Collegio Filippino welcomes 35 bishops, 2 Cardinals

ROME, Dec. 3, 2010—The Pontificio Collegio Filippino welcomed 35 Bishops and 2 Cardinals from the Philippines, the first of three batches to hold their Ad Limina Visit to the Holy Father.

The first batch of bishops came from 5 Ecclesiastical Provinces of Nueva Segovia, Tuguegarao, Lingayen-Dagupan, San Fernando (Pampanga) and Manila.

All the bishops are staying at PCF where it is a home away from home. Most of the prelates had stayed at PCF years ago when they were taking further studies in the different Pontifical Universities in Rome.

“To return to PCF and reminisce memories while visiting the Holy Father is wonderful indeed,” many of them said.

During their general audience with the Holy Father last November 29 at the Consistory Hall, Pope Benedict welcomed them and expressed appreciation on what the Bishops of the Philippines have been doing to promote culture of faith, life, love and family.

“Your presence here in Rome strengthens the bonds of communion between the Catholic community in the Philippines and the See of Peter, a communion which stretches back over four centuries to the first offering of the Eucharistic Sacrifice upon your shores,” the pope said. (Garret Alfonso Ulanimo) http://www.cbcpnews.com/?q=node/13933