MANILA (RVA News): Catholic bishops from across the Philippines will gather in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental from July 8 to 10 for the 132nd Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines [CBCP], where they are expected to discuss key pastoral concerns, including mental health, environmental protection, and the global energy crisis.
CBCP secretary general Monsignor Bernardo Pantin said the three-day assembly will focus on the Church’s pastoral priorities and pressing issues affecting both the Catholic community and the nation.
Monsignor Pantin said the bishops would also deliberate on other pastoral concerns facing communities across the country.
“As shepherds, the bishops come together to listen to one another and to discern the best ways to respond to the needs of our communities. Your prayers are an essential part of that journey,” he said.
The CBCP holds plenary assemblies twice a year, in January and July.
