CBCP: Oil crisis may affect Visita IglesiaMANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) acknowledged that the oil crisis may affect the observance of the Visita Iglesia or church visits during Holy Week, in the face of the continuing surge in the prices of petroleum products. We are worried that the Filipinos are really affected by the rising prices of oil. If people want to save, it’s understandable,” CBCP Episcopal Commission of Public Affairs executive secretary Fr. The Visita Iglesia is a Philippine Catholic tradition during Holy Week, specifically on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday, involving the visitation of seven churches. The CBCP has also renewed nationwide divine mercy consecration amid ongoing national and global crises.

Source: Philippine Star March 27, 2026 16:34 UTC