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+ January 30, 2021 THE Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has renewed its call for the abolition of the arancel system in the country.
In its pastoral statement after the 121st Plenary Assembly, the CBCP urged all archdioceses and dioceses to gradually work on the removal of the system, under which the faithful is charged with a fixed amount in exchange for various church services. The ‘arancel‘ can be a hindrance for the poor to receive God’s grace and blessings. Let us do our best, then, to remove obstacles to genuine service, especially to the poor, said CBCP president Archbishop Romulo Valles.