GRACE & PEACE TO YOU ALL!
The beginnings of the CBCP may be traced back to February 15, 1945 when the Most Rev. William Piani, D.D., apostolic delegate to the Philippines, created the Catholic Welfare Organization. On 19 July, the CWO became the official organization of the hierarchy of the Philippines, with the Most Rev. Gabriel Reyes, D.D., Archbishop of Cebu. Incorporated on 1946, its purpose was to unify, coordinate and organize the Filipino Catholics in the works of the Filipino bishops. In line with the Vatican II developments, the CWO became the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on January 31, 1968. Read more.
Recent Statements
Solidarity and Appeal for Prayer and Assistance for the Victims of the Sarangani Earthquake
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines expresses its profound sorrow and solidarity with our brothers and sisters affected by the powerful earthquake that struck Sarangani Province and other parts of Mindanao yesterday morning. We grieve with the families...
CBCP pastoral exhortation on the visit of the Madre Peregrina de Guadalupe image from Mexico to the Philippines
On December 9-12, 1531, a glowing young woman appeared to Juan Diego in the present-day Mexico City, identifying herself as Our Lady of Guadalupe. This historic Marian apparition was confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV through the Sacred Congregation of Rites in 1754,...
Pastoral Statement on Peace in a Wounded World
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. -- Jn 14:27 Dear People of God, Grace and peace in our Risen Lord! With hearts burdened by sorrow and concern, we, the bishops of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), join the Holy Father and the...
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Embassy of the Philippines to the Holy See
H.E. (Ms.) MYLA GRACE RAGENIA MACAHILIG Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Via Paolo VI, No. 29 00193 Rome, ITALY Tel. Nos. (003906) 6833205 / 68308020 Fax. No. (003906) 6834076 Email: vaticanpe@philamsee.mysam.it / embholysee@philvatican.it 2330 Roxas...