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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
“That Christ may be Formed in us” (Galatians 4:19)
Pastoral Letter for Good Citizenship As the Philippines celebrates the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution of 1986, the memory of a nation united in prayer, courage, and hope comes back to us. Along EDSA, ordinary Filipinos chose peace over violence...
Remember the Wonders the Lord has done
Pastoral Letter to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of EDSA People Power Dear Brothers and Sisters, Grace and peace from our Lord Jesus Christ! “Remember the Wonders the Lord has done,” the Psalm enjoined the Israelites as they faced one tribulation after another in...
Fasting Beyond Food: Inviting Christ into Digital Media Use
“And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites… Your Father who sees in secret will repay you” (Matthew 6:18) Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace and peace be with you in our Lord Jesus Christ. As we approach the holy season of Lent 2026, 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...
