Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Episcopal Commission on the Laity (ECL) head Bishop Severo Caermare has called on dioceses to dedicate a minute to reflect and pray for an “end to wars” that are plaguing the world. (Photo from CBCP) Caermare pointed out that this...
A Filipino Franciscan priest is taking on a "top role" at the Order of Friars Minor's (OFM) general curia, the administrative center of the congregation located in Rome. Fr. Joel Sulse during Mass at the Santuario de San Antonio Parish in Makati City on May 5, 2024. (Photo credit to Franciscan...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines - Episcopal Commission on Liturgy on Friday, May 3, issued a prayer to appeal for rain amidst extreme heat affecting the country for months. ( CBCP / Manila Bulletin ) In a released "Oratio Imperata Ad Petendan Pluviam" which means Obligatory...
The St. Ferdinand Parish Church in Ilagan City, a historic 17th-century church, was damaged by a fire that broke out during renovations on Monday, April 22. (Firefighters try to put out a fire at the St. Ferdinand Parish Church on April 22 / Photo from Iligan City Councilor Jayve Diaz) The fire,...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) announced on Saturday, April 20, that Auxiliary bishop-elect Reynaldo Bersabal has been appointed as the fifth Filipino to be appointed as a bishop in the United States (US). (Auxiliary bishop-elect Reynaldo Bersabal / Screengrab from...
Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos called on the Catholic faithful to pray for the safe release of four Filipino seafarers held by Iranian authorities in the Persian Gulf. (Antipolo Bishop Ruperto C. Santos / Manila Bulletin File Photo) “It is sad news. Like their families, we too are worried for...
A Catholic parish church in Negros Occidental province was temporarily closed after it was “desecrated,” according to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Friday, April 5. (Parish church of San Isidro Labrador in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental / Photo from San Isidro...
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle advised parents to prioritize faith over financial status when selecting godparents for their children. (Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle / Photo from CBCP) "Remember that the role of [a] ninong and ninang (godfather and godmother) is not to give gifts. They are supposed to...
Caritas Philippines, the humanitarian and development arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), on Sunday, March 31, encouraged the public to embrace the message of a new beginning that reflects the Easter season. (Photo from Caritas) In a statement, Caritas Philippines...
Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), urged the public to use the Lenten season as a time to grow closer to God and strengthen their communities. (Photo from Caritas) "This Lent, we invite our fellow Filipinos to look inward and...
Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy called on the faithful to protect Bohol's Chocolate Hills after a resort was built in the protected area. Photo from CBCP “We should strive to appreciate and preserve these treasures that make our province truly special,” Uy said in a statement issued by the...
The Congregation for the Causes of Saints has granted the necessary permission for the Diocese of Laoag to commence a local inquiry into the reputation and sanctity of 13-year-old Niña Ruiz-Abad. (Niña Ruiz-Abad / Photo from CBCP) This was made possible when the Vatican permitted the opening of...
