Cebu Archbishop Palma on Tinieblas: Christ’s death brings new life

Pia Piquero 04/19/2025

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the observance of Tinieblas entered its third and final day on Holy Saturday, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma emphasized the liturgy’s shift from mourning to hope. He urged the faithful to reflect…

Palma urges faithful to reflect on Christ’s love this Holy Week

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As the long weekend begins for this year’s Holy Week, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma urged faithful to take this opportunity to reflect on Jesus Christ’s love. Palma on Maundy Thursday, April 17, led the…

Faith on trial: Cebu clergy abuse case divides public opinion

Pia Piquero 01/31/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An online database tracking sexual abuse cases involving Catholic clergy recently identified at least 10 priests with ties to Cebu accused of sexually abusing minors. The database, maintained by the US-based advocacy group…

Archbishop Jose Palma: ‘Hope never disappoints’

Pia Piquero 12/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma delivered a message of hope and peace during a media gathering on Saturday, December 21. He reminded everyone that hope is a constant force that never fails, and affirmed…

‘Pilgrims of Hope’: Cebu archdiocese prepares for Jubilee Year 2025

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a few weeks, the Archdiocese of Cebu will open its ceremonies for the Jubilee Year 2025, centered on the theme, “Pilgrims of Hope.” On Tuesday, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma, Fr. Glenn Theresse…

Cebu City to host 5th Asian Apostolic Congress on Mercy

Shannah Rose Pardo 07/10/2024

CEBU CITY,  Philippines — After taking a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, the Asian Apostolic Congress on Mercy (AACOM) will make a comeback this year. The AACOM, a convergence of the different devotees of…

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines ‘unanimously’ approves proposal for new Cebu dioceses

Wenilyn Sabalo 07/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The proposal of the Archdiocese of Cebu to create additional dioceses under its ecclesiastical jurisdiction got “unanimous” approval from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma announced in…

Palma: St. Therese reminds us all to be grateful

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Saint Thérèse reminds us all to be forever grateful for whatever blessings we have received.” This was the message of Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma in his homily during the send-off Mass for the…

Archdiocese of Cebu to present to CBCP the location of the three proposed dioceses in July

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Archdiocese of Cebu is set a to present this July to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) the identified locations for the three new dioceses that are being proposed here.…

Pope Francis appoints Palma as newest member of Dicastery for Culture and Education

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma is the newest member of the Vatican office, having been appointed by Pope Francis as a member of the recently established Dicastery for Culture and Education. This was announced…

Palma: Jesus is the light in all troubles in life

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 12/24/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the Catholic faithful celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ followed by the Feast of the Sagrada Familia, of the three kings, and of the Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu, Archbishop Jose Palma…

Palma happy with big crowd of devotees at fiesta Mass

Futch Anthony Inso 11/21/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma could not hold his happiness during his homily on the pontifical mass to celebrate the feast of the miraculous image of Nuestra Señora de Regla at the National Shrine’s…

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