Tag: Philippine bishops
Catholic bishops urge Filipinos to monitor oral arguments on anti-terror law
The bishops said it is important for everyone to follow the proceedings in the Supreme Court because the law will have an impact on democracy
Church renews commitment to abolish ‘arancel’ despite pandemic
In a “pastoral statement on stewardship,” the Catholic bishops’ conference said the "arancel" has become prejudicial against the poor
Pastoral Statement on Stewardship
After five centuries of striving to live the Christian Faith more fully, we heighten consciousness of our identity as stewards
Philippine Catholic bishops say rights situation ‘worrisome,’ red-tagging of schools ‘ridiculous’
The bishops said it is "ridiculous" to say that several Catholic universities in the country have become “breeding grounds” of communists
Philippine bishops question timing of moves to amend 1987 Constitution
The country's Catholic Church leaders said it is not yet time to amend the 1987 Philippine Constitution
Philippine Catholic bishops allay people’s fears about COVID-19 vaccines
The Church leaders said they are willing to be vaccinated in public "so that we can encourage people and remove their fears of vaccination”
Pope Francis urges Philippine bishops to continue witness to ‘evangelical charity’
The pope expressed hope that the bishops' meeting will result in “more creative expressions” of pastoral charity
Philippines’ oldest bishop, retired Bishop Sorra of Legazpi, dies
Bishop Jose Sorra was prelate of Legazpi from 1993 until his retirement in 2005
Life is sacred! ‘YOU SHALL NOT KILL!’ (A pastoral letter of...
The pastoral letter called on the government to immediately launch an independent investigation into the killings in Panay
Catholic bishops in central Philippines condemn killings of tribal people
In a pastoral letter, the bishops called on the government to immediately launch an independent investigation into the killings in Panay