CBCP News

MANILA, Sept. 3, 2010—In what they call an act of religious solidarity, Catholics are doing an outreach activity for Muslim inmates in Southern Philippines.

Basic needs such as toiletries, soap and medicines will be given to around 200 inmates in both the Marawi City and Provincial jails on September 7, the eve of the feast of the Virgin Mary.

MANILA, Sept. 3, 2010—As another campaign period begins, a green group has called on barangay and youth council candidates to “campaign simply and ecologically.”

Roy Alvarez, President of the EcoWaste Coalition, said candidates should “set a good example in green leadership and governance through campaigning simply and ecologically.”

MANILA, Sept.2, 2010—The Catholic Bishops’ of the Philippines humanitarian arm is seeking urgent assistance for flood-stricken Pakistan.

In a statement, Caritas Filipinas made a public appeal for solidarity and assistance for around 20 million people affected by flooding.

The flooding that began in late July has claimed an estimated 2,000 lives and about 2 million people homeless.

TACLOBAN CITY, Sept.2, 2010—The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palo is promoting religious vocations with a campaign that includes going to various schools.

The archdiocese launched the campaign yesterday as church officials kicked off its month-long observance of the Vocation Month.

MANILA, Sept. 2, 2010—The Vatican has confirmed the appointment of Father Gregory Ramon Gaston as the next rector of the Pontificio Collegio Filippino in Rome.

The Congregation of the Catholic Education (for Seminaries and Educational Institutions) announced the appointment of the priest who has been assigned since 2008 at the Holy Apostles Senior Seminary in Makati City.

MANILA, Sept. 2, 2010—The Paul VI Biblical Center for Mindanao has celebrated its 25th founding anniversary last August 27-28, 2010.

The event was highlighted with several activities and programs held at the Mergrande Ocean Resort in Bago Aplaya, Talomo, Davao City.