On December 8, 2024, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Prudencio Andaya Jr., formerly leading the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Cabanatuan in the Philippines.
Over 1,300 participants gathered at the Mary Mother of Hope Chapel, in Quezon City, Philippines on December 10, 2024, for the National Fatima Convention on the Centenary of the Five Saturdays Devotion.
Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos called for solidarity and mutual support in assisting those affected by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption on Negros Island on December 9, 2024, in the Philippines.
The Catholic Church continues to make strides in addressing the spiritual and pastoral needs of Agusan del Sur as the Diocese of Prosperidad unveiled its official coat of arms, a symbol of its mission and identity, during a recent presentation.
This initiative follows the joint pastoral letter issued on December 1 by Bishop Socrates Mesiona, of the Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa, Bishop Broderick Pabillo of Apostolic Vicariate of of Taytay, and Bishop Emeritus Edgardo Juanich of Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay.
Amid rising political tensions in the country, Cardinal Jose Advincula, Archbishop of Manila, issued a statement on November 27, calling for prayer and sobriety and expressing concern about a "brewing political storm."
The Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (ECMI) of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) reaffirmed its solidarity and prayers for the 44 Filipinos currently on death row in various countries.
The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing education programs that benefit Filipinos, particularly through initiatives like the Erasmus Mundus program.
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most significant celebrations in the Catholic Church, as it honors the unique grace given to Mary, preparing her to be the Mother of the Savior.
