Diocesan Statements
Letter to Priests on the 2019 Elections
The country is looking towards the elections on May 13, 2019. The Church, which is the faith community made up of the lay faithful and the pastors, exercises its duty to promote the good of society. Such a duty is motivated by the mission to bring the power and joy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all strata of life.
Huwag Ninyong Kalimutan ang Diyos sa Pagboto!
Mahalaga ang lahat ng halalan. Ang pagboto ay kapangyarihan ng mga tao na pumili ng kanilang tagapamuno.
DON’T LEAVE GOD WHEN YOU VOTE
Pastoral Message in the Archdiocese of Lingayen Dagupan for the 2019 Mid Term Elections
“STOP THE KILLINGS! DEFEND LIFE AND RIGHTS!”
On the Violent Death of Hon. Bernardino ‘Toto’ Patigas, Sr.
Ash Wednesday Pastoral Letter of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle
The Lenten season, which begins today, Ash Wednesday, is a time of mercy. It is an acceptable time (cf. 2 Cor 6, 2) to allow ourselves to be reconciled and to be renewed by the tenderness of the Father.
Statement of the Diocese of San Carlos
February 28, 2019We are greatly saddened and shocked that a young child is alleged to have been molested by one of our clergy. This painful incident creates a deep wound and hurt not only to the victim and the victim’s family but also to the communities and to the...
A most heinous desecration of a sacred place
As former religious leaders of Jolo we totally condemn the criminal bombing of the Jolo Cathedral.
Statement of Apostolic Vicariate of Jolo
Please pray for the victims of Mount Carmel Cathedral bombing in Jolo. Bishop Lito Lampon and I were attending the 118th CBCP Plenary in Manila when we heard the tragic news.
The Bangsamoro Organic Law and beyond
AS the plebiscite on the Bangsamoro Organic Law draws near, we, Mindanao Catholic Church Leaders for Peace, wish to express our support for its passage with the following observations.
Cardinal Tagle’s Christmas message
In the name of the Archdiocese of Manila I wish you and your loved ones a Blessed celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ!
STAND UP FOR THE NEWBORN JESUS!
Message of Archbishop Socrates B Villegas to the People of God in the Archdiocese of Lingayen Dagupan on the occasion of Christmas December 25, 2018
Message of Bishop Crispin Varquez, DD during the turnover ceremony of Balangiga Bells
Turnover of Balangiga Bells
December 15, 2018
Balangiga, Eastern Samar