Diocesan Statements
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.”
Twenty-one days of prayer in Lingayen-Dagupan
We feel clouds of helplessness and discouragement hovering over us and our brothers and sisters
We are taking the wrong path
With the clergy of Lingayen Dagupan, we deeply regret the decision of the President to sign the Anti-Terror Bill into law over and above the vehement objections of well-meaning citizens.It is morally wrong, we humbly submit, to leave the terms of such powerful bill to...
Statement of the Archdiocese of Manila against the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020
We, the clergy of the Archdiocese of Manila, are against any form of terror or lawlessness and we condemn those engaged in these activities that are meant to destroy lives, properties and the peace we all deserve to experience.
Staying at Home: OPO
Our dear under twenty years old church workers,You miss the church. We miss you too. You are always there to fulfill our Sunday obligations, best dressed in every celebration of the Holy Eucharist. You are always available for any parish activities and projects. You...
Safe, sign of God’s mercy, and setting good examples
I am writing to you as you stay home and watch our Holy Mass through live streaming. This is one of the things considered to be your “new normal.”
All who take the sword will perish by the sword (Matthew 26:52)
As a pastor, I too am dismayed by what terrorists have done throughout the world and in the Philippines.