Filipino bishop encourages participation in the Fifth Asian Apostolic Congress on Mercy

The World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM) officials are calling on the faithful to join the Fifth Asian Apostolic Congress on Mercy (AACOM), scheduled for October 14–19, 2024, in Cebu, Philippines.

Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos, WACOM Asia Director, emphasized the importance of this gathering as a chance to deepen the understanding and experience of God's mercy during these challenging times.

“Our dearest faithful, as we prepare for this grace-filled event, the 5th Asian Apostolic Congress on Mercy, hosted by the Archdiocese of Cebu, we warmly invite you to join us. Your presence and active participation will be a great honor,” Bishop Santos said in a message aired on Radio Veritas Philippines.

Themed ‘Divine Mercy: Pilgrimage of Hope in Asia,’ the six-day event will feature talks from prominent speakers, including Malolos Bishop Dennis Villarojo, San Jose de Antique Bishop Marvyn Maceda, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, Fr. Patrice Chocholski, Fr. Kazimierz Chwalek, and former Supreme Court Justice Hilario Davide.

The Congress will open on October 14 with a Holy Mass at the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu at 4:00 PM, presided over by Papal Nuncio to the Philippines, Archbishop Charles Brown.

The event will culminate in a foot procession at 3:00 AM on October 19 from the Cebu Provincial Capitol, followed by a closing Mass at 6:00 AM at the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu.

“It will surely be moments of mercy and immense blessings for all of us. Let us think of mercy, speak of mercy, and perform acts of mercy,” urged Bishop Santos.

To date, around 1,500 participants, including 124 international delegates, have registered for the event.

For those interested in attending, the AACOM will be held at the IEC Convention Center in Cebu City.

For more information and to register, please contact Rev. Fr. Andrei Ventanilla at +639438494111, the Divine Mercy Archdiocese of Cebu Office at 346-5442, Sis Imma Alfon at (0917) 594-3002, Sis Liza Rago at (0915) 905-0575, Kathrina Buletin at +639957662168, or Jinnie Pahuriray at +639562718128.

You can also register by emailing 5thaacom2024@gmail.com or by visiting the registration link: https://bit.ly/5thAACOMRegistrationForms.