Palma backs CBCP’s decision on the proper gesture of hands during ‘Our Father’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 07/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The faithful can either hold or raise their hands in praying the Lord’s Prayer in the Mass, this was the decision of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Cebu Archbishop Jose…

CBCP: It’s up to faithful how to pray ‘Our Father’

Kathleen de Villa 07/15/2023

Whether raised, joined together or held by someone else’s hands, Catholic churchgoers may use any of these gestures in praying “The Lord’s Prayer” during Mass. This was the official decision of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the…

CBCP sinabing ‘blasphemous’ ang viral drag performance ni Pura Luka Vega: That is the prayer taught by Christ himself

Therese Arceo 07/15/2023

NAGSALITA na ang Catholic Bishop’s Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) ukol sa viral “Ama Namin” remix version drag performance ni Pura Luka Vega. Nitong Huwebes, July 13, ipinalabas sa “24 Oras” ang pahayag ng spokesperson ng organisasyon…

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…

Archbishop Palma on proper hand gesture during ‘Amahan Namo’

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 06/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma said it is high time for the Church to issue a decree on the proper gesture of the hands when reciting the Lord’s Prayer. This Palma said as many…

CBCP ‘begs forgiveness’ over exorcist’s case

Julie M. Aurelio, Kathleen de Villa - @inquirerdotnet 05/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Two weeks after an exorcist priest was arrested for “offending religious feelings,” the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has “begged forgiveness” for what CBCP head and Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David said…

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…

CBCP releases litany of thanks for better health

Dona Z. Pazzibugan, Kathleen de Villa - @inquirerdotnet 02/03/2023

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has released a new prayer of thanksgiving to replace the prayer of protection it issued three years ago against COVID-19. Called the “Litany of Gratitude after the COVID-19 pandemic,”…

Cebu bishop to faithful: Come out, attend mass in churches

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 10/15/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Auxiliary Bishop Ruben Labajo has echoed the call of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) for the Catholic faithful to attend mass physically now that COVID-induced restrictions have been eased. In…

CBCP encourages faithful to return to Sunday Masses in churches

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 10/15/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the easing of the COVID-induced community restrictions and protocols, a conference of Catholic diocesan bishops has called on the faithful to physically attend Mass inside churches. In a circular addressed to all…

Bishops remember Lagdameo : A visionary leader, gifted with sense of humor

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 07/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A visionary leader and someone who was gifted with a sense of humor. This was how Catholic bishops in country described Archbishop emeritus Angel Lagdameo of Jaro.  Lagdameo, who was also the former…

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