New Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy: His installation set Sept. 30 

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 07/24/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Archbishop-designate Albert Sy Uy is set to be installed as the head of the Archdiocese of Cebu in September. “With hearts full of joy, we announce to you all that on Sept. 30, 2025, Tuesday,…

Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy named new Archbishop of Cebu

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Pope Leo XIV has named the new Archbishop for Cebu. Bishop Alberto Uy of Tagbilaran City in Bohol will be succeeding outgoing Archbishop Jose Palma, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)…

Palma did not endorse any bets – Cebu Archdiocese

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/08/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma is not endorsing any political candidates running for the Midterm Elections this year. The Archdiocese of Cebu made this clarification after posters were seen depicting Palma shaking hands with…

‘Ecce Sacerdos’: Silver Jubilarian Priests share journey of 25 years of  priesthood 

CDN Digital 02/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “What does it matter to be a priest?”  This was the question posed by Fr. Mike Raypan, one of the members of the Batch ’96 Priests of the Archdiocese of Cebu while reminiscing…

Archbishop Palma set to get out of hospital, to preside over Fiesta Señor Mass this Sunday

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/16/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma will still preside over the Pontifical Mass for the culmination of Fiesta Señor 2021 this Sunday, January 17. Msgr. Joseph Tan, spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Cebu, confirmed to…

Cebu archbishop in hospital for COVID-19 symptoms but Church exec says ‘no need to worry’

Ador Vincent Mayol - Senior Reporter / @inquirervisayas 01/15/2021

CEBU CITY—Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma was taken to the hospital after showing COVID-19 symptoms, mainly cough and cold. But Msgr. Joseph Tan, spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Cebu, said there was no need to worry. “He is…

Palma: Bring good memories of 2019 to 2020

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/01/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Bring the good memories of 2019 to 2020. This was the message of  Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma in his homily during the New Year’s eve mass he officiated at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral on…

LOOK: 9th day of Misa de Gallo at CCTN with Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma

Gerard Vincent Francisco 12/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma officiated his last Misa de Gallo for 2019 on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at the Cebu Catholic Television Network (CCTN) Holy Family Oratory along Cardinal Rosales Avenue here.  https://www.facebook.com/cdndigital/videos/446255176318324/ During the…

Palma: I don’t solicit funds through email

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/22/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines —Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma has released another statement, reiterating that he does not solicit money through electronic mail (email). This he said on Monday, October 21, 2019, after he received information that a…

Palma: Replace 1 cut tree with 100 new seedlings

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma said that he does not approve of the recent cutting of roadside trees in the southern part of Cebu province, but the prelate said that he understands the need…

Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma hopes for speedy resolution of Silawan case

Futch Anthony Inso 04/12/2019

Cebu City, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma on Friday, April 12, 2019, urged authorities to resolve the killing of Christine Lee Silawan as soon as possible.  Palma, however, understands that solving the crime is a big…

MAO BA?

MAO BA? 10/18/2017

FAREWELL CARDI Cebu Archbishop Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal Vidal’s death on Wednesday morning after days of confinement in a private hospital in Cebu City was mourned by netizens. Inday Faith commented on Facebook. “Our deepest sympathy and condolences…

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