reclamation project on the environment, local community, and economy. ...
The Diocese of Borongan will lead a prayer walk on Monday, Aug. 7 to voice a strong appeal to stop illegal mining in Eastern Samar. Bishop Crispin Varquez (Manila Bulletin photo) Diocese of Borongan Bishop Crispin Varquez said the Jericho Walk prayer rally seeks to urge the local government to...
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao expressed his gratitude to all those who prayed for him following a successful heart surgery. Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao (CBCP) Bishop Mangalinao said prayers helped him to recover faster so that he will be able to continue his pastoral...
Diocese of Cubao Bishop Honesto F. Ongtioco has called on the parishes and religious communities under his jurisdiction to observe a Holy Hour on Friday, Aug. 4, in reparation for the disrespect of the Lord’s Prayer (Ama Namin). Bishop Honesto Ongtioco (Manila Bulletin photo) The Church leader...
Diocese of Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos will offer a funeral mass at the Santo Domingo Parish in Talim Island for the casualties of the boat that capsized on its way to Talim Island from Binangonan in Rizal. Bishop Ruperto Santos (Facebook) Parish priest Fr. Edwin Tirado will co celebrate the...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines president Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David has released a formal instruction from the Vatican to refrain from any celebration relating to the 75th anniversary of the alleged apparitions of the Blessed Mother in Lipa, Batangas. Bishop Pablo...
Diocese of Antipolo Bishop Ruperto C. Santos has mandated all parishes under his jurisdiction to conduct a second collection in holy masses this Sunday, July 30. Bishop Ruperto Santos (Facebook) The amount, the newly installed bishop said, will be used to help the families of those who perished in...
Bishop Ruperto C. Santos was officially installed as the new shepherd of the Diocese of Antipolo during rites held at the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo Cathedral) on July 22 Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (Facebook) Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown led the...
CAVITE – The municipality of Kawit celebrated its first seafood festival called Caracol de Mariscos on Thursday, July 20, as part of activities for the feast of Saint Mary Magdalene. Photo from Municipality of Kawit, Cavite (MANILA BULLETIN) Sporting seafood-inspired costumes, participants...
Bishop Moises Cuevas will be installed as the new head of the Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan in Oriental Mindoro on Sept. 6. Bishop Moises Cuevas (Manila Bulletin photo) Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown will lead the Canonical Possession and installation rites at 9 a.m. for Bishop Cuevas...
