PRAY (Unsplash) Pope Francis appointed Filipino prelate Monsignor Anthony Celino as auxiliary bishop of the U.S. diocese of El Paso in Texas. The announcement of Celino's appointment was announced by the Vatican on Wednesday, Feb. 8, the news arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the...
The Litany of Gratitude after the Covid-19 Pandemic that was released by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will be recited in all weekday and Sunday masses from Feb. 11 until Feb. 22, Ash Wednesday. CBCP The special prayer replaces the Oratio Imperata or obligatory prayer...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has decided to make the National Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking (NDPAHT) a yearly event. National Day of Prayer & Awareness Against Human Trafficking (RCAM photo) The Episcopal Commission made the petition for...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has elevated a diocesan shrine and parish dedicated to Saint John Paul II in Bataan into a national shrine. Diocesan Shrine & Parish of St. John Paul II (Facebook) Located in Hermosa, Bataan, the shrine and parish are dedicated to the...
Military Ordinariate of the Philippines Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio is requesting the faithful to pray for the coming 125th plenary assembly of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio (Manila Bulletin photo) Bishop Florencio said prayers are...
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...
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,...
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...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David has called on dioceses around the country to support the Alay Kapwa Solidarity Appeal of NASSA/Caritas Philippines to help those who were affected by typhoon “Paeng.” CBCP “On behalf of the CBCP, I am...
An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said speculating on who would be the next Pope is extremely premature at this moment. CBCP/MB Fr. Jerome Secillano, CBCP Public Affairs Commission executive secretary, said this amid talks of Pope Francis' possible...