Episcopal Commission for the Biblical Apostolate

Catholic Biblical Federation (CBF) is the body of the Catholic Church for the promotion of the Biblical Apostolate. it is "a Catholic Word Fellowship, of administratively distinct international local organizations committed to biblical-pastoral ministry" (CIC 298-326). It relates directly to the Holy See through the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. Its office is situated in Stuttgart, Germany registered as number VR 3054 in the Register of Associations. To date, the CBF membership includes 95 full members and 233 associate members coming from a total of 133 countries. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines and the Catholic Conference of Bishops' in the world are FULL member of CBF. Affiliate membership is offered to institution, congregations, centers and groups but not to individuals. The purpose of the Federation is to foster and support the work of Catholic organizations for bibical-pastoral ministry which, throughout the world, collaborate with the bishop's to make the Word of God available to all (DV, VI).

The official website of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines

The Catholic Biblical Association of the Philippines (CBAP) is an association of bible exegetes, theologians and professors in the Philippines. Founded in 1999, the CBAP aims to advance biblical studies in the country, holds an annual convention, and publishes its research and proceedings. CBAP holds office at the Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University campus, Quezon City and is registered under the Securities and Exchange Commision of the Philippine Government ( S.E.C. Reg no. A2000003849).

In 1968, Msgr. Mario Baltazar, OP, the Prelate of Batanes-Babuyanes was named Chairman of the Episcopal Committee on the Bible with Efren Rivera, OP as Secretary. The Bible Committee was under the Episcopal Commission for Promoting Christian Unity. The translating the Bible into the vernacular languages. This began common Bible translation in the Philippines for Tgalog, Ilokano, Cebuano and Hiligaynon. The Network that was started by the founding Fathers of ECBA is still going on today in an even more intense way. PBS is a non-profit, non-stock, interconfessional organization that exist to provide people with Scriptures in the language they understand, in formats they prefer and at prices they can afford. Its ministry includes translation, production, distribution and promotion of Holy Scriptures and fundraising. Besides providing the Catholic Edition of the Bible, PBS coordinates closely with ECBA and other Churches for a successful and meaningful celebration of the Annual National Bible Week.

SIL is an international private volunteer organization which was established in 1934, In 1953, SIL signed an agreement with the Department of Education to work among the cultural communities and/or indigenous people. SIL Philippine Statistical SUmmary includes 92 Philippine languages researched; 43 language projects in progress; 47 published vernacular Scriptures Volumes; over 3,400 SIL Publications in print and 14 Home Countries of SIL Members.

On September 29, 1979, John Paul I Biblical Center the first and the pioneer Regional Center in the Philippines, was blessed in Vigan City at the Immaculate Conception School of Theology, co-founded by Fr.Ludger Feldkemper, SVD (Father and Founder), Sr. Hernnietta Sebastian, OSB (Mother and co-foundress) and Ms. Felicitas Peroetua Gines (Lady and co-foundress) The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Northern Luzon (CBCNL) recognized JPIBC as the regional biblical center for Northern Luzon and Cordillera.

The Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) is a voluntary association of episcopal conferences in South, Southeast, East and Central Asia, established with the approval of the Holy See. Its purpose is to foster among its members solidarity and co-responsibility for the welfare of Church and society in Asia, and to promote and defend whatever is for the greater good.

The World Seen From Rome

Claretian Publications is a pastoral endeavor of the Claretian Missionaries in Macau, China. It aims to promote a renewed spirituality rooted in the Word of God and the living tradition of the Church in response to the needs, challenges, and pastoral demands of today.