Pastoral Letter | Our country and the Ten Commandments
It is almost Christmas and we start our simbang gabi with mixed feelings of expectant joy and hope but with trouble and distress.
Diocesan Statements
Joint pastoral exhortation on the plight of our fisher folk and the West Philippine Sea dispute
It was a question of concern – one that stirred the hearts of his disciples and eventually led to the recognition: “It is the Lord!”.
FULL TEXT: Archbishop Villegas issues guidance on Vatican declaration ‘Fiducia supplicans’
This blessing of mercy is not and cannot be a blessing of sanctification since we cannot ask God to bless something that, as Fiducia supplicans explains, is not “conformed to God’s will, as expressed in the teachings of the Church”.
STATEMENT: 10th anniversary of Supertyphoon Yolanda
As we commemorate the 10th year anniversary of Supertyphoon Yolanda, a catastrophic event that left an indelible mark on our diocese and the entire nation, we solemnly remember everyone in prayer and thanksgiving.
The cry of the earth and the cry of the poor
As we celebrate the Season of Creation this year, commencing on September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and culminating on October 4, the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, we are reminded of our sacred duty to care for the earth and all its inhabitants.
Pastoral Letter of Bishop Gerardo Alminaza for Laudato Si Week 2023 (May 21-28)
This year marks the eighth (8th) anniversary of the publication of the encyclical Laudato Si’. The guiding theme for this year’s celebration will be “Hope for the Earth. Hope for Humanity”.
FULL TEXT: Balanga diocese’s pastoral letter about BNPP
It is said that due to the lack of electricity or the increase in oil price, there are those who are, once again, advancing the rehabilitation of the Bataan
FULL TEXT: Archbishop Villegas’ pastoral letter for New Year 2023
We are in the Season that celebrates the Birth of Emmanuel – God-with-us, the Lord Jesus.
FULL TEXT: Cardinal Advincula’s message for Christmas 2022
Unto us is born a child, a savior, Jesus Christ, our Lord!
FULL TEXT: Statement of the 17th Mindanao-Sulu Pastoral Conference
We, the 275 delegates to the 17th Mindanao-Sulu Pastoral Conference- lay faithful, consecrated men and women, priests and bishops- have reflected on the theme: The Gift of Faith and New Evangelization as a Synodal Church.
FULL TEXT: Cardinal Advincula’s Easter message
Every time we profess our faith, we declare that “Jesus suffered, died, and was buried; he descended into hell;
Bishop Parcon’s Christmas message
It was a dark and cold night. The evening after our celebration of the first Misa de Gallo was terrible for all of us. It was a dreary and horrible night.