The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) grieved for the passing of two retired bishops, which happened just two hours apart. (CBCP) CBCP Bishop Emeritus Nereo Odchimar, 83, who was also the former president of CBCP died on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 10:27 a.m. in San Pedro Hospital in...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David expressed hope that Quiapo Church would one day become an international shrine and be acknowledged by the Catholic community worldwide. CBCP David stated there is a chance this national shrine...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said Iligan Bishop Jose Rapadas is the new head of CBCP Episcopal Commission on Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC). (CBCP) Rapadas was elected by the bishops during their seminar at the Pope Pius XII Catholic Center in Manila on Wednesday,...
The oldest church in the Diocese of Cabanatuan in Nueva Ecija, the National Shrine of La Virgen Divina Pastora has been granted the title of minor basilica by Pope Francis. Photo from the NATIONAL SHRINE OF LA VIRGEN DIVINA PASTORA In a released statement on Tuesday, Jan. 23, the Catholic...
After the bombing incident at a Catholic Mass in Marawi last December, Muslim and Christian leaders have joined forces to condemn the use of religion for violence. Photo from Lanao Del Sur Provincial Government In a joint statement posted on the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines...
The Archdiocese of Lipa in Batangas has expressed hopes for the Parish and National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio in Sto. Tomas, Batangas to gain international status. Padre Pio Shrine in Batangas (Photo courtesy of the Padre Pio Shrine Facebook) In a book titled “Enlarging the Space of our Tent,”...
Davao Archbishop-Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla (File photo) Presidential peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. paid respect and honor to the late Davao Archbishop Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla on Monday, Jan. 8, describing him as an "extraordinary leader" of the Catholic church who was a long-time...
DAVAO CITY – The Archdiocese of Davao announced that Archbishop Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla passed away before dawn on Saturday, January 5. He was 89. CAPALLA Capalla, a former president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines from 2003 to 2005, was one of the most influential...
Archbishop Emeritus of Davao Fernando "Nanding" Capalla, a former President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), passed away early morning on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the age of 89. Courtesy of St. Francis Xavier Regional Major Seminary of Mindanao His passing was announced in...
Bishop Ronald Lunas of Pagadian died on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at a hospital in Davao City, where he was recovering from a heart bypass surgery. (Bishop Ronald Lunas of Pagadian / Diocese of Pagadian) The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said the 57-year-old bishop died at 8:28...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David urged Filipinos to watch the historical biographical film “GomBurZa,” citing its importance in understanding Filipino identity and appreciating the sacrifices of national heroes. Photo credit...
Bishop Severo Caermare of Dipolog was named as the new head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)’s lay arm, the Episcopal Commission on the Laity (ECLA) on Friday, Dec. 15. (Bishop Severo Caermare / Photo credit to Nikko Balbedina from CBCP) In a statement released by...
