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Published January 22, 2021, 11:30 AM
Cabanatuan Bishop Sofronio A. Bancud, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission on Biblical Apostolate (CBCP-ECBA), is inviting the faithful to join the online Bible Festival, which starts January 23, until January 25 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. via Zoom.
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In a video message, the bishop urged the faithful “to reflect on the Word of God as the source of grace and courage especially during this time of the pandemic.”
“This festival is meant to involve all of us Christians. It is a timely opportunity for us to use this festival to reflect on the Word of God as a source of grace amid the pandemic and the many other challenges around the world,” Bancud said.
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In the Archdiocese of Manila, Apostolic Administrator Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo thanked Mayor Isko Moreno for adjusting the curfew hours which will be effective from 12 midnight to 3 a.m. to give churchgoers a chance to attend the novena masses.
“We are very thankful for his consideration,” Pabillo said. Metro Manila mayors have also agreed to adjust the curfew hours to 12 midnight to 3 a.m. for the same purpose effective last December 1.
“We have also advised all the parishes under the jurisdiction of the Manila archdiocese to celebrate more masses to give the faithful more opportunities to go to church,” Pabillo said. To observe physical distancing, only 30 percent of the church’s capacity is allowed under the general community quarantine.