The Episcopal Commission on Biblical Apostolate (ECBA) is holding a biblical workshop in Cagayan de Oro City from February 11-15 with the theme “The Word of God – Source of Justice, Reconciliation and Peace.”
The biblical workshop, now on its 17th year boasts a powerhouse of biblical scholars as resource speakers led by Most Rev. Broderick Pabillo, Auxiliary bishop of Manila.
Bishop Pabillo, an Old Testament biblical scholar will deliver the keynote speech expounding on the theme of the 5-day workshop.
Biblical speakers who will speak on the seminar-workshops are Fr. Albert Alejo, SJ, on “The Transformative Power of God’s Word in the struggle against Corruption”; Sr. Bernardita Dianzon, FSP, on “St. Paul and the Groaning of Creation”; and Bishop Virgilio Pablo David, on “The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church.”
Elvira Go, National Catholic Family Bible Quiz chairman will share on the topic “Promoting Justice, Reconciliation and Peace in the Filipino Family” while former Ambassador Henrietta de Villa will discuss the challenges that confront PPCRV with her talk: “Challenge 2010…Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting.”
Participants to the workshop are ECBA bishops-members, diocesan directors of the Biblical Apostolate, regional directors and their staff, and lay coordinators. The delegates are coming from 86 dioceses throughout the country.
Most Rev. Antonio Ledesma, SJ, archbishop of Cagayan de Oro will celebrate the opening mass while Bishop Arturo Bastes, SVD will preside the inculturated Eucharistic celebration at the end of the workshop.
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