Published July 17, 2021, 9:36 AM
Bishop Socrates Mesiona of Puerto Princesa (PHOTO COURTESY OF PMS PHILIPPINES/ VIA CBCP/ MANILA BULLETIN)
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Mission (CBCP-ECM) urged the faithful “to support and pray for all Filipino missionaries” in their mission to help spread the Word of God.
Puerto Princesa Bishop Socrates Mesiona, who is also the chairman of the CBCP-ECM, said it is important to pray for all Filipino missionaries here and abroad as they help spread the Good News as the country marks the 500 years of Christianity.
“Let us support the Mission Society of the Philippines (MSP) and all Filipino missionaries. We must remember, pray, encourage, and support them especially that we are celebrating the 500 Years of Christianity because they are the concrete expression of the gift that we would like to share, They are offering and sacrificing their lives to help spread the faith,” Bishop Mesiona said ov
Manila Cathedral (Manila Bulletin File Photo)
Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa, Palawan Bishop Socrates Mesiona, chairman of the CBCP commission said, the holding of the Visita Iglesia, A Virtual Pilgrimage is in line with the country’s observance of the 500 years of Christianity this year at a time of pandemic.
The virtual pilgrimage begins today, May 8, at 10 a.m. and may be viewed through the Facebook page of the CBCP-ECM and on TV Maria. It will be held every first Saturday of the month.
“I am inviting the faithful to join this online pilgrimage as we celebrate the 500 years of Christianity in the country. You may join us through the Facebook page of the CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Mission and on TV Maria every first Saturday of the month starting today, May 8, at 10 a.m.,” Mesiona said over Radio Veritas.