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…

CBCP creates 3 new suffragan dioceses including 2 in Cebu

Mariele Ocubillo 07/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Three new dioceses including two in Cebu have been named, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) revealed. On July 9, 2023, the Catholic bishops gathered for their plenary assembly in Kalibo,…

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…

Archdiocese of Cebu to host National Retreat for Priests in November 2023

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Aimed to provide the Catholic priests a time for personal reflection, renewal, and recommitment to their sacred calling, the Episcopal Commission on Clergy of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will…

IN PHOTOS: Divine Mercy Shrine de Cebu, soon to rise in Consolacion

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Archdiocese of Cebu has unveiled more renditions of the Divine Mercy Shrine de Cebu, as construction for the upcoming religious site continues. The Archdiocese on June 3 revealed the latest designs of…

Visita Iglesia: The Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

04/05/2023

CEBU City, Philippines–A place of great significance for the Catholic faithful in the Philippines is the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe de Cebu, located in Barangay Guadalupe, here. This image of the Virgin Mary, known…

Visita Iglesia: The Archdiocesan Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Minglanilla

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Every Holy Week, thousands of Catholic faithful congregate in the town of Minglanilla to celebrate Easter. The municipality’s Sugat Kabanhawan Festival, which depicts Christ’s resurrection and reuniting with His mother, the Virgin Mary,…

Archdiocese of Cebu reshuffles assignments of 50 priests

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu announced on Tuesday morning, March 28, 2023, the implementation of a “minor” reshuffling in the assignments of 50 priests in the Archdiocese. In a social media post…

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