Church News Archive

Legaspi tells people - Mass is not for propaganda
Submitted by voxbikol on Fri, 03/04/2009 - 03:09
Julma Narvadez
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

Caceres Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi, O.P., D.D. says in his homily during the Chrism Mass on March 20, Holy Thursday, at the Naga Cathedral that “truth is not defined by political interests and their anointed messengers. All political truth is partial and tainted; only the truth of Christ is pure and whole – and the truth of Christ cannot be grasped by those who manipulate His Church and instrumentalize the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, reducing it to the level of a political tool for political ends and propaganda.”

18th Philippine Catholic Congress on Deafness set in Bikol
Submitted by voxbikol on Fri, 03/04/2009 - 02:55
Pides Orata
Monday, November 19th, 2007

The 18th Philippine Catholic Congress on Deafness (PCCD) will be held at the Pili, Capitol Convention Centre on November 23-26 with the theme “WE  CARE: Creating an Enabling & Inclusive Environment for the Deaf.”

Initiated in 1989 by Fr. Luke Mootgard, the Executive Secretary of the Health and Handicap Committee of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines then, the annual Philippine Catholic Congress on Deafness is a gathering where insights and stories of the delegates are shared with other members of deaf organizations coming from the entire country.

Bishops, Religious react to new courts martial
Submitted by voxbikol on Fri, 03/04/2009 - 03:35
Melo M. Acuña
Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

Manila, 07 August 2007 – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Hermogenes Esperon’s order to create five courts martial to try soldiers accused of human rights violations drew mixed reactions from Catholic church leaders. In a press conference at Camp Aguinaldo Tuesday, Esperon said these courts martial will begin working tomorrow and try soldiers facing charges in civilian courts.

Butuan Bishop Juan de Dios Pueblos, a member of the Melo Commission said, “It is a positive step for stopping extrajudicial killings.”

Pope extends term of Cardinal Rosales
Submitted by voxbikol on Fri, 03/04/2009 - 03:22
Roy Lagarde
Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

MANILA, 08 August 2007— Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales will continue serving as Archbishop of Manila following an invitation of Pope Benedict XVI for him to continue his pastoral duty even if he reached his retirement age. The Apostolic Nunciature in the Philippines, in a letter forwarded to Rosales, said that the Holy Father had received his resignation letter but the Pope was inviting him “to continue his ministry.”

The Pope’s letter was read Wednesday at the Mass for the advance celebration of Rosales’ birthday with the Manila clergy at the Arzobispado de Manila.

Slow Justice for Slain Church Worker And Wife
Submitted by voxbikol on Fri, 03/04/2009 - 20:29
UCAN
Friday, June 29th, 2007

KIDAPAWAN CITY, Philippines, June 22 (UCAN) -- Relatives and friends of a former Church employee killed with his wife last year hope the two will not become just additional names on a long list of unsolved killings.

Father Peter Geremia told UCA News the National Bureau of Investigation sent him and the family of George and Maricel Vigo a report last year, saying a "very influential person" was behind the couple's death.

GSIS Brouhaha
Submitted by voxbikol on Fri, 03/04/2009 - 03:19
Jane Tria-Santelices
Friday, June 29th, 2007
It took a lot of discernment before I finally decided to lie out my sentiments and write something about an ugly incident that happened to me at GSIS during a routine government transaction.

Much as I wanted to bury the ruckus under the list of "experiences," I felt that I needed to say my piece here to finally attain my peace.

As a good civil servant, I was just following the drudgery of a simple GSIS procedure like applying for an E-Card Plus – another requirement for all government employees – when suddenly; a very routine procedure went awry and downright bizarre!

CBCP Commission Slams Arroyo for Jalosjos Favor
Submitted by voxbikol on Fri, 03/04/2009 - 02:24
CBCPNews
Friday, June 29th, 2007

15 June 2007— A Commission of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) lambasted President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyos’ commutation of convicted child rapist Romeo Jalosjos’ two life sentences.

Rodolfo Diamante, executive secretary of the CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care (ECPPC), said the decision clearly demonstrate the "bias" of the present administration for known political allies.

Episcopal Ordination of New Daet Bishop Set
Submitted by voxbikol on Fri, 03/04/2009 - 19:33
Pides Orata
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

More than 30 bishops from all over the country will grace the Solemn Episcopal Ordination of Most Rev. Gilbert A. Garcera, D.D. on June 29, 2007. This was confirmed by Fr. Rex Andrew Alarcon, Executive Secretary of the Executive Committee.

Church Leads Rally Against Lanao Canvassing
Submitted by voxbikol on Fri, 03/04/2009 - 17:42
UCAN
Thursday, June 14th, 2007

June 5, 2007—Thousands of people from Iligan City and towns of Lanao del Norte joined prayer rallies protesting the results of the canvassing of three controversial ballot boxes from three towns in Lanao del Norte.

II. REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE CELEBRATION
Submitted by voxbikol on Fri, 03/04/2009 - 03:26
Fr. Allan Roy Remo
Thursday, June 14th, 2007

A. Preparatory Stage
1. Baptismal Certificate of both the bride and the groom. They must be new (no less than six months old) and properly marked with 'FOR MARRIAGE PURPOSES" by the issuing parish and duly signed by the parish priest or his parochial vicar and not by the parish secretary.

“Underground bishop” of Zhengding arrested anew
Submitted by voxbikol on Fri, 03/04/2009 - 03:33
UCAN
Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

Rome (AsiaNews) – The underground bishop of Zhengding (Hebei), Msgr. Giulio Jia Zhiguo, was arrested by police last June 5th. This is the ninth time that the prelate has been arrested since 2004. The episode was reported by the American Kung Foundation, as association which fights for religious freedom in China.

Political killings, Abductions, mar Freedom Day celebration
Submitted by voxbikol on Fri, 03/04/2009 - 03:07
UCAN
Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

June 1, 2007—The Catholic bishops’ leadership said they are “shamed and saddened” the country continues to record high in corruption and cases of human rights abuses.

In a message for the celebration of the 109th anniversary of Philippine Independence, CBCP president Archbishop Angel Lagdameo stressed the said issues that continue to haunt the current administration are “negative” notes to the celebration of Independence Day.

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