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A 47-year-old man of the cloth has become the first priest to be ordained bishop in Ipil diocese in southern Philippines. Bishop Jose Rapadas was raised to the episcopacy in a ceremony at th... Read more
By CBCP News August 8, 2019 Manila, Philippines A Catholic bishop has encouraged church media practitioners to explore further how communication can be used for communion building. Bishop My... Read more
By CBCP News August 6, 2019 Manila, Philippines Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan may be a vocal critic of the government’s brutal battle against illegal drugs but asserted he did not... Read more
“I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) “Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) My dear People of God: The Hope... Read more
CBCP Permanent CouncilDecember 1, 2019 – November 30, 2021 President: Abp. Romulo G. VallesVice President: Bp. Pablo Virgilio S. DavidTreasurer: Abp. John F. DuSecretary General: Fr. Marvin... Read more
Episcopal Committee on Basic Ecclesial Communities Bp. Jose A. Cabantan Episcopal Commission on Biblical Apostolate Bp. Sofronio A. Bancud, SSS Episcopal Office on Bioethics Bp. Ricardo L. B... Read more
By CBCP News June 6, 2019 Manila, Philippines Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Antonio Tobias of Novaliches, and appointed as his successor Fr. Roberto Gaa of the Archdioc... Read more
By CBCP News May 21, 2019 Rome, Italy Pope has received a small replica of “La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc” as a gift from Bishop Renato Mayugba of Laoag. The pope was given the 18-inch... Read more
By Courtney Grogan Catholic News Agency May 21, 2019 VATICAN— Pope Francis said Monday that each bishop has a duty to have a strong, close relationship with his priests with a firm warning t... Read more
By CBCP News March 25, 2019 Manila, Philippines Pope Francis on Monday has made two appointments in the Philippines. At 7pm today, he named Fr. Cosme Almedilla as the new bishop of Butuan an... Read more
