The Roman Catholic Church honors Wednesday, July 27, the life and works of San Pantaleon, the patron saint of physicians and midwives. St. Pantaleon (Manila Bulletin file) On his feast day, devotees and pilgrims traditionally gather at his major shrine at the Church of St. Denis in Paris, France,...
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) has condemned Sunday's shooting incident inside the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City which killed three individuals. PHOTO CEAP FB In a statement on Monday, July 25, the Association expressed its profound sympathy and solace...
Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos, vice chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines -Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant people (CBCP-ECMI) expressed his support for the swift and safe repatriation of overseas Filipino workers in Sri Lanka. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos...
The Catholic Grandparents Association of the Philippines is inviting grandparents and the elderly to join the Second Online National Conference for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 24 to 26 at 5 p.m. World Day of Grandparents & the Elderly (FACEBOOK) With the theme “In old age they will...
All dioceses will soon have a public affairs ministry. CBCP/MB CBCP News said Catholic prelates agreed to establish such ministry during their plenary assembly in Tagaytay City held from July 9 to 11. The bishops also approved the elevation of the Permanent Committee on Public Affairs of the...
Catholic priest Father Bryand Restituto of the Archdiocese of Palo has been appointed as the new assistant secretary general of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Based on the CBCP News website, Restituto was "formally introduced to the bishops on July 9, the first of their...
Retired Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo died on Friday, July 8 at the age of 81. Photo Archdiocese of Jaro Commission on Social Communications The Archdiocese of Jaro said the former president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, passed away at 8:30 a.m. in Iloilo City. Before...
An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has lamented the filing of a bill that seeks to legalize divorce in the country. Fr. Jerome Secillano (Screenshot/Radio Veritas) Fr. Jerome Secillano, CBCP Public Affairs Committee executive secretary, said its unfortunate...
Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos, vice chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI), has expressed support for the creation of a Personal Prelature for Filipino Migrants. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (MANILA BULLETIN...
Catholic bishops in the country will discuss their post-election assessment during their meeting this month for their regular plenary assembly. Polling Precinct/ MB FILE PHOTO According to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), over 90 bishops are expected to participate in...
The Roman Catholic Church observes Wednesday, June 29, the joint feast day of the pillars of the Catholic Church - Saints Peter and Paul, which is traditionally celebrated as Pope’s Day. Saints Peter & Paul (Catholic News Agency) Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will lead the feast...
As the Catholic Church observes Pope’s Day on Wednesday, June 29, to coincide with the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown calls on the faithful to pray for the health of Pope Francis. Archbishop Charles John Brown (MANILA BULLETIN PHOTO) “The Pope’s...
