Pastoral letter of Western Visayas bishops on the Tumandok killings
“The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties…especially of those who are poor or in...
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Note on Ash Wednesday: Distribution of ashes in time of pandemic
The time of the Pandemic has affected all aspects of our life and even our liturgical celebrations.
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Pastoral statement on potential Covid-19 vaccines in the Philippines
After almost a year of suffering the ravages of the pandemic– both in terms of lost lives and a devastated economy – it is only right that we thank God for the news that scientists have developed vaccines to immunize persons against COVID-19.
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Pope Francis’ message for the 29th World Day of the Sick
The celebration of the XXIX World Day of the Sick on 11 February 2021, the liturgical memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lourdes,
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Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Christmas message
I would like to bring to everyone the message that the Church proclaims on this feast with the words of the prophet Isaiah: “To us a child is born, to us a son is given” (Is 9:6)
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A Christmas Message
“For a child is born to us, a son is given us.” (Isaiah 9:6 – First Reading, Mass During the Night, the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord)
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A culture of care as a path to peace
At the dawn of a new year, I extend cordial greetings to Heads of State and Government, leaders of International Organizations, spiritual leaders and followers of the different religions, and to men and women of good will.
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Mission for and with the Youth
Mission for and with the Youth A Letter to the Youth Dear Young People, Joyful greetings to you in...
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Instructions on the celebration of Aguinaldo Masses, Misa de Gallo or Simbang Gabi
One of the powerful expressions of Filipino Catholic faith is the practice of novena Masses (Aguinaldo Masses, Misa de Gallo, Simbang Gabi) traditionally held at dawn from December 16 to 24.
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CBCP Pastoral Letter for the 2021 Year of Missio Ad Gentes
The Philippine Church rejoices as it enters a national celebration of the 500 Years of Christianity in our treasured homeland.
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Dialogue towards harmony and a Covid-free society
Our observance of the Mindanao Week of Peace from Nov. 26 to Dec. 2 this year 2020 takes place within the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, continuing armed conflict in several areas of Mindanao, and the widespread destruction brought about by typhoons in Luzon.
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“He calms the storm” (Ps 107:29)
It has been seven years since Super Typhoon Haiyan or Yolanda came our way. Despite the pandemic we are going through, we still have fresh memories of the horrors we went through last November 8, 2013 and the painful months and years after.
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