Episcopal Commission on Mutual Relations between Bishops and Religious

04/09/2026

03/09/2026

A Catholic bishop on Thursday urged bishops and religious superiors to move beyond avoiding conflict and become a stronger example of unity for the Church.

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03/09/2026

03/09/2026

ATM: Bishop Elias Ayuban Jr., CMF, JCD, DD giving a talk on “MUTUAL RELATIONS” to the Second CMSP Convention in Zamboanga City.

02/09/2026

✠ EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION | DAY 03 ✠

“Consecrated Persons: Prophetic Witnesses of Peace in a Wounded World”

With hearts united in faith and communion, we gather this morning around the altar of the Lord for the Eucharistic Celebration of Day 03 of the 2nd CMSP Convention 2026.

Presider: Rev. Fr. Amador C. Tumbaga, CMF
6:30 AM
Zamboanga City, Philippines

As we receive Christ in the Holy Eucharist, may He renew our strength, deepen our consecration, and inspire us to be faithful prophetic witnesses of peace, reconciliation, and hope in the midst of a wounded world.

May this celebration be a source of grace for all consecrated persons, that, nourished by Christ, we may continue to proclaim His love and become instruments of His peace.

Come, let us worship the Lord and celebrate the gift of the Eucharist.

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02/09/2026

Sr. Simona Brambilla, Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, invites consecrated women and men ...

02/09/2026

A Vatican official has urged Filipino religious leaders to enter places of conflict as peacemakers, carrying what she called the “ointment of peace.”

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25/08/2026

MEET THE SPEAKERS & GUESTS | 2nd CMSP Convention 2026

The Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines (CMSP) is honored to welcome our distinguished speakers and guests for the 2nd CMSP Convention 2026, happening on September 1–5, 2026 in Zamboanga City.

With the theme:

“Consecrated Persons: Prophetic Witnesses of Peace in a Wounded World”

we will gather in prayer, dialogue, reflection, and synodal discernment as we seek to deepen our mission of becoming witnesses of hope, peace, healing, and communion in today’s wounded world.

Meet our Speakers and Guests:

- KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Sr. Simona Brambilla, MC
Consecrated Life: A Transforming Hope in Today’s Wounded World

- CONFERENCE 1
Bp. Broderick Pabillo, D.D.
National Political and Church Situation: The Prophetic Mission of the Church in the Philippines Today

- CONFERENCE 2
Ms. Yolanda R. Esguerra
Healing the Wounds of the Earth: Rights of Nature Advocacy as a Ministry of Peace

- CONFERENCE 3
Rev. Fr. Norman Melchor R. Pena, SSP
The Challenges to Charism and Governance in the Modern World, in the light of Pope Leo’s “Magnifica Humanitas”

- CONFERENCE 4
Bp. Elias Ayuban Jr., CMF, D.D.
Walking Together in Mission: Challenges and Opportunities on Mutual Relations

- CONFERENCE 5
Rev. Sr. Thu Do, LHC, Ph.D.
The Situation of Elderly Consecrated Persons in the Philippines: A National Study on Human Dignity, Care, and Participation in Consecrated Life

- CONFERENCE 6
Bp. Dennis C. Villarojo, DD
Continuing Challenges in Creating Safe Communities of Dignity

Join us as we listen, learn, discern, and walk together toward a renewed commitment to prophetic witness and peace in a wounded world.

Zamboanga City, Philippines
September 1–5, 2026