CWCCP: 16-23 Feb 2026
General Assembly
The Conference of Women Contemplative Communities of the Phiippines held its General Assembly from 16 to 23 February at St. Francis Seraph Retreat Center, Maghaway, Cebu. Theme of the Conference was "Journeying Together: Embracing wholeness in Mind, Heart and Spirit as Contemplatives of Hope". More than 80 religious women from contemplative congregations across the country attended.
The Archbishop of Cebu, Alberto "Abet" presided over the Closing Mass of the Conference. Speaking directly to the Sisters, the Archbishop affirmed their indispensable role in the life of the Church. "Your lives proclaim a quiet but powerful truth - that Christ is alive and that holiness is possible. ... The gathering ends not as a conclusion, but as a sending forth, echoing the Lord's enduring call - 'Be holy, for I am holy.'".
Program
The Program included an Opening Mass and Keynote Address by Archbishop Gilbert Garcera, D.D., with talks on Bio-Social Issues, and Transition from Midlife to Aging by various speakers, and concluding with a Closing Mass by Archbishop Albert Uy, D.D.
Directory
The above QR (Quick Response) Code of CWCCP 2026 PhotoDirectory can be scanned and kept in your mobile telephone to facilitate reference on the attendees and office bearers. Click here for direct access to the PhotoDirectory.
CWCCP: Feb 2025
With the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines
With the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines
With the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines
CWCCP Council audience with
His Eminence Pablo Virgilio S. Cardinal David, D.D.
President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines
Bishop of Kaloocan, on 16 Feb 2025.
We informed him of our official existence being approved by the Dicastery of the Congregation of Consecrated and the Society of Apostolic Life.
Cardinal David was
CWCCP Council audience with
His Eminence Pablo Virgilio S. Cardinal David, D.D.
President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines
Bishop of Kaloocan, on 16 Feb 2025.
We informed him of our official existence being approved by the Dicastery of the Congregation of Consecrated and the Society of Apostolic Life.
Cardinal David was so gracious with us and asked us to pray for the Church and the needs of the whole world.
With the Papal Nuncio
With the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines
With the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines
CWCCP Council's audience with
His Excellency Archbishop Charles John Brown D.D.
Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines
18 Feb, 2025.
The meeting was held us on the day we were returning to our respective monasteries and was unscheduled, but was nevertheless accommodated by His Excellency. He even accepted my invitation to attend our next CW
CWCCP Council's audience with
His Excellency Archbishop Charles John Brown D.D.
Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines
18 Feb, 2025.
The meeting was held us on the day we were returning to our respective monasteries and was unscheduled, but was nevertheless accommodated by His Excellency. He even accepted my invitation to attend our next CWCCP assembly and officiate the opening Eucharistic celebration. In addition, he accepted to give us a talk on Contemplative Life.
CWCCP Visayas
With the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines
CWCCP Visayas
Closing session: group photo.
CWCCP, Ligao, Albay: 21 - 25 Jan 2025
Chairperson delivering Welcome Address
Welcome Address by Chairperson Sr. Alice Agosto, O.Ss.R., at the Conference of Women Contemplative Communities of the Philippines (CWCCP). The week long seminar with the theme on SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION OF MINORS AND VULNERABLE ADULTS was held from January 21 to 26, 2025 at the Casa di Misirecordia in Ligao, Albay and attended by 65
Welcome Address by Chairperson Sr. Alice Agosto, O.Ss.R., at the Conference of Women Contemplative Communities of the Philippines (CWCCP). The week long seminar with the theme on SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION OF MINORS AND VULNERABLE ADULTS was held from January 21 to 26, 2025 at the Casa di Misirecordia in Ligao, Albay and attended by 65 nuns from 11* different Contemplative Orders. Click here for FaceBook link to CWCCP.
* The Orders:
2. Carmelites
4. Benedictines
5. Dominicans
6. Daughters of Mary Consolatrix
8. Passionists
9. Augustinians
10. Poor Clares
The Attendees
Archbishop Emeritus of Nueva Caceres Rolando Tria Tirona, D.D. presided the Opening Mass. The resource speaker on the said topic was Sr. Socorro Evidente, DC supported by Sr. Leticia Garcia, DC. for 2 days.
