The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said Pope Francis has appointed Daet Bishop Rex Andrew Alarcon as the new archbishop of Caceres. (Bishop Rex Andrew Alarcon / CBCP Photo) In a statement issued on Thursday, Feb. 22, the church said the 53-year-old bishop will succeeded...
Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Bishop Pablo Virgilio David was chosen to serve as vice president of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC). CBCP Bishop Pablo Virgilio David (Manila Bulletin photo) Kalookan Bishop David was selected to fill the...
Members of the “Koalisyon Laban sa Chacha," on Thursday, Feb, 22 marched to Plaza Roma in Intramuros, Manila to voice their opposition to Charter change (Chacha). Photo courtesy of Caritas Philippine/ Facebook The coalition, which included various religious groups and people's organizations,...
The new head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Episcopal Commission on Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) shared his plans for mobilizing Filipinos for environmental action. Screengrab from Bishop Jose Rapadas video message on Feb. 21 “By embracing an ecological...
Catholic social action organization Caritas Philippines demanded a nationwide mining moratorium on Sunday, Feb. 18, blaming it on the massive flooding that devastated communities in Mindanao. Photo from Caritas Ph “The recent devastation in Mindanao is not a natural disaster alone,” Caritas...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said in a statement on Friday, Feb. 16, that Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been awarded France's prestigious “Legion of Honor,” the country's highest distinction. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle (Vatican News) On Feb. 15, in Rome,...
West Philippine Sea (Photo from the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Western Command) Six Catholic bishops demanded that all diplomatic efforts be exhausted to protect Filipinos’ rights over the West Philippine Sea, but if all else fails, they suggested turning to "allies" who can help the...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) expressed concern about the so-called "People's Initiative" to amend the 1987 Constitution, describing it as "deceptive" and in "bad taste." (Photo credit to Roy Lagarde/CBCP) In a press conference on Friday, Feb. 2, CBCP warned that this...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) grieved for the passing of two retired bishops, which happened just two hours apart. (CBCP) CBCP Bishop Emeritus Nereo Odchimar, 83, who was also the former president of CBCP died on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 10:27 a.m. in San Pedro Hospital in...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David expressed hope that Quiapo Church would one day become an international shrine and be acknowledged by the Catholic community worldwide. CBCP David stated there is a chance this national shrine...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said Iligan Bishop Jose Rapadas is the new head of CBCP Episcopal Commission on Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC). (CBCP) Rapadas was elected by the bishops during their seminar at the Pope Pius XII Catholic Center in Manila on Wednesday,...
The oldest church in the Diocese of Cabanatuan in Nueva Ecija, the National Shrine of La Virgen Divina Pastora has been granted the title of minor basilica by Pope Francis. Photo from the NATIONAL SHRINE OF LA VIRGEN DIVINA PASTORA In a released statement on Tuesday, Jan. 23, the Catholic...
