Church will remain vigilant vs corruption, human rights abuses —CBCP official

Organized by the Episcopal Commission on Public Affairs (ECPA), the national convention reflected on the theme, “Church and State collaboration and conscientious engagement in serving the nation”.

Among the speakers include Bishop Teodoro Bacani, who discussed the rationale of the public affairs ministry in the teachings of the 2nd Plenary Council of the Philippines.

Fr. Jerome Secillano, ECPA executive secretary, stressed that “the mission of public affairs is evangelization” and its goal “is the development of our people including the progress of our nation”.

“It is far from what critics always accuse the church of, that she is anti-government and anti-politician or worse, an enemy of the State,” Secillano said.

“It is hoped that the church’s noble objective of evangelizing the public sphere would bring great strides in making our country great again,” he added.

Evangelista also said the convention is a reminder that “the doors of our hearts are constantly open for dialogue because the secret to building a strong society and a better future for a nation is dialogue carried out in the spirit of discernment and humility.”

He also expressed hope that more dioceses will establish a public affairs office “to promote the common good and the Gospel values in our society”.

Church will remain vigilant vs corruption, human rights abuses —CBCP official
Source: Political Elections PH