Saint John Baptist Scalabrini
Giovanni Battista Scalabrini, or known as Saint John Scalabrini was the Father of the Migrants due to his contribution regarding the welfare and security of migrants. Saint John Scalabrini was born on July 8, 1839, at Fino Mornasco Italy. He was the third child (out of eight) of Luigi Scalabrini and Colomba Trombetta, and baptized at the Parish Church of Fino Mornasco.
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Resources
2nd National Day of Prayer & Awareness Against Human Trafficking (NDPAHT)
NDPAHT is also an expression of the Catholic Church’s strong commitment to combat trafficking by dedicating one specific Sunday to understanding and reflecting on the issue of this modern-day slavery that undermines a person’s dignity through abuse and exploitation of various forms.
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is holding an event on July 30, 2023 to raise awareness about human trafficking and to promote and protect the rights of trafficking victims. The event will be held at the Antipolo Cathedral and will be attended by 200 people from NGOs, GOs, LGUs, different church groups, and different diocesan ministries.
Protecting the Migrants: The ASEAN way and Philippines’ pivotal role
Migration in Southeast Asia became a trend as the community building process together with the regional integration, institutional …
The Taxation Flow of an OFW
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) plays an important role towards the Philippine Economy, as 8.9% (as of 2021) of the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Philippines
Stories
Handling my OFW husband’s remittances: Making it bear a fruit
Even before my husband Loreto and I got married, he was already working in Saudi Arabia in 1983 up until 2020…
My Life as an OFW in Hong Kong
I was born in a less fortunate family of 8 siblings. My father is a laborer who finished Grade 3 and my mother didn’t…
ECMI-CBCP Novena for Peace (via Zoom)
The world is facing many challenges today, including conflict, hate, revenge, and war. These challenges can divide us and make it difficult to build a peaceful world. This novena is an opportunity for us to come together in prayer and ask God for help. We...
CBCP VISAYAS Regional Consultation Against Human Trafficking
CCAHT with ECMI-CBCP as lead convener will be holding the CBCP VISAYAS Regional Consultation Against Human Trafficking in Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines on May 24- 26, 2023. It will be participated by the different archdioceses/dioceses in the Visayas region.
2nd CBCP Mindanao Regional Consultation Against Human Trafficking in Davao City
CCAHT with ECMI-CBCP as lead convener will be holding the 2nd CBCP Mindanao Regional Consultation Against Human Trafficking in Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines on July 25- 27, 2023. The archdioceses/dioceses in Mindanao Region which were not included in the 1st consultation will be attending...
MIGRANTS’ Forum and Capacity Building at the Diocese of Tagbilaran, Bohol
ECMI-CBCP in partnership with PMRW will be holding a MIGRANTS’ Forum and Capacity Building at the Diocese of Tagbilaran, Bohol on June 6-8, 2023.
“Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay”
Here in the Philippines, the fact that many people are forced to migrate or to seek overseas employment because of economic reasons or poverty, the Church has to express her concern for the OFWs and all the people on the move; to pray for them as they face many challenges away from the loving support of their family and the comfort familiar surroundings.