A Catholic parish church in Negros Occidental province was temporarily closed after it was “desecrated,” according to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Friday, April 5. (Parish church of San Isidro Labrador in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental / Photo from San Isidro...
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle advised parents to prioritize faith over financial status when selecting godparents for their children. (Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle / Photo from CBCP) "Remember that the role of [a] ninong and ninang (godfather and godmother) is not to give gifts. They are supposed to...
Caritas Philippines, the humanitarian and development arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), on Sunday, March 31, encouraged the public to embrace the message of a new beginning that reflects the Easter season. (Photo from Caritas) In a statement, Caritas Philippines...
Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), urged the public to use the Lenten season as a time to grow closer to God and strengthen their communities. (Photo from Caritas) "This Lent, we invite our fellow Filipinos to look inward and...
Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy called on the faithful to protect Bohol's Chocolate Hills after a resort was built in the protected area. Photo from CBCP “We should strive to appreciate and preserve these treasures that make our province truly special,” Uy said in a statement issued by the...
The Congregation for the Causes of Saints has granted the necessary permission for the Diocese of Laoag to commence a local inquiry into the reputation and sanctity of 13-year-old Niña Ruiz-Abad. (Niña Ruiz-Abad / Photo from CBCP) This was made possible when the Vatican permitted the opening of...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) announced that the third bishop of Virac will be installed on June 26–five days after his episcopal ordination at the Peñafrancia Basilica Minore in Naga City on June 21. (Bishop-elect Luisito Occiano of Virac / Photo from CBCP) The CBCP...
The De La Salle University (DLSU) in Manila has launched the Lasallian Institute for Evangelization and Catechesis which is a new initiative focused on evangelization and catechesis faith formation efforts. La Salle Br. Raymundo Suplido and Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella during the launching of...
The 5th Asian Apostolic Congress on Mercy (AACOM) will be hosted by the Archdiocese of Cebu at the IC3 Pavilion from Oct. 14 to 19. Photo from CBCP In a statement issued by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Friday, Mar. 1, it said that around 5,000 participants are...
The EDSA Shrine, also known as the Archdiocesan Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace—a historical landmark commemorating the bloodless revolution that toppled the Marcos regime in 1986–may become a “national shrine.” (Photo from EDSA Shine / Facebook) Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said Pope Francis has appointed Daet Bishop Rex Andrew Alarcon as the new archbishop of Caceres. (Bishop Rex Andrew Alarcon / CBCP Photo) In a statement issued on Thursday, Feb. 22, the church said the 53-year-old bishop will succeeded...
Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Bishop Pablo Virgilio David was chosen to serve as vice president of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC). CBCP Bishop Pablo Virgilio David (Manila Bulletin photo) Kalookan Bishop David was selected to fill the...
