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National Museum urged to return St. Augustine pulpit panels
Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma yesterday asked the National Museum of the Philippines to return four 19th-century pulpit panels depicting Saint Augustine of Hippo, as they are “tools for evangelization” and not artworks......»»
Cebu archdiocese urges Boljoon pulpit panels returned, asserts ownership
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Roman Catholic church has spoken up about the resurfacing of the once-lost pulpit panels of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santissima in Boljoon, Cebu. Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma on Feb. 20 urged the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) to return the four pulpit panels of the Archdiocesan.....»»
Palma’s New Year Message: ‘Welcome 2024 by bringing the lessons learned in 2023’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma is hopeful that everyone would apply the lessons learned this year as they prepare to welcome 2024. Palma said that people should be thankful for the things that happened in 2023 and be full of hope as they look forward to the coming year. “Sa way kahadlok,.....»»
Cebu archdiocese hosts Catholic Social Media Summit
The Archdiocese of Cebu will host the Catholic Social Media Summit (CSMS) from December 2 to 3 at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu. The CSMS, scheduled for Dec. 2 to 3, will bring together digital communication experts, online influencers, and social communication ministry workers. Archbishop Jose Palma described this event as one that will.....»»
Palma: Be thankful to God for the trials that we’ve conquered
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma encouraged the faithful to glorify God more in light of the recent calamities that Cebuanos have conquered. During his pontifical mass for the 288th Fiesta Celebration of the Nuestra Señora Virgen de Regla on Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023, Palma cited the winning battle against the Coronavirus Disease.....»»
2015 Vatican decree on Mediatrix not binding!
The claims of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines and the Vatican that Pope Pius XII had officially decreed that the Mediatrix apparitions were of “no supernatural character or origin” is not exactly true. If it is proven not true, the Papal “decree” is not binding and the faithful are allowed not to follow the decree, based on Canon Law. The CBCP released Circular 23-04 dated 14 July 2023 — quoting the official Dicastery document Protocol 226/1949 — stating that “in 1951, the Dicastery, the Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Holy See, after due examination of the documents made available, declared the alleged apparitions in Lipa (of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Grace) to have no supernatural character or origin, a decision directly approved by Pope Pius XII.” There has been no document in the Acta Apostolicae Sedis, the official Vatican publication, that said that Pope Pius XII had indeed approved the decree. It was never formalized into an official “promulgation,” which is a requirement of Canon Law, to be binding. In other words, the Dicastery Decree is official, but not the Papal Decree. Protocol 226/1949, authored by the Dicastery, did not clarify that the Pope Pius XII Decree had not yet been official and binding in a formal promulgation. Then apostolic administrator Bishop Rufino Santos said, in his decree of 12 April 1951, that he was still awaiting the Vatican decision regarding Lipa, contradicting Protocol 226/1949 that said a decision had been made. I, therefore, challenge the CBCP and the current Dicastery to produce documentary evidence that there was indeed an existing official Papal Decree of Pope Pius XII in fulfillment of the Canon Law ruling. The decree of Pope Pius XII is important because it was the basis for the recent order of Lipa Archbishop Gilbert Garcera to suppress Mediatrix activities in all churches in Lipa. “Vatican directs CBCP to cease 75th celebration of Lipa apparition” (CNN Philippines 28 July 2023). The CNN article reported that the Vatican reaffirmed its 1951 decree, precisely the questionable Pope Pius XII decree. Only the Pope has the authority to confirm and declare a Marian apparition. If the 1951 Pope Pius decree is now in question, so also are all the recent bans and suppressions of Mediatrix activities in Lipa. The added sentence reads, “The Confraternity of the Mediatrix of All Grace is a movement with dozens of chapters nationwide.” Confraternity members report that a Filipino priest very close to Pope Francis approached him to forward the sentiments of the Mediatrix devotees. He said the Pope simply passed the ball to the Dicastery. And since the Dicastery is vehemently anti-Mediatrix, it was a dead end, a failed attempt. Many Confraternity members were disappointed. The Confraternity has a nationwide presence, although its membership keeps moving dynamically forward and backward. There are chapters whose memberships are strong and keep growing, but there are some whose memberships have decreased. The dynamic chapters include Cebu, Iloilo, Guimaras, Kidapawan, Davao City, General Trias, and Jaro, to name a few. However, the Confraternity is different from the devotees. Confraternity members are essentially professionals, educated and articulate. They are well organized and subject to meetings and activities. The ordinary Mediatrix devotees are peasants, farmers, and fishermen, and are simply humble churchgoers, not so organized. But there are so many who have a strong faith and devotion to Mama Mary in their hearts. They do not even know the issues in the conflict. Their devotion is based on their hearts, not their minds. When the entire Philippine Church was held in submission by the Vatican under threat of excommunication or alienation, it was the laity that took up the cudgels, out of reach of the clutches of the Vatican and the CBCP. The Confraternity distributed hundreds of life-size Mediatrix statues nationwide. They laid the infrastructure for devotion to spread like wildfire to the sea of marginal devotees. It is estimated from Confraternity reports that Mediatrix devotees are broadly around four million nationwide. Herein lies the victory of the Virgin over the Vatican. Despite 70 long years of suppression and repression since the 1951 apparitions to this very day, Mediatrix devotion proliferates. The Vatican and the CBCP have succeeded in silencing Filipino nuns, priests, bishops, and cardinals but they are helpless against the true Marians among the masses. Even the suppressed Church prelates still believe in the silence of their hearts in the Mediatrix. Suppression has ironically strengthened the Filipino Marians. The Confraternity says it has devised a simple strategy. They will suffer and ignore the suppression without opposition, and discern the will of the Lord and Our Lady, and focus on divine messages, teachings, and pray, pray, pray, especially for the Pope, the Vatican and the CBCP. *** eastwindreplyctr@gmail.com The post 2015 Vatican decree on Mediatrix not binding! appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Palma: St. Therese reminds us all to be grateful
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Saint Thérèse reminds us all to be forever grateful for whatever blessings we have received.” This was the message of Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma in his homily during the send-off Mass for the pilgrim image of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus at the Carmelite Monastery in Mabolo, Cebu City, early […] The post Palma: St. Therese reminds us all to be grateful appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Palma: 2023 Lenten celebrations return to ‘normal’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — After the successful holding of the in-person Fiesta Señor 2023, the celebration of the Lenten season this year is also expected to gather thousands of devotees and pilgrims in physical attendance. In a press conference on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma, said the Lenten celebration in Cebu would […] The post Palma: 2023 Lenten celebrations return to ‘normal’ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu bishop appointed to Vatican office for culture, education
Pope Francis has appointed Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma as a member of the recently created Dicastery for Culture and Education......»»
