Priests in the Archdiocese of Manila will have their reshuffle in November. Fr. Jerome Secillano (Screengrab/Radio Veritas FB) Fr. Jerome Secillano of the Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Parish in Manila said the announcement of the reshuffle will be made in October. "The re-shuffling is in...
An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said speculating on who would be the next Pope is extremely premature at this moment. CBCP/MB Fr. Jerome Secillano, CBCP Public Affairs Commission executive secretary, said this amid talks of Pope Francis' possible...
An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) described the late former president Fidel V. Ramos as one of the best leaders of the country. CBCP/MB "He is arguably one of the best leaders our country had," Fr. Jerome Secillano, executive secretary of the CBCP Public...
An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has asked for prayers for those affected by the magnitude 7 earthquake. CBCP/MB Fr. Jerome Secillano, CBCP Public Affairs Committee executive secretary, also asked for "collective action" to help those adversely affected by...
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...
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...
An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said minor adjustments will be put in place in the celebration of Holy Week activities due to the threat of Covid-19. Fr. Jerome Secillano (Screenshot/Radyo Veritas FB) Father Jerome Secillano, CBCP Public Affairs executive...
An official of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has asked priests not to allow themselves to be used for partisan politics. Fr. Jerome Secillano (Screenshot/Radio Veritas) "We should never allow ourselves to be used as tools for partisan politics," Fr. Jerome Secillano,...
A Catholic priest said clerics are morally obliged to denounce evil, lies and oppression in politics. Fr. Jerome Secillano (Screenshot/Radio Veritas) "We cannot reneged on that duty even if it means being pilloried publicly. We would rather risk being criticized for doing what we believe is right...
Father Reginald Malicdem is the new spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Manila. Fr. Reginald Malicdem (Photo Manila Cathedral FB) The Archdiocese of Manila Office of Communications posted the circular letter announcing the appointment of Malicdem as Archdiocesan Spokesperson on Monday, Jan. 24....
An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said the One Godly Vote campaign is not about endorsing a politician. Fr.Jerome Secillano (Screenshot/Radio Veritas) "This campaign will not focus on personalities... it's not about endorsing a politician," Fr. Jerome...
As in previous polls, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will not endorse candidates in the May 2022 polls. Father Jerome Secillano (Screenshot/Radio Veritas) "Based on history, the CBCP has never endorsed candidates. And for this 2022, I don't think they will do otherwise,"...
