Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula
CBCP: Pray for quick recovery of Cardinal Advincula from COVID
THE Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) yesterday appealed to the faithful to pray for the quick recovery of Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula from COVID-19.
CBCP President Archbishop Romulo Valles asked for prayers so that Advincula “can resume his important ministry” in the Church.
“We extend our prayers of fast recovery, complete healing, and good health to Cardinal Advincula. We assure him of our closeness with him with our love, support and prayers,” he said.
Valles also asked his fellow bishops to offer Masses for the fast healing of the 69-year old Manila archbishop, all those who are afflicted with the disease and the people who care for them.
“I ask my brother bishops to please include in all our daily Mass intentions the full recovery of our dear Cardinal. We bring all our prayer to the Lord and to our Blessed Mother for an end to this pandemic, for all those who are sick, and those who care for them,” he said.
The Manila archdiocese on Friday night announced that the cardinal tested positive for COVID-19 and experiencing mild symptoms.
“He is in quarantine, observing strict protocols. Doctors are also monitoring his condition,” the archdiocese said in a statement.
