Tag: Diocese of Borongan

“It’s not just a building,” he said. “It’s a place where priests can find refuge, but also find love, because it’s love that makes a house a home.”

Church groups warn that silencing environmental defenders threatens both local livelihoods and the island’s fragile ecosystems

Galo was a vocal opponent of mining operations in the province, actively advocating for environmental protection

Bishop Crispin Varquez highlighted pressing social and environmental concerns and urged voters to make responsible choices at the polls

“This moment is not just a remembrance of the challenges we faced but a celebration of the resilience and unity"

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

“We condemn the practices that prioritize profit over the well-being of individuals and ecosystems,” said Bishop Alminaza

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

The action was taken in response to Aclon’s demand for a copy of the Vatican decree that laicized him from the priesthood

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