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The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is encouraging the faithful to undertake “Digital Media Fasting” as a meaningful spiritual practice for Lent 2026, urging Catholics to detach from excessive technology use and rediscover prayer, silence, and authentic relationships.

The new president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said Church leadership must begin with care for bishops themselves, outlining a two-year agenda that places pastoral attention to the “shepherds” at the center of his term.

Catholic bishops were reminded that leadership in the Church is not a reward for readiness or status, but a response to a divine call that often disturbs comfort and expectations, as Bishop Ronald Anthony Timoner of Pagadian, southern Philippines, said during a Mass marking the opening of a four-day bishops’ seminar on January 20.

Archbishop Gilbert Garcera of Lipa stepped into the presidency of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on December 1, a transition that signals not just a change in leadership but a quiet passing of responsibility within the country’s moral and spiritual life.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines will confer the Bishop Jorge Barlin Golden Cross Award to Mrs. Noemi Saludo, the President and Founder of Bahay ng Diyos Foundation, Inc. (BDF), in recognition of her contribution to the Church’s mission, especially in the construction of churches across the country.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will discuss the results of the Synod of Synodality during its plenary assembly in July, according to one of its officials.

The archbishop of Manila described Catholic shrines as sacred places where we encounter God and His people, especially when we “reach out to [Him] in heaven” during Mass.

Pope Leo XIV on Friday made his first appointment of a Filipino bishop, naming Fr. Dave Dean Capucao as the new shepherd of the Prelature of Infanta, according to the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) News.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), in a statement released on Saturday, expressed its “profound sorrow and solidarity with all victims and survivors of sexual abuse, especially those harmed by members of the clergy. We acknowledge the deep wounds inflicted upon individuals and communities and commit ourselves to the path of healing, justice, and renewal.”

Books of condolence will be available for signing at the Apostolic Nunciature in Manila following the death of Pope Francis, according to the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) News.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has appealed to the public to refrain from campaigning for Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle as the next pope, citing concerns about potentially undermining the integrity of the papal conclave.

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care (CBCP-ECPPC) has called on the faithful to offer prayers for the peaceful repose of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Episcopal Commission on Liturgy invites the faithful to participate in the upcoming Liturgy Conference 2025.

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)—Episcopal Commission on Evangelization and Catechesis, in partnership with St. Paul Center, is going to organize a one-day conference for clergy in April.

The Canon Law Society of the Philippines (CLSP) is set to gather its members for the 31st National Convention, scheduled from February 24 to 27, 2025, at Novotel Manila in Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has approved the Ratio for Permanent Deacon, which will serve as the guideline for implementing the Permanent Diaconate in the country.

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBC) approved three Marian shrines as national shrines.

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.

In the Philippines, Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy has called on Catholic communities to actively encourage young people to consider vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

More than 250 cyclists and environmental advocates participated in the bike campaign on environmental protection and preservation organized by Caritas Philippines.