Manila cardinal names Fr Roy M. Bellen as the new president, CEO of Radio Veritas 846

The Archdiocese of Manila has appointed Fr. Roy M. Bellen as the new president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Radio Veritas 846, the country’s leading Catholic radio station.

According to the appointment issued by Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula, this is part of the ongoing mission of the Catholic Church to strengthen the work of evangelization in the modern era.

“In our earnest desire to sustain the ongoing evangelization programs of the Church in keeping with the demands of the times and needs of the People of God and cognizant of the power of all the means of social communications for the mission of new evangelization,” the letter said. 

The appointment is effective starting May 3.

Fr. Bellen succeeds Fr. Anton C.T. Pascual, who served for 20 years as president of Radio Veritas. Under Pascual’s leadership, the station has become a strong voice of faith, truth, and hope for millions of Filipinos inside and outside the country.

The leadership of Radio Veritas called on the faithful to pray for the new leadership and to continue to support the station’s programs as a contribution to the mission of the Church and service to the Filipino people.

According to Fr. Bellen’s statement, he emphasized the importance of using modern technology to proclaim the Gospel to more Filipinos, especially the youth and the marginalized.

He said his leadership is focused on developing more meaningful faith-based content, expanding the station’s digital presence, and strengthening Radio Veritas’ ties with dioceses, parishes, and church organizations nationwide.

The 46-year-old Bicolano priest is currently the Vice President for Operations of Radio Veritas, the director of the Archdiocese of Manila Office of Communications, and the Vice President for Operations of TV Maria.

He was ordained as a priest of the Archdiocese of Manila in 2006 by former Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales.