List of Pastoral Statements
2024
2023
2022
- CBCP statement on the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI December 31, 2022
- How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! (Psalm 133:1) July 11, 2022
- Napakaligaya at kahanga-hanga na ang bayan ng Diyos ay nagkakaisa at laging sama-sama na magkakapatid! (Awit 133:1) July 11, 2022
- Nagimbagen, wen, nagsayaaten no dagiti tattao ti Dios agnaedda a naurnos ken sangsangkamaysa (Salmo 133:1) July 11, 2022
- Uya, abang rahay asin abang gayonnkan pagkaburunyog nin magturugang! (Salmo 133:1) July 11, 2022
- Hin kamaupay ngan kamalilipay kon an Bungto han Dios nag-uukoy dida ha Pagka-urusa (Salmo 133:1) July 11, 2022
- Daw anu kaayo kag katahum nga ang mag-ulutod magkabuhi sing updanay sa paghiliusa! (Salmo 133:1) July 11, 2022
- Pagkamaayo ug pagkaanindot gayud kon ang katawhan sa Dios magpuyo diha sa kahiusa (Salmo 133:1) July 11, 2022
- “Be Concerned about the Welfare of Others” (cf. Philippians 2:4) March 27, 2022
- Pagmalasakitan Ninyo ang Kapakanan ng Kapwa (cf. Filipos 2:4) March 27, 2022
- CBCP Message of Solidarity with Pope Francis’ Call to Prayer February 27, 2022
- Mensahe ng Pakikiisa ng CBCP sa Panawagan ni Papa Francisco February 27, 2022
- “The Truth Will Set You Free” (John 8:32) February 25, 2022
- Ang Katotohanan ang Magpapalaya sa Inyo (Juan 8:32) February 25, 2022
- Ang Kamatuoran ang Maghatag Kaninyo’g Kagawasan (Juan 8:32) February 25, 2022
- A Call for Unity and Action amid a Climate Emergency and Planetary Crisis January 28, 2022
2021
- Vaccination is an act of love November 16, 2021
- Thou shall not steal! October 22, 2021
- Jesus Walked With Them (Luke 24:15) October 17, 2021
- Message to Maria Ressa’s Nobel Peace Prize October 11, 2021
- CBCP Message for the Victims of Typhoon Jolina September 10, 2021
- Journeying Together this Season of Creation 2021 Towards Renewing the Oikos of God August 23, 2021
- CBCP Statement on the Motu proprio, Traditionis Custodes July 22, 2021
- Statement on the Sulu Plane Crash July 6, 2021
- Pastoral Statement on the Launching of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly June 4, 2021
- Pastoral Letter Celebrating the 500th Year of Christianity in the Philippines March 23, 2021
- CBCP Pastoral Statement on the Year “Amoris Laetitia Family” March 19, 2021
- Lenten Message 2021 February 16, 2021
- Pastoral Statement on Stewardship January 28, 2021
- Oratio Imperata CoVID-19 (Filipino) January 12, 2021
- Pastoral Statement on Potential Covid-19 Vaccines in the Philippines January 8, 2021
2020
- Becoming Jesus’ Missionary Disciples November 29, 2020
- Where is the Pope coming from October 26, 2020
- Message for 33rd Prison Awareness Sunday October 25, 2020
- Moral Guidance on the Testing, Procurement and Distribution of the COVID-19 Vaccine in the Philippines October 1, 2020
- Lord What Must We Do? (Mark 10:17) August 14, 2020
- “To gather lambs in arms and carry them close to heart” ~ Isaiah 40:11 July 17, 2020
- Raise up our Sail, Rise up for our Country July 17, 2020
- A Pastoral Letter and a Call to Prayer July 16, 2020
- Christ, COVID19 and our faith March 10, 2020
- Towards Fraternal Humanity for Peace in our Land February 29, 2020
- I look up to the mountains February 26, 2020
- Pastoral Message on the Natural Calamities Happening in the Country January 27, 2020
2019
- Dialogue Towards Harmony December 1, 2019
- Fraternal Statement September 7, 2019
- Solidarity in Prayer August 1, 2019
- On the accusation of sedition against some bishops July 20, 2019
- An Urgent Call for Ecological Conversion, Hope in the Face of Climate Emergency July 16, 2019
- Pastoral Letter on Suicide July 3, 2019
- Prepare for the Elections May 9, 2019
- Concerned Christian Citizens for Good Governance May 6, 2019
- Don’t leave God when you vote April 28, 2019
- Stop the killings! Defend life and rights! April 25, 2019
- Seek the Common Good January 28, 2019
- Conquering Evil with Good January 28, 2019
- Message of CBCP on the Jolo Bombing of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathedral January 27, 2019
2018
- Christmas Message 2018 December 25, 2018
- A Statement of Gratitude December 11, 2018
- Filipino Youth in Mission: Beloved, Gifted, Empowered December 2, 2018
- We pray for the Church August 30, 2018
- No to Kaliwa Dam, Yes to Alternative Sources of Water August 9, 2018
- CBCP Pastoral Exhortation on the 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae (25 July 1968) July 25, 2018
- Rejoice and be glad! July 9, 2018
- On the Issue of Catholic Priests Carrying Firearms June 23, 2018
- On the Recent Statement of the Archdiocese of Caceres June 21, 2018
- Human Trafficking is Modern-day Slavery June 20, 2018
- Statement on Sr. Patricia Fox’s Kepping of Missionary Visa by DOJ June 19, 2018
- CBCP Statement on the Killing of Fr. Richmond Nilo June 11, 2018
- Official Statement of the Diocese of Cabanatuan on the Murder of + Rev. Fr. Richmond V. Nilo (1974-2018) June 11, 2018
- Statement on the death of Fr. Mark Ventura May 21, 2018
- For love of our country, support CJ Sereno, discard quo warranto May 11, 2018
- Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests May 7, 2018
- Prayer for Barangay Elections May 3, 2018
- Statement on the Brutal Killing of Fr. Mark Ventura of the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao April 29, 2018
- Statement on the recent detention of Sr Patricia Fox, NDS April 19, 2018
- Lent and Easter Message (2018) March 25, 2018
- Statement on the Divorce Bill March 13, 2018
- Message on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord World Day for Consecrated Life / Religious Life February 2, 2018
- On the Support for the Evacuees Around Mt. Mayon February 1, 2018
- Pastoral Guidelines for Discerning the Moral Dimension of the Present-day Moves for Charter Change January 29, 2018
- New Year’s Message January 1, 2018
2017
- On the Support for the Victims of the Storm Vinta December 28, 2017
- On the Brutal Killing of Rev. Fr. Marcelito “Tito” Paez December 21, 2017
- Waging Peace, Winning Minds and Hearts December 21, 2017
- On the Suffering that Typhoon Urduja Brought to our People December 21, 2017
- 2018 Year of the Clergy and Consecrated Persons December 3, 2017
- Opening of the 2018 Year of the Clergy and Consecrated Persons December 3, 2017
- Lord Heal Our Land September 12, 2017
- CBCP Statement on Marawi, Terrorism and Dialogue July 10, 2017
- Consecrate Them In The Truth June 21, 2017
- Peace Be With You May 24, 2017
- And God saw that it was Good March 22, 2017
- CBCP Pastoral Statement on Death Penalty March 19, 2017
- Statement on the Death Penalty January 30, 2017
- Statement on the Age of Criminal Liability January 30, 2017
- Pastoral Guidelines on the Use of Social Media January 30, 2017
- Amending the Constitution January 30, 2017
- For I find no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies – oracle of the Lord God (Ezekiel 18:32) January 30, 2017
- Hindi ko gustong mamatay ang sinuman, wika ng Panginoon! (Ezekiel 18:32) January 30, 2017
2016
- Parishes as Wellsprings of Mercy and Renewal November 27, 2016
- On Lowering the Age of Criminal Liability November 26, 2016
- Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord! (Psalm 33:12) November 22, 2016
- Statement on the Supreme Court Decision to Allow the Burial of Former President Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani November 9, 2016
- Faiths and Cultures in Dialogue September 20, 2016
- A Million Roses for the World September 19, 2016
- Moral Guidelines on the Use of the Standard Days Method as Natural Family Planning September 16, 2016
- I will turn their mourning into joy (Jeremiah 31:13) September 15, 2016
- CBCP Ethical Guidelines on Proposals to Restore the Death Penalty September 14, 2016
- Pastoral Appeal to Our Law Enforcers June 20, 2016
- CBCP Statement on the Orlando Tragedy June 13, 2016
- GET UP, LET US GO! (Matthew 26:46) May 9, 2016
- Tagapagpahayag ng Katotohanan, Lingkod ng Pagkakaisa May 1, 2016
- Prophets of Truth, Servants of Unity May 1, 2016
- Amoris Laetitia April 9, 2016
- Peace for All, Peace in All March 30, 2016
- Money Laundering in the Gambling Republic March 28, 2016
- On the QUESTION of Kneeling or Standing After the Consecration Until After the GREAT AMEN During the Eucharistic Celebration March 19, 2016
- Created for Love, Created for Chastity February 10, 2016
- Being Eucharistic in Life and Deeds January 31, 2016
- You did it to me! (Matthew 25:40) January 22, 2016
- Opening The Doors of Mercy and Compassion January 17, 2016
2015
- Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves (Mt.10:16) December 30, 2015
- “And He Saw That it was Good…!” December 17, 2015
- Jubilee of Blessings, Mission of Renewal November 29, 2015
- Jubileo sa mga Panalangin, sa Misyon, sa Pabag-o November 29, 2015
- Pagdiriwang Ng Mga Biyaya, Misyon Ng Pagpapanibago November 29, 2015
- Hubileo Dagiti Bendision, Misyon Ti Panangabaroanan November 29, 2015
- On Climate Change: Understand, Act, Pray November 11, 2015
- The Lord God Made Them All November 4, 2015
- Your Brother’s Blood Cries out to Me from the Ground! (Gen4:10) September 11, 2015
- The Dignity and Vocation of Homosexual Persons August 28, 2015
- Question and Answer Catechism on the Dignity and Vocation of Homosexuals Persons August 28, 2015
- Pastoral Guidance on the Compassionate Use of Cannabis August 17, 2015
- Bringing Christ to Politics August 11, 2015
- Stewards, Not Owners July 20, 2015
- Stewards, Not Owners July 20, 2015
- Advancing in Wisdom And Favor Before God and Man July 13, 2015
- Addiction, Freedom and Disciples July 13, 2015
- Striving for a Just Peace, The Moral Road July 11, 2015
- CBCP Statement on Torture June 23, 2015
- Let Us Be Circumspect June 8, 2015
- Elections and the Duty of the Christian June 5, 2015
- Queen Of Heaven Rejoice Alleluia! April 5, 2015
- CBCP Position against the Divorce Bill and against the Decriminalization of Adultery and Concubinage March 25, 2015
- Pastoral Moral Guidance on the ANTI-DISCRIMINATION BILL March 3, 2015
- Seeking Truth and Justice Pursuing Peace February 16, 2015
- Guide our Feet into the Way of Peace (Lk. 1:79) January 22, 2015
- Walk on Rich in Thanksgiving! January 22, 2015
- From Euphoria to Reality to Mission January 22, 2015
2014
- Christmas Message December 25, 2014
- CBCP Pastoral Letter on Human Trafficking December 14, 2014
- CBCP President on the coming Typhoon Hagupit December 4, 2014
- The Gaze of the Crucified Lord November 30, 2014
- Ang Titig ng Panginoong Nakapako sa Krus November 30, 2014
- Statement of Support for the Coconut Farmers November 24, 2014
- The CBCP President on United Nations World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims November 16, 2014
- Agrarian Reform as a Continuing Project of Social Justice November 12, 2014
- CBCP President on the Request to Mediate in the Government-NDF Dialogue November 10, 2014
- Statement on the Use of “Acts Of God” October 17, 2014
- Poverty, Migration and Family October 16, 2014
- Holy and Heroic Teacher in the Year of the Laity October 5, 2014
- Mga Banal at Bayaning Guro sa Taon ng mga Layko October 5, 2014
- All Creation… Bless the Lord! (Daniel 3:57) October 4, 2014
- Peace Be With You! Assalamu Alaikum! September 28, 2014
- CBCP PRESIDENT on the Lessons from GILAS PILIPINAS September 11, 2014
- CBCP President on the 2013 Version of the Vision Statement of the Department of Education August 29, 2014
- CBCP President on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge August 27, 2014
- Prayer and Plea for Peace and Charity August 27, 2014
- Day of Prayer for Peace in Iraq August 12, 2014
- From the CBCP President on the Judiciary Development Fund August 9, 2014
- CBCP President on the People’s Initiative Against Pork Barrel August 8, 2014
- The Joy of Integrity July 8, 2014
- A Nation of Mercy and Compassion July 7, 2014
- Pastoral Guidance on the implementation of the Reproductive Health Law July 7, 2014
- The CBCP and the Proposed Restoration of the Death Penalty July 2, 2014
- CBCP Statement on Catholic Schools and K to 12 Program June 26, 2014
- In the Year of the Laity…a Month for Mercy! June 8, 2014
- Moral Ethical Dimensions of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform June 6, 2014
- Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good! (Romans 12:21) May 24, 2014
- Where O Death is your Victory? Where O Death is your Sting? (I Cor 15:55) April 20, 2014
- Statement of the CBCP President on the Supreme Court Decision on the RH Law April 8, 2014
- When Does Human Life Begin? March 29, 2014
- Message of the CBCP President on the Signing of the Peace Agreement March 27, 2014
- Poverty that Dehumanizes, Poverty that Sanctifies March 5, 2014
- To Bring Glad Tidings to the Poor (Luke 4:18) January 14, 2014
2013
- Filipino Catholic Laity: Called To Be Saints… Sent Forth as Heroes! December 1, 2013
- Mga Pilipinong Katolikong Layko: Tinatawag Upang Maging mga Banal… Isinugo Bilang mga Bayani December 1, 2013
