Diocesan Statements
“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.
Statement on Pope Francis remark regarding civil unions
In a documentary film entitled FRANCESCO that premiered in Italy last week, an old interview with Pope Francis conducted in Spanish appeared where he said the following:
Movements of the ship: Sail, carry and reach
Pastoral Message on the occasion of the 25th National Seafarers Sunday 27 September 2020 In celebration of our National Seafarers Sunday, on behalf of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, let me express our gratitude for the services and sacrifices of...
Pastoral Instructions for All Saints and All Souls Day
September 21, 2020 Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist Circular 2020-33 RE: All Saint's-All Souls' Day Reverend Fathers: It is evident and to be expected that like the Lenten and Easter seasons, our observance of All Saints-All Souls Days will be...
Pastoral Instruction: One with Our Beloved Dead
A few weeks ago, the mayors of Metro Manila came out with a resolution to
close the public cemeteries from October 31 to November 3 this year to avoid
large crowds congregating and thus spread the Corona 19 virus.
Study from home: Our salvation, our formation and our work
Remember our dear students, study from home is our salvation, our formation and our work.
Archdiocese of Manila’s Clergy Statement Against Death Penalty
The country is once again in the throes of dealing with the specter of death penalty as both the House of Representatives and the Senate are now preparing for its immediate reimposition as a State policy.
In solidarity and defense of our doctors and nurses at the frontlines of COVID-19 response
The Presidential late-night address did not respond well to the collective cry of our Medical Health Workers—an appeal to declare the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) protocol for the Greater Manila Area to address the growing infections of COVID-19.
Pastoral position on gov’t feasibility study of introducing nuclear energy
We ask “why?” and “why now?” Do we really need it? With this unprecedented and tumultuous time of Covid-19 pandemic, our priority is to instill hope and foster healing of our people, recovery of our economy and rebuilding of livelihood.
Our reason against imposition of death penalty
We stand against the imposition of Death Penalty. Why? First and foremost, life is a precious gift from God.
Pre-SONA Statement on Negros Killings
Amid a global health crisis, unjust killings across the country continue. We, sadly, must admit that it is unlikely for our government to use its power to stop this, because from the very start of the Duterte administration, it is officially endorsed.
Raise up our Sail, Rise up for our Country
Last Sunday, July 12 was Sea Sunday. Our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis affirms “we are united with all those who work in the sea, especially those who are far from their loved ones and their country.”