CBCP Statements
CBCP circular encouraging the faithful to return to Sunday Masses in churches
On March 13, 2020 we issued a circular saying that, “Depending on the given circumstances, the Local Ordinaries may exercise their prerogative to dispense the faithful from the Sunday and the Holy Days of Obligation” (cf. Circular No. 20-14, n.2).
CBCP statement on the National Synodal Consultation
We hear Pope Francis constantly calling for a Church whose members strive to live in unity and harmony (communion)
‘Pagmalasakitan ninyo ang kapakanan ng kapwa’ (cf. Filipos 2:4)
Sa mga salita ng Apostol San Pablo, bumabati at nanawagan kaming muli sa inyo habang papalapit na ang Halalan at nagsisimula pa lamang ang lokal na kampanya.
Joining Pope Francis in Consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Blessed Mother
It has been more than four weeks now since Russia declared a war of occupation against Ukraine.
CBCP message of solidarity with Pope Francis’ call to prayer
The CBCP unites itself spiritually with Pope Francis, as he grieves over the quick deterioration of the situation in Ukraine.
“The Truth Will Set You Free” (John 8:32)
As we commemorate the EDSA People Power Revolution this February 25, the day we reclaimed our freedom, we call upon you brothers and sisters, whatever your political color or status in society.
A call for unity and action amid a climate emergency and planetary crisis
Today, COVID-19 has taken more than 5.62 million1 lives globally and plunged nations into economic devastation.
Decree of Implementation on the Revised Translation of the Trinitarian Conclusion of the Collects and Presidential Prayers
On 13 May 2020 (Prot. N. 228/20), a communication from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments was sent to the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines
CBCP message congratulating Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa
We, your Pastors and Bishops, wish to add our voices to that of the entire nation in congratulating Ms. Maria Ressa, for being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts “to safeguard freedom of expression.”
Jesus walked with them (Luke 24:15)
Future generations will look back to this day the seventeenth of October 2021 as a historic milestone in the life of the Church.
CBCP message for the speedy recovery of Cardinal Advincula
The Archdiocese of Manila, in a statement released last night, confirmed that Cardinal Jose F. Advincula, Archbishop of Manila, tested positive for COVID-19. He is now on quarantine observing strict protocols.
CBCP message for the victims of Typhoon Jolina
On the day we joyously celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of Mary, our brothers and sisters in the Philippines,