CatSU Prexy shares light moment with new Virac Bishop Occiano
AdministrationStaunch advocates for ecological
protection and youth spiritual development, both leaders shared a light-hearted
yet meaningful moment discussing their shared ecological advocacies and youth
apostolate.
Resonating with the recent
pronouncement of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) in
Cagayan De Oro, the first meeting Bishop Luisito attended, he shared how the
CBCP has decided to upgrade their diocesan ecology desks to a full ministry
focused on 'integral ecology,' making the care for creation a priority pastoral
concern.
For CatSU, which has taken a firm
stand against mining in the province and has been active in "green"
initiatives, this connection represents a partnership in advocacy.
Moreover, the university's Roman
Catholic Campus Ministry, under the advisership of Professor Emlyn M. Lanon,
plays a crucial role. This ministry, one of the main programs for
evangelization of the Commission on Youth Apostolate (CYA) of the Diocese of
Virac, focuses on improving the spiritual, mental, and social well-being of all
students, faculty, and staff at CatSU—a mission Bishop Luisito is eager to know
more about and strengthen further.
