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The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on mourns the death on Thursday, February 1, of two former bishops: Nereo Odchimar and Honesto “Onie” Pacana who have both served Mindanao in southern Philippines, according to the CBCP News.

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“We would like to initiate conversations in our communities, parishes, and the Basic Ecclesial Communities, especially if there are still forces that are pushing for Charter Change in whatever form,” said Bishop Pablo Virgilio David.

The CCBI Executive Committee appointed Sister Jonita Dundung as the Executive Secretary to the Commission for Ecology during their

"I consider it one of the most important books on Christianity in the Philippines to have been published in the last half-century,” says Dale T. Irvin

The Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) released two books: “Complementary Norms to the Code of Canon Law” and “User Guide for Book VI of the Code of Canon Law."

"There should not be any room for disharmony or rivalry; the only aim of each church is to give testimony to the life of Christ by being faithful disciples of the Master," said cardinal Tagle.

The app will provide information about various Catholic institutions, entities, and associations as stakeholders.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) advises the faithful to observe “careful discernment, discussion, and prayer” amid the circulating signature campaign aiming to amend the country’s Constitution.

We “can always care for the sick person, caress them, even if healing is not always possible,” said the Holy Father.

Cardinal Aviz said the new style of walking together can be and must be learned this time when “an overly individualistic spirituality is emerging."

“Immediately stop the bombs and missiles and end hostile attitudes. Everywhere," said the Pope

Singkawang, a coastal city and port located in the province of West Kalimantan, on the island of Borneo in Indonesia, ranked the most tolerant city, reported research by a human rights group, the SETARA Institute, based in Jakarta.

Pope Francis has declared Taytay church in the Diocese of Antipolo in the province of Rizal as a minor basilica, making it one of the only 23 churches on that status in the Philippines.

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"Today is the day to thank and appreciate our almighty God, as this educational institution has crossed 75 years of teaching with pride," Father Hemanto said.

Fr. Felix Raj said, “An award reflects people’s appreciation and recognition of what one has achieved in the past and an invitation to continue the work further for growth in the future. And I still have miles to go.”

Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Napoleon Sipalay, a Dominican priest, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Alaminos in the Philippines.

"For us Catholics, it is not a matter of choosing the sacramental life of the Church versus popular piety... It is never a question of choosing one," said Archbishop Charles John Brown.

The CDPI is to help the diocesan priests in the country foster a deeper understanding of their priesthood, whereby they appreciate and perform their priestly ministry effectively.