Pope Francis itinalaga si Archbishop Palma bilang miyembro ng Roman Curia
MANILA, Philippines – Itinalaga ni Pope Francis si Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma, isang miyembro ng Roman Curia na sumusuporta sa mga obispo at episcopal conference sa pagtataguyod ng Catholic identity sa mga paaralan at institutes ng mas mataas na edukasyon. Sinabi ng Archdiocese of Cebu na si Palma ay pinangalanang miyembro ng Dicastery for […] The post Pope Francis itinalaga si Archbishop Palma bilang miyembro ng Roman Curia appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Palma to Cebuanos: We are here for a reason, we still have a mission
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “We are still here and this is because we have a mission.” This is what Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma shared during his homily for the New Year’s Eve Mass held at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral on Saturday evening, December 31. A few moments before 2023 officially starts, Palma expressed hope that […] The post Palma to Cebuanos: We are here for a reason, we still have a mission appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Palma: Jesus is the light in all troubles in life
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the Catholic faithful celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ followed by the Feast of the Sagrada Familia, of the three kings, and of the Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu, Archbishop Jose Palma reminded them of the real essence of these big celebrations in the Catholic Church. Palma celebrated the Christmas […] The post Palma: Jesus is the light in all troubles in life appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Palma happy with big crowd of devotees at fiesta Mass
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma could not hold his happiness during his homily on the pontifical mass to celebrate the feast of the miraculous image of Nuestra Señora de Regla at the National Shrine’s Parish in Barangay Poblacion, Lapu-Lapu City on Monday morning, Nov. 21, 2022. In 2020 and 2021, the religious […] The post Palma happy with big crowd of devotees at fiesta Mass appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Daanbantayan now home to PH’s 1st archdiocesan shrine for St. Rose of Lima
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The 164th fiesta celebration of Daanbantayan town in northern Cebu last Tuesday, August 30, was one for the books. The locality officially become the home of the country’s first archdiocesan shrine dedicated to St. Rose of Lima. Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma on Tuesday led the Solemn Declaration of the Santa Rosa […] The post Daanbantayan now home to PH’s 1st archdiocesan shrine for St. Rose of Lima appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
More Catholic dioceses in Cebu soon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the Archdiocese of Cebu now having two auxiliary bishops, the Archdiocese’s plan to create several dioceses, aimed at serving the Catholic faithful in far-flung areas is underway. Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma, during an interview right after the episcopal ordination of Cebu’s second auxiliary bishop, Most Rev. Ruben Labajo on Friday, […] The post More Catholic dioceses in Cebu soon appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
New Cebu Auxiliary Bishop Ruben Labajo says he may be assigned in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With Bishop Ruben Labajo’s new role in the Catholic Church as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Cebu, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma said the newly-appointed auxiliary bishop should be “more accessible” in Metro Cebu. “He should be more accessible and Balamban is too far from the other side of Cebu,” Palma […] The post New Cebu Auxiliary Bishop Ruben Labajo says he may be assigned in Cebu City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
St. Rose of Lima Parish in Daanbantayan elevated to archdiocesan shrine
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Daanbantayan town in northern Cebu has become the home of the country’s first archdiocesan shrine dedicated to St. Rose of Lima. This after Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma approved the petition to elevate the status of the St. Rose of Lima Parish in Daanbantayan to an Archdiocesan Shrine, a report from the […] The post St. Rose of Lima Parish in Daanbantayan elevated to archdiocesan shrine appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Why Tagle is a leading papal contender
MANILA, Philippines — Persistent rumors that Pope Francis would resign because of old age and various infirmities, including a recent colon surgery, have fueled speculations on who the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church would be. All bets appear to be on Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, former Manila archbishop, who heads the very important Dicastery […] The post Why Tagle is a leading papal contender appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Construction of new tombs will only take 5 weeks — Guardo
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The construction of the proposed new tombs in four major Catholic cemeteries in Cebu City will take approximately only five weeks to complete. However, this can only start once Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma agrees to provide the city the 140 square meters of space in each of the Calamba Cemetery, Cabantan […] The post Construction of new tombs will only take 5 weeks — Guardo appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Palma: Let’s leave a legacy for 500 YOC
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Church leaders here expressed happiness for the success of the quincentenary celebrations of Christianity’s arrival. And Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma encouraged not only organizers of the quincentennial events but also Cebuano Catholics to make the 500 Years of Christianity (500 YOC) a legacy. “The important challenge for us is (to leave […] The post Palma: Let’s leave a legacy for 500 YOC appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»