Greetings during the blessed octave of the Feast of Christmas! As I recently wrote to you about the tragedy of the tropical cyclone Urduja, that storm was followed by the storm Vinta that cut through Mindanao and left over 200 dead, tens of thousands homeless, and many still missing. Even…
21431 Marlin Circle Shade Gap PA 17255 814-259-3680 grassroots1@pa.net December 27, 2017 Dear Friends, I’m writing you, along with many others, almost all of whom now or have been involved in social justice activities, to constitute an ongoing think tank for the Coalition, contributing their thinking and experience periodically to…
By blocking the exit from Earth’s atmosphere of heat produced by the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation and certain agricultural practices, we are causing a steady rise in the global mean temperature, which is becoming more ominous with every passing day because increasing heat means increasing the melting of the…
Statement of the Mindanao Bishops on the Extension of Martial Law in the Context of the Current Situation in Mindanao To All People of Good Will: Soon we celebrate the birth of the Child Jesus, the Prince of Peace. To announce his birth angels sang to shepherds on the hills…
During this holy season of Advent in preparation for the joyous season of Christmas, particularly as we celebrate the Misa de Gallo, tragedy has again struck our beloved country in the typhoon Urduja. The full reports are not yet fully in but there are at least over 40 deaths, many…
December 20, 2017 Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ: A blessed Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. May we take this opportunity to bring to your attention three (3) important issues that gravely threaten two fundamental institutions in our country – the Family and the Judiciary. These 3…
It was with shock and deep sadness that we received the news about the brutal and senseless murder of Fr. Marcelito “Tito” Paez by unidentified assailants on Monday, 04 December 2017. We extend our heartfelt condolences to our brother bishop, the Most Rev. Roberto C. Mallari, D.D., Bishop of Diocese…
15 December 2018 Dear Most Rev. Archbishops, Bishops, and Diocesan Administrators Greetings of peace and good health! The Church’s service to the sick and those who care for them must continue with renewed vigor, in fidelity to the Lord’s command and following the eloquent example of her Founder and Master.…
Efren Avenido, former priest from the Diocese of Daet, who has been officially dismissed by the Catholic Church last March 2017 for sexual abuse of minors has been known to celebrate sacraments in the Archdiocese of Manila. Archbishop Gilbert Garcera, while he was still Bishop of Daet, has issued a…
Mater Ecclesiae: “Behold, your son… Behold, your mother. And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.” (Jn 19:26-27) Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Church’s service to the sick and those who care for them must continue with renewed vigour, in fidelity to the Lord’s command (cf. Lk 9:2-6; Mt 10:1-8; Mk 6:7-13) and…
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