The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has decided to make the National Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking (NDPAHT) a yearly event.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has decided to make the National Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking a yearly event.The Episcopal Commission made the petition for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People for the CBCP to declare every first Sunday of February as a day of prayer for victims of modern-day slavery.
“We thank the Philippine bishops for their concern. They have shown us their compassionate attitude and concern for Filipinos,” said Bishop Santos. This year, the NDPAHT will be observed on Sunday, Feb. 5. Activities will be held at the EDSA Shrine in Quezon City. They will be highlighted with a holy mass to be presided over by Pasig Bishop and CBCP vice president Mylo Hubert Vergara. There will be candle lighting for the victims and survivors of human trafficking.
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