MANILA – The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is ready to help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to overcome their recent experiences in Sudan.
According to Bishop Ruperto Santos, CBCP - Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (ECMI) vice chairperson, they are prepared to assist the repatriated Filipinos to recover from the trauma because of the armed conflict.
"Our Church extends our collaboration and assistance for their needs. Our doors are always open to help and offer our resources to our Filipinos," he said in an interview.
"There are programs and plans in the dioceses to give hope, heal, and help our Filipinos that have been repatriated," the Bataan prelate added.
At the same time, Santos said they continue to offer prayers for the welfare of the OFWs in the African nation.
"Through our chaplains, we are always praying and offering our Holy Masses for their safety, strength, and sound health," he said.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has reported that at least 156 Filipinos are ready to be repatriated from the said country amid the continuing clashes between conflicting parties.
The soon-to-be-repatriated Filipinos are part of the close to 700 Filipinos that have sought assistance from the government. (PNA)
