Tag: CBCP
‘Nobody wants a war,’ says CBCP head amid WPS tension
China has been putting more and more pressure on the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea over the past several months
Philippine Catholic Church intensifies environmental protection campaign
Out of 85 dioceses across the country, 68 have existing ecology desks as of 2023, but only 29 are functioning with a clear ecology program
2 churches elevated to nat’l shrine status
The decision was made on the first day of the CBCP’s 128th plenary assembly at Chai Conference Center in Cagayan de Oro City
Parish priests to gather in Manila for synod meeting
The event follows an international meeting of more than 250 parish priests that took place in Sacrofano, Italy, from April 29 to May 1
Synodality and its Silences
Why the deafening silence? How can we not listen? Why are we not protesting? Who is accountable and how can we make them accountable?
Filipino Catholics urged to listen to pastors on divorce issue
Archbishop Gallagher reiterated the Catholic Church's teachings on marriage but advised that "it is essentially a matter for the bishops."
Bishops plenary assembly to take place in CDO
The CBCP is currently composed of 83 active bishops, 5 priest administrators, and 39 honorary members who are retired bishops
CBCP to confer its highest award on Silsilah founder
It recognizes the Italian priest’s “outstanding and generous service” to the Church, “exemplifying the ideals” of the first Filipino bishop
CBCP names Archbishop Alarcon as PPCRV’s spiritual director
“We express our deepest gratitude to you for accepting this assignment. May the Lord continue to bless and guide your ministry.”
CBCP head seeks peaceful solution to WPS dispute
Bishop David said a “stubborn” civilian presence is indeed the peaceful approach to the conflict “instead of a joint military show-of-force”