In the next two days, sessions on its monastic/religious life perspective was given by Fr. Ernie Montuerto, OCD while Fr. Stefano Ca
Archbishop Emeritus of Nueva Caceres Rolando Tria Tirona, D.D. presided the Opening Mass. The resource speaker on the said topic was Sr. Socorro Evidente, DC supported by Sr. Leticia Garcia, DC. for 2 days.
In the next two days, sessions on its monastic/religious life perspective was given by Fr. Ernie Montuerto, OCD while Fr. Stefano Canuto, OSA, Officer of the Sacred Congregation (CICLSAL), gave the ecclesial perspective with emphasis on ABUSE OF POWER followed by an open forum.
DEO GRACIAS!
Assembly in Ligao
Assembly in Ligao
Last day of the CWCCPAssembly on 27 Jan at the Monastery of Carmelite Nuns, Kawakawa, Ligao, Albay.
CWCCP: 8 -13 Apr 2024
Group Photo #1
A total of 82 participants and 2 facilitators graced the Conference of Women Contemplative Communities of the Philippines, held in Maghaway, Talisay, Cebu, from 8 - 13 April 2024. The Conference gathered Nuns from all over the Philippines to share on the Synodality of Contemplative Nuns journeying together and participating in the mission of the Church through prayer and contemplation.
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Group Photo #2
Taken at the Conference hall.
Statement of the Assembly
WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE CONFERENCE
OF WOMEN CONTEMPLATIVE COMMUNITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES (CWCCP)
UNITED IN SEEKING THE FACE OF GOD THROUGH A LIFE FULLY DEDICATED
TO PRAYER, SILENCE, SOLITUDE, AND FRATERNAL COMMUNION,
JOURNEY TOGETHER IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE SYNODAL CHURCH.
IN THE MIDST OF ALL VARIABLE TRANSITIONS OF TIME
THAT CHALLENGE THE QUALITY OF VOCATIONAL COMMITMENT
AND THE SUSTAINABILITY OF CONSECRATED LIFE
WE ALSO FACE THE GLOBAL REALITIES
OF BREAKDOWN OF HUMAN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES,
MISUSE OF THE BENEFITS OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY,
AND DIVERSITY OF WORLDLY OPTIONS THAT OVERSHADOW THE PRIMACY OF GOD,
THE VALUE OF HUMAN LIFE, AND THE CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME.
WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE CALL TO RADIATE THE FACE OF GOD
TO A WORLD THAT ALSO LONGS TO SEE HIS FACE
AS WE FOLLOW MORE RADICALLY OUR LIFE OF UNCONDITIONAL COMMITMENT
TO OUR VOWS AND OUR CHARISM NOURISHED BY THE GOSPEL WE HEAR
AND SACRAMENT WE DAILY RECEIVE.
FAITHFUL TO OUR VOCATION AS THE PRAYING HEART OF THE CHURCH.
WE STRIVE TO EMBRACE IN OUR LIFE OF PRAYER
OUR WOUNDED AND BROKEN HUMANITY
WHILE WE DEEPEN THE SPIRIT OF LOVE, MERCY AND COMPASSION
AS OUR AUTHENTIC WITNESSING TO GOD’S LOVE AND HEALING PRESENCE.
APPROVED THIS 12THDAY OF APRIL 2024
AT ST. FRANCIS SERAPH SPIRITUALITY CENTER
MAGHAWAY, TALISAY CITY, CEBU
Elected Servant Leaders
First Council Meeting of CWCCP
These are the Elected Servant leaders, standing with Rev Fr. Ernie Montuerto, OCD (4th from left). The officials will serve the Quadrennium 2024-2028. For list click here.
First Council Meeting of CWCCP
First Council Meeting of CWCCP
First Council Meeting of CWCCP
The First Council Meeting of the Conference of Women Contemplative Communities of the Philippines (CWCCP), from 2 - 4 July, was held at the Redemptorist Retreat House in Cebu.