The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has appointed the Fr. Jose Conrado Estafia of the Diocese of Talibon as national director of Stella Maris–Philippines, the Church’s apostolate to the maritime community. Estafia succeeds Fr. John Mission of the Archdiocese of Cebu, who has served in...
With Lent approaching, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is urging Catholics to fast not only from food but also from digital distractions. CBCP President Gilbert Garcera said modern technology, while beneficial, often consumes attention and weakens spiritual focus, making digital media fasting a...
A Catholic archbishop on Tuesday warned priests against clericalism, entitlement and complacency as church leaders from across Mindanao gathered for a regional clergy assembly in Zamboanga City. Archbishop Julius Tonel of Zamboanga said clericalism and entitlement undermine the Church’s mission by hardly listening, damaging credibility and...
Delegates from various dioceses and biblical apostolates across the country gathered in Baguio City for the 26th National Biblical Workshop held from February 2 to 5, 2026 at Hotel Supreme, Baguio City. Organized as a national venue for formation, dialogue, and collaboration, the workshop was...
Catholic social action should focus on restoring human dignity rather than chasing projects or targets, the head of Caritas Philippines said Tuesday. Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos warned that social ministry loses its purpose when it becomes driven by reports, funding cycles, and measurable outputs...
The leadership of the Catholic Church said Monday it is open to dialogue with the Marcos administration, but only if it serves the common good. Archbishop Gilbert Garcera, who recently assumed office as president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, said dialogue is an...
The episcopal office is not a promotion or reward for service, but a mission that continues the work of Jesus and his apostles, Rome-based Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle said Saturday. Tagle, the pro-prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization, delivered the message in his homily...
Pope Leo XIV urged unity and service to the poor as Cebu Catholics gathered for the annual Fiesta Señor at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu. In a message sent by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, the pope said the annual...
The pilgrim image of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Mexico will visit the Philippines later this year, marking a key event ahead of the 500th anniversary of the Marian apparitions. The Association of Catholic Shrines and Pilgrimages in the Philippines (ACSP) said the visit supports national...
An international media executive has been appointed the first lay communications officer of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Edwin Lopez, 65, a married layman, was named executive secretary of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Social Communications (ECSC), a position previously held by clergy. Lopez...