Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila has hinted at what would be one of his main advocacies in his archdiocese — education.
“I’m very bent especially towards education because of its more lasting effect on the lives of our people,” said Cardinal Advincula, who was installed Manila archbishop last month.
Every year, there are about 1,000 scholars who graduate under Caritas Manila’s Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program (YSLEP).
Currently, there are more than 4,000 active scholars not just in Metro Manila but also in other provinces.
Over 10,000 scholars have benefitted from the program for the past 66 years. In 2019 alone, 98 percent of YSLEP scholars found employment a few months after graduation.
“We need to help not just the people in the archdiocese but also those from other places,” Cardinal Advincula said.
“I know that we can still do a lot especially for our poor brothers and sisters,” he added.
The cardinal is known for establishing mission stations and mission schools in remote villages in his previous assignments.
