Although most of the sacraments—except Holy Orders—are now celebrated in the Bicol language, no official statement or decree 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 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…
