Palma emphasized that Cebu is now a conference center, not only in the Philippines but also in Asia, because it is the most convenient for many in terms of travel, cost, and, above all, the hospitality of the Cebuanos.
Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo said that full transparency of the Church’s expenditures can help dispel criticisms claiming it only exploits the poor and the needy for profit and selfish goals.
The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints issued the "nihil obstat" (nothing stands in the way), last February 5, 2024, in the Vatican, giving authority to the Diocese of Laoag to start a local investigation into Niña Ruiz-Abad's reputation and holiness.
“EDSA was not a victory for one party and the defeat of another. It was not a triumph of one family vanquishing another. It was as the fulfillment of a promise, a particular instance of a triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary,” Bishop Dennis said.
“The Church stands with them, and as [shepherds] from various ecclesiastical jurisdictions with fisherfolk within our pastoral care, we stand with them and we bishops give voice to their fears and anxieties, their woes and their concerns,” they said.
“Whether in their homes, their workplaces, in the church, or out in the streets, devotees must carry in their heart… the loving gaze of Jesus,” Cardinal Advincula said.
Prelate said, "The society faces many challenges, but it is important to remember that the Blessed Mother was born according to God's will and that every human life has a purpose in the world."
Bishop Victor Dela Cruz Ocampo of Gumaca Diocese, Philippines, passed away at 5:58 PM at the hospital in Gumaca in Quezon province, Philippines, on March 16 from a heart attack at 71.