- Mga Pilipinong Laygong Katoliko: Gitawag Pagkabalaan… Gipadala Pagkabayani! December 1, 2013
- Pastoral Statement on the Recent Earthquake and Typhoon that Devastated the Central Region of the Philippines November 24, 2013
- “Hate evil and love good and let justice prevail…” (Amos 5,15) September 5, 2013
- Statement on the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary April 15, 2013
- Ipangaral and Mensahe, Napapanahon man o Hindi (2 Tim 4:2) January 28, 2013
- Proclaim the Message, In Season and Out of Season (cf. 2 Tim 4:2) January 28, 2013
- Lord, increase our faith! – Integral Faith Formation: Towards Maturity in Christ January 27, 2013
2012
2011
- Young People: Stand Firm in Christ! August 21, 2011
- Young People: Stand Firm in Christ Longer Version August 21, 2011
- Young People: Stand Firm in Christ Pastoral Letter Version August 21, 2011
- Proclaim Life … In Season and Out of Season July 22, 2011
- A Time of Pain, A Time of Grace July 11, 2011
- Karanasan Ng Hapdi, Karanasan Ng Biyaya July 11, 2011
- Panahon Nin Pagsakit, Panahon Nin Balaog (Bicol Version) July 11, 2011
- Panawen Ti Ladingit, Panawen Ti Grasya July 11, 2011
- “Who is my neighbor?” July 11, 2011
- Karanasan Ng Hapdi, Karanasan Ng Biyaya June 11, 2011
- Pili Sa Kinabuhi, Isalikway Ang RH Bill January 30, 2011
- Panigan Ang Buhay, Tanggihan Ang RH Bill January 30, 2011
- Pilion Ang Kabuhi, Sikwayon Ang RH Bill January 30, 2011
- Choosing Life, Rejecting The RH Bill January 30, 2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
- Plea and Appeal: Stop STL, Please November 30, 2006
- On Charter Change and the Common Good September 14, 2006
- Liberating Our Country from “Unfreedoms” June 12, 2006
- Let Us Keep Human Life Sacred May 31, 2006
- A Pastoral Statement on “The Da Vinci Code” May 12, 2006
- Building a “Civilization of Love” May 11, 2006
- Pastoral Statement on the Alleged “People’s Initiative” to Change the Constitution April 7, 2006
- Renewing Our Public Life Through Moral Values January 29, 2006
- Mining Issues and Concerns January 29, 2006
- Shepherding and Prophesying in Hope January 29, 2006
2005
- Let Us Face Challenges with Sobriety and Faith September 13, 2005
- Journey with Mary to Peace August 28, 2005
- “Karangalan ng Bayan, Pamilya ang Pinagmulan” August 18, 2005
- Restoring Trust: A Plea for Moral Values in Philippine Politics July 9, 2005
- Hacienda Luisita: Theatre of Hope March 20, 2005
- “Hold on to Your Precious Gift” February 18, 2005
- Coco Levies and the Coconut Farmers January 31, 2005
- CBCP Statement on Gambling January 23, 2005
- Vince In Bono Malum Overcome Evil with God January 23, 2005
2004
2003
- Celebrating Creation Day and Creation Time September 21, 2003
- The Sacred Heart of Jesus: Healing Our Land, Renewing Our Lives September 1, 2003
- In the Heart of Jesus: Healing Our Land, Renewing Our Lives September 1, 2003
- Pastoral Statement on the Present Political Situation September 1, 2003
- Let Integrity Flow Like a Stream! July 7, 2003
- CBCP Statement on Charter Change July 7, 2003
- We Must Reject House Bill 4110 May 31, 2003
- Eradicate Gambling: It is Moral and Social Cancer March 10, 2003
- Urgent Appeal for Peace March 10, 2003
- “No to War!” January 28, 2003
- Primer on New Age January 8, 2003
2002
2001
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1999
1998
- A Pastoral Letter on Human Rights December 1, 1998
- Pastoral Exhortation on Philippine Politics September 16, 1998
- Make Yourselves a New Heart and a New Spirit July 16, 1998
- Statement of Solidarity with Cardinal Sin July 14, 1998
- Pastoral Statement on the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) July 13, 1998
- Pastoral Exhortation on the Philippine Economy (Short Version) July 12, 1998
- “Blessed are the Pure of Heart!” (Mt 5:28) Pastoral Letter on Pornography July 12, 1998
- Pastoral Exhortation on the Philippine Economy July 10, 1998
- Philippine Centennial Celebration March 16, 1998
- A Statement of Concern on the Mining Act of 1995 February 28, 1998
- CBCP Statement on the Kidnappings of Church Personnel in Mindanao February 1, 1998
- “Welcoming Them For My Sake” (Mt. 18:5) January 31, 1998
- Tagubiling Pastoral para sa Halalang 1998 January 31, 1998
- Make Yourselves a New Heart and a New Spirit January 31, 1998
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