Tag: Bishop Crispin Varquez

Varquez asserted, "Mining poses a threat to the environment, and there is scant evidence of responsible mining practices in the Philippines."

The bishop called on his flock to “redouble our efforts” to help those who are still recovering from the killer storm

The Holy See has repeatedly apologized over the clerical abuses and vowed to confront abusers and restore justice.

The demonstrators marched from the provincial capitol grounds to the Borongan Cathedral for the celebration of the Holy Mass

The demonstrators will also gather for Mass at the cathedral, with Bishop Crispin Varquez as the main presider.

At present, the diocese said there are at least four mining companies operating in Homonhon

"We must hear the poor cry of our planet for common action to save our common home"

“We must hear the poor cry of our planet for common action to save our common home,” said Bishop Crispin Varquez of Borongan

“Clearly our people expect their leaders to be ready to make sacrifices for the sake of truly serving them”

Bishop Crispin Varquez expressed hope that the people “ask forgiveness from God, from their aborted babies and learn to forgive themselves"