Although most of the sacraments—except Holy Orders—are now celebrated in the Bicol language, no official statement has yet been issued by the Bishops of Bicol, past or present, recognizing the legitimacy of the sacramental formulae currently in use. A careful examination of these texts reveals that they do not always faithfully correspond to the original…
Rome, May 8, 2025. In a dramatic turn of events, the 133 Cardinal-electors of the Conclave convened to choose the successor of Pope Francis as the 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, defied once more expectations by choosing the American-Peruvian Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, concurrently until he was elected Pope, the Prefect of…
On account of the Conclave, which is to take place beginning May 7, 2025, Cardinals of the Catholic Church and the Catholic community worldwide are requesting prayers for guidance, wisdom, and unity while electing a new Pope. The prayers seek God’s blessing on the Cardinals as they deliberate and choose a leader, emphasizing the importance…
In three separate graduation rites this year (2024), seminarians of St. Benedict Diocesan Seminary, of the Diocese of Libmanan, garnered coveted honors and awards. On May 17, 2024, Sem. Luke Lawrence Gle, of St. Paschal Baylon Parish, Barcelonita, Cabusao (Camarines Sur) obtained the Academic Excellence Award (With Honors), at the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary in…
Although most of the sacraments—except Holy Orders—are now celebrated in the Bicol language, no official statement has yet been issued by the Bishops of Bicol, past or present, recognizing the legitimacy of the sacramental formulae currently in use. A careful examination of these texts reveals that they do not always faithfully correspond to the original…
The Bicol Regional Commission on Liturgy is set to release Volume 1 of the Daily Roman Missal in the Bicol language, marking a significant milestone in the region’s liturgical life. The forthcoming volume will cover daily Mass texts for the seasons of Advent and Christmas, along with feasts of saints celebrated in November, December, and…
LIBMANAN, Camarines Sur — Cluster leaders of the Saradit na Kristianong Komunidad (SKK) from across the Diocese of Libmanan gathered on March 21, 2026, in three separate venues to celebrate the “Diocesan Day,” commemorating the 17th anniversary of the elevation of the Prelature of Libmanan into a diocese on March 25, 2009. To accommodate the…
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Office on Bioethics has formulated its plan of action following the assumption into office of its newly constituted members on December 1, 2025. The planning process was conducted during the meeting of the Office members held on January 23, 2026. During the meeting, members discussed priorities, strategic…
December 6, 2025 | Libmanan, Camarines Sur — Clergy, the religious, and parish representatives from across the Diocese of Libmanan converged at St. James the Greater Cathedral on Saturday to mark the 36th Foundation Anniversary of the local Church. The gathering also became the venue for presenting the plans for the third year of the…
Trillion Peso March Evolves into Nationwide Movement; Second Rally Set for November 30 The Trillion Peso March, first held on September 21, 2025, has rapidly transformed from a one-day anti-corruption protest into a nationwide civic movement pushing for accountability and reforms in public infrastructure spending. Organizers have confirmed that a second major demonstration will take…
San Isidro, Libmanan — October 11, 2025. The Diocese of Libmanan marked a significant milestone in its devotional life as clergy, religious, and lay faithful gathered on October 11 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the canonical coronation of Our Lady of the Pillar, Patroness of the Diocese. The celebration included a solemn reenactment of…
Revisits Frameworks Guiding Synodal Journey The clergy and lay members of the Diocesan Pastoral Council gathered on October 27–28, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Parish in San Fernando, Camarines Sur, for the Diocesan Synodal Pastoral Planning in preparation for the third year of implementing the Diocese of Libmanan’s Five-Dimensional Pastoral Program, characterized as “A…
Lipa City, Batangas — The clergy of the Diocese of Libmanan gathered for their annual retreat on November 7–11, 2025 at the Capuchin Retreat Center in Lipa, immersing themselves in five days of prayer, silence, and reflection centered on the theme “The Wounds of the Clergy, Sustained by Grace.” This year’s retreat placed particular emphasis…
This paper explores the Philippine Church’s theological and moral framework on appropriating benefits that originate in wrongdoing, examining doctrine, and church practice in light of the flood control scandal. We ask: Under what conditions, if any, is it morally permissible to make use of resources tainted by corruption? What duties do Church leaders, public officials,…
