Diocesan Statements
A most heinous desecration of a sacred place
As former religious leaders of Jolo we totally condemn the criminal bombing of the Jolo Cathedral.
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
‘Respect Historical Integrity, Respect Church Property’
We, the Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese of Borongan collectively OBJECT TO and STRONGLY STAND AGAINST the transfer of one or all of the Bells of Balangiga from their historical and rightful habitat, which is the Parish Church of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr, in Balangiga, Eastern Samar, Diocese of Borongan.
“What must we do?” (Luke 3:14)
Pastoral Letter on the celebration of National Youth Day on December 16
Archdiocese of Lipa
“On the bells are inscribed the words ‘Holy to the Lord'” (Zech 14:20)
After years of waiting and uncertainty, this season of Advent, the season of waiting, is yielding us an early Christmas gift—the return of the Bells of Balangiga. God has shown great favor to our Local Church and, by extension, to our country.
Pastoral Letter on the 5th Annual Commemoration of Super Typhoon Yolanda
As we commemorate this year the 5th anniversary of the onslaught of Yolanda, a powerful force that first made its landfall in Eastern Samar, we especially remember the following:
Statement of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baguio on the recent super typhoon Ompong
To the Faithful of the Diocese of Baguio and Other Concerned People
“WALKING TOGETHER” Growing Trees for Life and Justice
PASTORAL LETTER | CELEBRATING THE SEASON OF CREATION
MESSAGE TO THE CATHOLIC FAITHFUL OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DAVAO on the recent commentaries and pronouncements regarding the faith of the Catholic church and the teachings from the bible
Peace! Recently, we have heard of some pronouncements and commentaries regarding our faith in God in the Catholic Church, and our teachings from the Bible. I believe that these pronouncements and commentaries have caused us uneasiness, worries, sadness and confusion.