Red onions (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) Caritas Philippines urged the government to provide additional support to farmers amid the high prices of onions in the market. The humanitarian and advocacy arm of the Catholic Church made the statement as prices of local red onions now ranged between P500 to...
Laoag Bishop Renato Mayugba, chairperson of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Biblical Apostolate reminded the faithful of the importance of the Word of God in their lives. Bishop Renato Mayugba (CBCP) As the nation observes National Bible Month, the...
The Diocese of Balanga in Bataan reiterated its stand against the revival of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) that will help augment the power supply in the country. Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) In a pastoral letter, Bishop Ruperto C. Santos expressed...
Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa in Palawan Bishop Socrates Mesiona wants to rename a street in the city of Puerto Princesa after St. Ezekiel Moreno, the patron saint of cancer victims, and the first missionary priest in the area. St. Ezekiel Moreno (Manila Bulletin file photo) Bishop Mesiona...
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (VATICAN NEWS) The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has offered sympathies over the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, describing him as the “Pope of Charity.” “Eternal rest grant unto Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, O Lord. And let...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) assured seafarers and their families of prayers and support as it paid tribute to their sacrifices and hard work. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (Manila Bulletin File Photo) Balanga,...
PRAY (Unsplash) The bishop of the Diocese of San Carlos in Negros Occidental has reminded the faithful to celebrate Christmas Day with humility and by extending their helping hand to those in need. In his Christmas message, Bishop Gerardo Alminaza said that humility and generosity “go...
As the nation celebrates another Christmas amid the pandemic, a Roman Catholic Church leader reminded the faithful of the true essence of the season. Divine Infancy Month (Catholic Online) “Christmas,” the prelate said, is “Jesus dwelling in us.” “Everything is God’s grace. Everything...
PRAY (Unsplash) Pope Francis named Fr. Pablito Tagura as new Apostolic Vicar of the Apostolic Vicariate of San Jose in Occidental Mindoro, the news arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) reported. According to the CBCP News, the appointment was made public in Rome on...
As the Catholic Church starts the observance of the nine-day “Simbang Gabi,” Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care, expressed support for the celebration of the votive masses as well as the Misa...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Youth chairman Daet Bishop Rex Andrew Alarcon has called on the Filipino youth to find ways to adapt to the rapidly changing times. Bishop Rex Alarcon (CBCP image) In his message for National Youth Day, which will be observed...
Diocese of San Fernando, La Union Bishop Daniel O. Presto will preside over a concelebrated fiesta mass at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Santa Lucia Parish in Aringay, La Union, in solemn commemoration of the Feast of Saint Lucy (Santa Lucia) and the 286th titular fiesta. St. Lucy (Catholic...
