Statements Archive
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Benedict XVI address to Philippine Bishops
Posted on October 25, 2011 | No CommentsIn his address to Philippine Bishops during their ad Limina Visit on Feb. 19, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the BECs: “In this context, the second Plenary Council of the Philippines continues to have beneficial effects, the result being that many dioceses have formed pastoral programs focused on conveying the good news of salvation. At the same time, it... -
Evangelii Nuntiandi no. 58 (Pope Paul VI)
Posted on October 25, 2011 | No CommentsThe last Synod devoted considerable attention to these “small communities,” or communautes de base, because they are often talked about in the Church today. What are they, and why should they be the special beneficiaries of evangelization and at the same time evangelizers themselves? According to the various statements heard in the Synod, such communities flourish more or less throughout... -
Redemptoris Missio no. 51 (Pope John Paul II)
Posted on October 17, 2011 | 1 Comment“A rapidly growing phenomenon in the young churches – one sometimes fostered by the bishops and their Conferences as a pastoral priority – is that of “ecclesial basic communities” (also known by other names) which are proving to be good centers for Christian formation and missionary outreach. These are groups of Christians who, at the level of the family... -
PCP II (2nd Plenary Council of the Philippines)
Posted on October 17, 2011 | 5 Comments
