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DISCERNING AND WALKING TOGETHER – Philippine Bishops hold 130th retreat and plenary assembly

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The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) opened its first-ever retreat in Bohol province on Monday, marking a historic step in the Church’s ongoing journey of synodality. At the welcome Mass at Dauis Church, Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy greeted more than a hundred bishops and synodal delegates — a mix of priests, consecrated persons and laypeople — with a message of urgency and hope. “The bishop’s decision to come to Bohol is not just for a change in venue,” he said. “It is deeply symbolic. Like Jesus moving from village to village, he said, the bishops came not just to rest but to reflect, pray and walk with the people.

DEHONIAN PRIESTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

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On May 17, 2024, the Dehonian Priests celebrated 35 years in the Philippines. O Clarim interviewed Fr. Donald Longno, SCJ, and Fr. Rechie Gier, SCJ, who marked 20 years of religious profession, and the new regional superior, Fr. Niño Etulle, SCJ. They discussed community life, their charism of “love and reparation,” mission growth, international collaboration, and social apostolate. Fr. Etulle also addressed challenges in vocational ministry, emphasizing the importance of mental health and ongoing education.

Is the Philippines edging closer to legalizing divorce despite Church objections?

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The Philippines, one of the last countries where divorce is illegal, is seeing renewed efforts to legalize it. Despite strong opposition from the Catholic Church, which argues that divorce undermines marriage, the House of Representatives recently passed a bill allowing divorce in limited cases. Proponents argue it’s needed for those in abusive marriages, while opponents, including Church leaders, believe it weakens marital commitment and fails to address the root causes of domestic violence.

Blessed Milestone: Antipolo Cathedral Declared First International Shrine in the Philippines

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In a historic moment for the Philippines and Southeast Asia, the Antipolo Cathedral, officially known as the National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, has been elevated to the esteemed status of an International Shrine. This unprecedented recognition, declared on January 26, 2024, marks the cathedral as a beacon of spiritual significance not only within the Philippines but across the entire region.