Cebu Archdiocesan Commission on BEC

29/04/2026

29/04/2026

28/04/2026

STATE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE ADDRESS 2026 | Tune in for the first State of the Archdiocese Address (SOTAA) 2026 to be delivered by Cebu Archbishop Alberto "Abet" S. Uy. In this milestone report, the Archbishop outlines the current journey and future direction of the local Church, focusing on our shared commitment to synodality, ecological stewardship, and the empowerment of the laity. Let us listen as he unfolds our shared vision for a Church that is truly inclusive, missionary, and deeply committed to the service of God’s people.

28/04/2026

28/04/2026

HAPPY 92nd ANNIVERSARY! | On this day 92 years ago, Cebu was elevated to the rank of a Metropolitan Archdiocese by Pope Pius XI, with Bishop Gabriel M. Reyes installed as its first Archbishop.

Forming part of the newly established Metropolitan Province of the Santísimo Nombre de Jesús were the suffragan Dioceses of Jaro, Calbayog, Zamboanga, Bacolod, and Cagayan de Oro.

As the Archdiocese journeys toward its centenary, the faithful are called to move forward as one community — steadfast in faith, rooted in hope, and guided by love.

24/04/2026

REGINA CAELI | Uban sa talahurong Arsobispo sa Sugbo, Most Rev. Alberto "Abet" Uy, mag-ampo kita sa Rayna sa Langit (Regina Caeli) ug ipadangat nato ang atong mga katuyoan ngadto sa Amahan, pinaagi sa pangaliya sa Mahal nga Birhen Maria.

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Rayna sa Langit (Cebuano Version)

P: Rayna sa langit, paglipay, Aleluya.
T: Kay siya nga nahimo kang naangayan sa pagdala, Aleluya.

P: Nabanhaw, sumala sa iyang giingon, Aleluya.
T: Iampo mo kami sa Diyos, Aleluya.

P: Pagsadya ug paglipay, Birhen Maria, Aleluya.
T: Kay tinuod nga nabanhaw ang Ginoo, Aleluya.

Mag-ampo kita:

O Diyos, nga tungod sa pagkabanhaw sa imong Anak, nga si Jesu Cristo among Ginoo, naglipay ka sa kalibutan. Itugot, nangamuyo kami, nga tungod sa iyang Inahan, ang Birhen Maria, makaangkon kami sa kalipay sa kinabuhing dayon.
Amen.

P: Himaya sa Amahan, ug sa Anak, ug sa Espiritu Santo
T: Maingon sa sinugdan, karon ug sa gihapon, ug sa mga katuigam nga tanan. Amen.

22/04/2026

STATE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE ADDRESS | In celebration of the 92nd Anniversary of Cebu as an Archdiocese, Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy, now in his seventh month of shepherding the Archdiocese, will present to the Cebuano faithful the current state of the local Church.

Anchored in the spirit of synodality, walking together as one People of God, this address will highlight the Archdiocese’s journey of communion, participation, and mission. It will also look ahead with hope as the Church in Cebu continues its journey toward its centennial anniversary as an Archdiocese.

This meaningful occasion will take place on April 28, 2026, beginning with a Holy Mass at 4:00 PM, followed by the Address at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral.

20/04/2026

REMEMBERING POPE FRANCIS ON
HIS FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

On April 21, we remember the first death anniversary of Pope Francis—a shepherd whose life and ministry left a lasting mark on the Church and the world.

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he would one day rise to become the 266th pope of the Catholic Church. Elected on March 13, 2013, he made history as the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit to assume the papacy. From the very beginning, his leadership reflected simplicity, humility, and a deep concern for those often forgotten by society.

Throughout his pontificate, Pope Francis consistently called the faithful to live out the Gospel through concrete acts of mercy. He championed the poor, reached out to the marginalized, and urged global responsibility for creation—reminding the world that care for the environment is inseparable from care for humanity. His words and actions challenged both the Church and the wider world to move beyond indifference and toward compassion.

On April 21, 2025, he passed away at the age of 88 at Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City. His passing on Easter Monday—just a day after his final public appearance at Easter Mass—felt deeply symbolic: a life poured out in service, even to the very end of the Paschal celebration.

Today, as we remember him, we are invited not only to honor his memory but to continue his mission—building a Church that listens, welcomes, and walks with the people, especially those on the peripheries.

20/04/2026