Vision-Mission

We, the Major Religious Superiors of the Philippines,

VISION
Chosen by the Creator-God to be witnesses and sharers of Christ’s mission, though distinct in our charisms because of the individual heritage of our religious congregations, yet one in our calling to proclaim the Good News in the context of the local Church in the Philippines, inspired by the Holy Spirit, have bound ourselves as servant-leaders of our congregations to this common VISION: The transformation of the Filipino nation into a people, who enjoy the fullness of life, thereby reflecting the coming of the Reign of God.

MISSION

  • To attain this vision, we commit ourselves as well as the members of our religious families working in the Philippines:
  • To be responsive to the needs of our people, especially the poor, the peasants, the fisherfolks, the workers, women and all victims of injustice in their struggle to attain economic, social, cultural and political freedom;
  • To preserve the natural ecosystem of our country, formerly very rich in flora and fauna, so as to save it from indiscriminate destruction in the name of a false and mistaken view of development;
  • To respect the rights and cultures of all our brothers and sisters, especially the indigenous peoples from the highlands, who up to now inspire us with the spirit of sharing their goods with one another;
  • To carry out dialogue of life with persons who express belief in God in their own way, such as the Muslims, many of whom are devout people who give us Christians an example of constant prayer;
  • To promote solidarity among all by preaching the word of God fearlessly, by undergoing conversion ourselves and by instilling the values of the Kingdom among our people, the majority of whom bear the name of Christ;
  • To enhance the missionary commitment of the Filipino Church. Being the only predominantly Christian country in Asia-the most populated continent-we take the challenge of “sharing our own poverty” the freshness and joy of our faith;

In doing these, we hope to fulfill our role as prophets who are ever attentive to the signs of the times, ready to interpret the message of the Gospel and to implement it under the guidance of Mother Church. As Major Superiors, we earnestly strive to be models in our radical following of Christ, with the grace of the Holy Spirit and the intercession of Mary, the Blessed Virgin Mother to whom the Filipinos, a “pueblo amante de Maria,” are singularly devoted.