Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines

With a focus on communion, participation, and mission and an acknowledgment of both its positive and negative aspects, the project, "Assessing the Current Landscape of Catholic Christianity in the Philippines: Towards Synodality," seeks to give a broad picture of the state of Catholic Christianity in the nation.

Filipino Catholic bishops will gather in at the Pope Pius XII Catholic Center in Manila from January 28 to 30 for their 125th plenary assembly. The meeting involves discussions on a broad range of topics affecting the faithful in the country.

"Let us resist the temptation of self-absorption. May we not be simply concerned with self-preservation. Rather, let us look at the needs of others as our own," said Bishop Rex Andrew Alarcon, chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Youth.

The purpose of the summit is to keep church employees informed of the most effective means of spreading the gospel, which is through modern digital media.

Bishop Pablo Virgilio David urged Filipinos to pick servant leaders rather than monarchs and bosses.