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(Update on bombing on Immaculate Conception Cathedra l, a repost from CBCPNews ) MANILA, July 8, 2009—Cotabato Auxiliary Bishop Jose Colin M. Bagaforo said city residents are slowly recovering from the traumatic experience they had last Sunday when an improvised explosive device brought death to five persons and multiple injuries to some 35 others. Speaking at the CBCP Media Office-Catholic Media Network sponsored Public Affairs program “The Forum,” the prelate said the authorities have arrested several suspects but later released when witnesses identified them as those responsible for the bombing. “The authorities now believe the real target was the cathedral,” the prelate said. He added they have already coordinated with the police and the military to protect the cathedral and its perimeter. >He admitted there was a significant reduction in churchgoers in their 11:30 A.M., 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 P.M. Masses last Sunday. “The people were afraid and it will take some days...

Right after my 9:00 o'clock nuptial Mass, I headed towards Sta. Cruz, Laguna for the first Bishop-peasants' Forum. A forum handled by the catholic Social group for women, farmers, fishermen and laborer. Here are some of the exposition of the different groups. I was not been able to finish it because of other commitments: > Blogs commenting Fr. Jessie's post