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Philippine diocese creates Covid-19 ministry Volunteers to take on projects aimed at alleviating physical and psychological problems brought about by the pandemic A sick woman holds a baby in this file photo. Naval Diocese in the Philippines says it has created a new ministry to address physical and psychological problems brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo: Sharlene Festin) A Catholic diocese in the central Philippines has created a ministry specifically to address physical and psychological problems brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Naval Diocese in Biliran province announced the ministry’s creation on Feb. 11, the World Day of the Sick. ....
Published February 12, 2021, 10:29 AM In order to reach out to congregations of all faiths and denominations, a body that will work with parishes around health and wellness issues was created by a Catholic diocese in central Philippines. According to CBCP News, the Diocese of Naval in Biliran province on Thursday, Feb. 11, launched the said standalone ministry for healthcare in line with the national celebration of the 2020 World Day of the Sick. Bishop Rex Ramirez of Naval, chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Health Care, answers questions from the media during a virtual press conference for the 29th World Day of the Sick on Jan. 11. (SCREENSHOT / DIOCESE OF NAVAL VIA CBCP / MANILA BULLETIN) ....