Second Convention of the Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines (CMSP)

“Consecrated Persons: Prophetic Witnesses of Peaces in a Wounded World”

This was the theme during the Second Convention of the Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines (CMSP) held at Zamboanga City last 1 to 5 September 2026. Sr. Ma. Leoly M. Quitorio, F.I, and Sr. Remedios Cabrera, F.I., were among the 233 consecrated women and men representing 159 religious congregations who attended the said convention.

The 5-day convention followed the framework of MULAT • DAMA • TINDIG • PAGHAYO. The Meaning: MULAT to the present realities and the cry of the people and mother nature; DAMA, feeling and in solidarity with those who are suffering and vulnerable; TINDIG, making a stand and becoming a prophetic voice and presence for justice, peace and reconciliation; PAGHAYO, making concrete acts in favor of those marginalized.

There were a series of conferences on National Political and Church Situation, Healing the Wounds of the Earth, The Challenges to Charism and Governance in the Modern World, The Situation of Elderly Consecrated Persons in the Philippines, Walking Together in Mission: Challenges and Opportunities on Mutual Relations and Continuing Challenges in Creating Safe Communities of Dignity.

The 4th day was spent on a Pilgrimage of Peace: Encountering Ministries of Dialogue, Justice, and Reconciliation and Zamboanga City Heritage Tour: A Journey through Culture, Faith, and Peace.

The final day concluded with the Office Final Statement of CMSP, followed by the closing program and Eucharistic Celebration.

By Sr. Leoly Quitorio, F.I.

Glimpses of the Event