The ecumenical group “One Faith. One Nation. One Voice” said President Duterte’s recent announcement of a bid for Vice-President is the farthest thing from what the country needs. One Voice In a statement on Friday, July 23, the group scored how Duterte failed to deliver on his campaign...
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon, Myanmar has expressed his gratitude to the Church in the Philippines for their prayers and solidarity with Myanmar in this challenging times. Letter of Cardinal Bo to Davao Abp. Romulo Valles (Photo from Bp. Gerardo Alminaza FB) "With grateful sentiments, we,...
Lipa, Batangas Archbishop Gilbert Garcera, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission on Family and Life, cited the valuable and important role played by grandparents and the elderly in every family and in the society as a whole. Lipa Archbishop...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has released a prayer for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. CBCP/MB The prayer, which was released on Friday, July 16, is as follows: "God our loving Father, you are the source of life and of all gifts. You lovingly sustain us at...
Bishop Socrates Mesiona of Puerto Princesa (PHOTO COURTESY OF PMS PHILIPPINES/ VIA CBCP/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Mission (CBCP-ECM) urged the faithful "to support and pray for all Filipino missionaries" in their mission to help...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has created a new office on stewardship. CBCP/MB CBCP Secretary General Monsignor Bernardo Pantin said the decision to create the Episcopal Office on Stewardship was made during the bishops’ 122nd plenary assembly on July 9. In a CBCP...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, July 9 welcomed the election of Bishop Pablo Virgilio David as the new head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), saying his courage and compassion is necessary to fight the abuses and corruption in the government. “I can attest to...
The names of the newly elected officials of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Permanent Council are now out. CBCP/MB CBCP News released the list Thursday, July 8. Below is the list: President: Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan Vice President: Bishop Mylo Hubert...
Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David is the new president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David (COURTESY OF RYAN REZO/DIOCESE OF KALOOKAN) CBCP News said the prelate was elected Thursday, July 8, during the bishops' two-day online...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has asked for prayers for the speedy recovery of Pope Francis who underwent surgery. CBCP/MB "On behalf of the CBCP, I enjoin everyone to pray to the Lord and beg for our Blessed Mother's intercession for the speedy recovery of Pope...
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will virtually meet next week to elect their new president and other officials. CBCP/MB The bishops will elect the successor of CBCP President and Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles during their two-day Plenary Assembly which will...
The ecumenical group “One Faith. One Nation. One Voice" said President Duterte must face accountability for the widespread killings under his anti-drug crackdown. “We at One Voice cry out for justice for the victims of the Duterte regime,” CBCP News quoted the group's statement. “We demand...
