As Election Day nears, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has encouraged the church to be more involved in politics to help voters to choose the right candidates. CBCP president and Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio "Ambo" S. David said such must be done through collective...
Bayombong Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao has asked the faithful in his diocese to heed the call of Pope Francis for a day of fasting for peace. Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao (Photo CBCP) This amid the escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine. "Let us heed the invitation of Pope Francis to make...
Tarlac Bishop Enrique Macaraeg has asked Catholic schools in his diocese to urge senior high school and college students to participate in the virtual "Walk for Life" next month. Photo Diocese of Tarlac FB "All Catholic schools are enjoined to require their senior high school and college students...
Parañaque Bishop Jesse Mercado stressed the importance of guiding the voting public in choosing the right candidates in the May elections. Bishop Jesse Mercado (Photo CBCP) “We should accompany and encourage our people to make the right choices in the May polls. This is our new understanding of...
Caritas Philippines said it will remain a non-partisan organization in the May 2022 polls. Caritas Philippines FB The social advocacy arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines also urged all diocesan Social Action Centers to remain the same. "We are very clear with our stand and...
Caritas Philippines will launch on March 2 a project called "Adopt a Family" to help families affected by typhoon Odette. Caritas Philippines FB "Caritas Philippines and the Social Action Network will do our biggest friend-raising to date to raise P400 million to build brand new houses and provide...
The Diocese of Naval on Sunday, Feb. 20, warned the public about a scam using the name of San Jose de Antique Bishop Marvyn Maceda. Diocese of Naval FB "Please be aware that someone is using the name of Bishop Marvyn Maceda, Bishop of San Jose de Antique in soliciting an amount for a chalice to be...
Balanga Bishop and Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Bishop Promoter of Stella Maris Philippines Ruperto C. Santos has released a Pastoral Letter that aims to guide migrant workers and seafarers in their choice of candidates in the May 9 elections. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (Manila...
Daet Bishop Rex Andrew Alarcon, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Youth (CBCP-ECY), has expressed support for the regulation of the use of the internet by children for their own safety and protection. Bp Rex Alarcon (Nico Balbedina/CBCP News)...
The endorsement of El Shaddai leader Bro. Mike Velarde of presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr was "personal," the spiritual adviser of the group said. Retired Novaliches Bishop Teodoro Bacani (RCAM / Paul Guanlao / MANILA BULLETIN) Retired Novaliches Bishop Teodoro Bacani Jr...
A Catholic prelate said El Shaddai members are free to choose their candidates in the May 2022 polls. Retired Novaliches Bishop Teodoro Bacani (RCAM / Paul Guanlao / MANILA BULLETIN) Retired Novaliches Bishop Teodoro Bacani, the spiritual adviser of the group, said the members are not "obliged to...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo was surprised at the huge crowd of pink-clad supporters and volunteers who turned out to welcome her at the St. Joseph Cathedral in Bataan on Saturday, Feb. 12. Vice President Leni Robredo, a presidential aspirant, is welcomed by a sea of pink...
