Billones to return to Jaro as its new archbishop

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/03/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Auxiliary Bishop Midyphil Billones is set to return to his hometown in Jaro, Iloilo as the Vatican assigned him to lead the Roman Catholic Church there. The Archdiocese of Cebu on Sunday,…

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…

Palma on accused Cebu priests: They were cleared to return to ministry

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The names of at least 10 priests assigned in Cebu, both past and present, appeared in the latest database of clerics accused of sexual abuse. Nonprofit organization BishopAccountability released its Philippine database of…

Bishop Labajo officially leads Caraga’s newest diocese

Alexander Lopez - Philippine News Agency 01/29/2025

BUTUAN CITY – Bishop Ruben Labajo was formally installed Tuesday as the first bishop of the newly established Diocese of Prosperidad in Agusan del Sur. The installation ceremony was presided over by Archbishop Jose Cabantan of the Metropolitan…

EXPLAINER: The Catholic Church in Cebu’s campaign against divorce

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — This Saturday, July 27, the Roman Catholic Church here will organize a rally opposing the passage of the divorce bill. Hundreds of devotees are expected to attend the event, which will be led…

In Cebu, 122k sign Catholic church campaign vs divorce

Philippine News Agency 07/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Archdiocese of Cebu has so far gathered 122,000 signatures from those who oppose the passage of the divorce bill. In a press conference on Saturday, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma said the Roman…

Pope Francis appoints 2 Cebu priests for Vatican diplomatic posts

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pope Francis has appointed two Cebuano priests to key positions within the diplomatic service of the Holy See, the Catholic Church here said. The Archdiocese of Cebu announced on Wednesday, July 3, that…

Sugbuswak: Laity supports proposal with plans, programs to strengthen Church

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on the Laity of the Archdiocese of Cebu on Wednesday, February 14,  presented their statement on the proposed Sugbuswak which would give birth to two new dioceses in Cebu. In a…

Cebu Archdiocese warns: ‘Beware of scammers exploiting Child Jesus for donation’

Pia Piquero 01/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the religious atmosphere of Fiesta Señor and Sinulog permeates Cebu, it seems that some individuals are taking advantage of the vulnerability of the devotees. In the public advisory released by the Roman…

Sugbuswak: Cebu clergy, lay finalize proposal to break up Archdiocese of Cebu

Max Limpag 11/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — From a feasibility study, Sugbuswak, or the breakup of the Archdiocese of Cebu into three new territories, is now a proposal that will be presented again to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the…

Archdiocese of Cebu gears up for national retreat for priests in November 2023

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Archdiocese of Cebu is gearing up for the upcoming National Retreat for Priests (NRP) this coming November 7 -9, 2023. On Tuesday, NRP 2023’s chairman of the working committee, Sister Fe Barino,…

Archdiocese of Cebu: Don’t rush breakup, some Cebu priests say

Max Limpag 09/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The division of the Archdiocese of Cebu into three new territories should be centered on better pastoral management and not rushed to serve as a legacy for a retiring archbishop. It should also…

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