50 Parish Caritas volunteers from the parishes of District 6 of the Archdiocese of Cebu participated in the district-level capacity building and consultation on good governance and ecology last October 15, 2022 at the San Juan Nepomuceno Parish in San Remigio, Cebu.
Cebu Caritas Program Director Fr. Alden John Baran gave a theological reflection and rationale of the activity. Atty. Misty Escolar-Hupp discussed about good governance. Cebu Archdiocesan Social Advocacies Staff Patrick Torres shared insights on Laudato Si’ – Care for our Common Home. Cebu Caritas Developmental Program Coordinator Kendrick Miñoza facilitated the focus group discussion.
A pledge of commitment on upholding good governance, promoting integral ecology and fighting disinformation was made by the participants.
San Remigio Parish Priest Fr. Lyndon Ruiz and Malapascua Parish Priest Fr. Joseph Paul Pugasan were present during the activity.
Cebu Caritas Inc. is the mandated social action arm of the Archdiocese of Cebu. It serves the Anawim through its Humanitarian, Developmental, and Justice and Peace programs.