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…

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…

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