The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has created a new office on stewardship. CBCP/MB CBCP Secretary General Monsignor Bernardo Pantin said the decision to create the Episcopal Office on Stewardship was made during the bishops’ 122nd plenary assembly on July 9. In a CBCP...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, July 9 welcomed the election of Bishop Pablo Virgilio David as the new head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), saying his courage and compassion is necessary to fight the abuses and corruption in the government. “I can attest to...
The names of the newly elected officials of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Permanent Council are now out. CBCP/MB CBCP News released the list Thursday, July 8. Below is the list: President: Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan Vice President: Bishop Mylo Hubert...
Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David is the new president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David (COURTESY OF RYAN REZO/DIOCESE OF KALOOKAN) CBCP News said the prelate was elected Thursday, July 8, during the bishops' two-day online...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has asked for prayers for the speedy recovery of Pope Francis who underwent surgery. CBCP/MB "On behalf of the CBCP, I enjoin everyone to pray to the Lord and beg for our Blessed Mother's intercession for the speedy recovery of Pope...
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will virtually meet next week to elect their new president and other officials. CBCP/MB The bishops will elect the successor of CBCP President and Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles during their two-day Plenary Assembly which will...
The ecumenical group “One Faith. One Nation. One Voice" said President Duterte must face accountability for the widespread killings under his anti-drug crackdown. “We at One Voice cry out for justice for the victims of the Duterte regime,” CBCP News quoted the group's statement. “We demand...
It is the hope of the Episcopal Commission on Social Action, Justice and Peace of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines that Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will be a "discerning voice to guide the Filipinos especially on socio-political issues." Caritas Philippines The CBCP...
The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Benigno Aquino III. CBCP/MB CBCP president Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles said the bishops in the Philippines will remember him for his "deep dedication to democracy,...
The head of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care (CBCP-ECPPC) has asked Filipinos, especially the youth to elect leaders who will champion the cause of life and fight the existing culture of death. CBCP "We challenge all sectors especially...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care continues to extend assistance to the families of persons deprived of liberty or PDLs. Bishop Joel Baylon (Manila Bulletin photo) Commission chairman Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon said it is part of...
The social action arm of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines on Thursday, June 10, welcomed the issuance of cease and desist order against the proponents of the Kaliwa Dam project. CBCP-NASSA In a statement, the CBCP National Secretariat for Social Action Justice and Peace reaffirmed...
