From the Website of CBCP
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Reeling from new claims of clerical sexual abuses in the
Catholic Church particularly in the United States, the country’s bishops
expressed “pain and shame” for the crimes, promising action and no
cover-up to such criminal acts.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) have vowed that clergymen who molested girls and children will be dealt with accordingly.
Archbishop Romulo Valles, CBCP President, said the “painful situation” calls the bishops to “revisit and review” both the universal and the local church’s laws on sexual abuse.
“…And with renewed resolve and commitment to implement them and not cover them up,” Valles said in a pastoral statement issued August 31.
In its 2016 letter, the CBCP has assured cooperation with civil authorities to address clerical abuse that has tarnished the church’s image around the world.
The bishops said they are determined to make sure the church is a safe environment for all Catholics, especially children, and assured appropriate care for victims and their families.
Titled “Pastoral exhortation on the pastoral care and protection of minors,” the statement was intended to guide the dioceses based on a global approach but in line with local criminal law.
Echoing the call of Pope Francis, the CBCP head also called on the Church to pray and fast amid clergy abuse revelations.
“The situation also calls us to something important. It reminds us to go to the Lord in prayer,” Valles added.
“This is something that we can organize and do in our dioceses and parishes, in our religious communities, and in our BECs (Basic Ecclesial Communities),” he said.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) have vowed that clergymen who molested girls and children will be dealt with accordingly.
Archbishop Romulo Valles, CBCP President, said the “painful situation” calls the bishops to “revisit and review” both the universal and the local church’s laws on sexual abuse.
“…And with renewed resolve and commitment to implement them and not cover them up,” Valles said in a pastoral statement issued August 31.
In its 2016 letter, the CBCP has assured cooperation with civil authorities to address clerical abuse that has tarnished the church’s image around the world.
The bishops said they are determined to make sure the church is a safe environment for all Catholics, especially children, and assured appropriate care for victims and their families.
Titled “Pastoral exhortation on the pastoral care and protection of minors,” the statement was intended to guide the dioceses based on a global approach but in line with local criminal law.
Echoing the call of Pope Francis, the CBCP head also called on the Church to pray and fast amid clergy abuse revelations.
“The situation also calls us to something important. It reminds us to go to the Lord in prayer,” Valles added.
“This is something that we can organize and do in our dioceses and parishes, in our religious communities, and in our BECs (Basic Ecclesial Communities),” he said.
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