Cardinal Vidal, STAY or GO?!

[LytSlpr]

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STAY OR GO?
Vidal submits resignation to Vatican but hints at staying if Cebuanos want
Published: 07 February 2006

by Jolene R. Bulambot, Jhunnex Napallacan and Nilda L. Gallo


Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal has submitted his letter of resignation to the Vatican, but has expressed willingness to stay especially if Cebuanos want him to.
Despite the activities lined up to celebrate his 75th birthday on Monday, Vidal said he found time to have his letter mailed to the Vatican.

“Under the canon law, we (bishops) are all invited to retire when we reach the age of 75, and that is good because young bloods would be called to serve the Church,� said Vidal.

“I am obliged to tender my letter of resignation. I’ll stay if I’ll be allowed to stay, especially if Cebuanos would allow me to stay,� he added.
However, Cebuanos from all walks want him to stay, as long as his health permits. Vidal underwent angioplasty procedure in 2004 due to his heart ailment. Before that, he underwent multiple bypass surgery.

When he had a heart attack in 1987, Vidal submitted his resignation letter to the Vatican, but the late Pope John Paul II turned it down.

Janice Miral, 20, a nursing student from Minglanilla town, said Vidal should continue the good things he had done for Cebu provided it does not affect his health.

“Kung kaya pa niya, kung okay lang ang iyang health, mas maayong magpabilin pa siya (If he can do it and it will not affect his health, it is better if he stays),� Miral said.

The same sentiment was raised by a 54-year-old businessman from Barangay Calamba, Cebu City.

“If he is capable to lead his flock here, then why not?� asked Nelson Modequillo.

Lilibeth Dinopol, a clerk at the Regional Trial Court, said she wished the Cardinal good health on his birthday.

But she added she did not want Vidal to retire because the people still needed him.

“I agree that the Cardinal should retire. It is high time for the Cardinal to have time for himself after 50 years of service to God and the people of Cebu,� said Bing Samson, executive assistant at the Cebu Governor's Office.

For human rights lawyer Democrito Barcenas, former Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Cebu City president, Vidal was still strong enough to continue to sit as Cebu Archbishop.

“Cardinal Vidal is strong. He must not retire yet. We need his moral leadership to end vigilantism and the culture of death,� he said in text message to Cebu Daily News.

Monsignor Esteban Binghay, Episcopal Vicar, said people loved the Cardinal and wanted him to stay because he could be approached by anybody who needed his help.

“He is not combative and he speaks in a nice way. He is very charismatic when he speaks, ponto por ponto gud, dili siya mo-put down og tawo (discusses the matter point by point, he does not put down anybody),� he said.

Vidal, for his part, said he does not know if Pope Benedict XVI would accept his resignation or extend his term.

In most cases, he added, the Pope has a month to make a decision.

Vidal said the Holy Father could extend the term of any bishop just like what the late Pope John Paul II did when Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger tendered his resignation when he reached the age of 75.

It later turned out that Ratzinger was elected as Pope Benedict XVI in April 2005, replacing the late Pope John Paul II.

According to the religious website Crossroad Initiatives, Pope Benedict XVI, 78, was the oldest to be named pope since Clement XII, who was also 78 when elected pope in 1730.

Vidal said he did not know the process on how the Holy Father would select his successor, although he knew that all bishops in the country would be examined before a replacement would be named.

In the event his resignation is accepted, the Cardinal has expressed his desire to continue serving his flock.

“Of course, I have been here for 25 years and I will miss Cebu. I am used to this life,� he said.

Vidal has been serving Cebuanos for 25 years when he was first appointed as coadjutor archbishop. He was installed as Cebu archbishop on September 18, 1982 following the death of Julio Cardinal Rosales.

On the occasion of his birthday, Vidal wished to have a healthy life ahead and an end to the vigilante-style killings in Cebu City that have claimed more than 100 lives since it started in December 2004.

“For myself, I wish for good health so that I could still serve the people. I also hope that the killings in Cebu City be stopped and the criminals would be investigated,� Vidal told reporters Monday.

Vidal said he has no plans yet to meet with the officials of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) because it is the government’s duty to address the rising cases of summary executions in Cebu City.

However, he added, the Archbishop’s Palace is open for witnesses who want to seek refuge while cooperating with authorities.

He, however, said he could not give much assurance for the safety of witnesses.

“I can’t. I have no police power, no army. I wonder if we can provide that much. Of course we are safe here,â€� he told reporters when asked if he is willing to provide a safehouse for the witnesses.Â* a report from Dale G. Israel



IF HE IS GOING TO ASK ME, IT WOULD BE GOOD IF HE WILL RESIGN TO GIVE THE YOUNGER BISHOPS A CHANCE. IT WOULD ALSO BE GOOD FOR HIM TO WATCH THE NEW YOUNG BISHOP WHILE HE IS STILL ALIVE SO THAT HE CAN GIVE HIM ADVICE AND LASTLY, THE GOOD CARDINAL HAS DONE ENOUGH AND IT IS TIME FOR HIM TO REST AND SAVOR HIS REMAINING DAYS.

[Bolshoi]

I think his imminence needs to rest na considering his condition and length of
service to the public. Unsay opinion ninyo ani mga bro?

Let us hear your individual point of view with regards to our beloved papa in Cebu......



STAY OR GO?
Vidal submits resignation to Vatican
but hints at staying if Cebuanos want
Published: 07 February 2006

by Jolene R. Bulambot, Jhunnex Napallacan and Nilda L. Gallo



Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal has submitted his letter of resignation to the Vatican, but has expressed willingness to stay especially if Cebuanos want him to.
Despite the activities lined up to celebrate his 75th birthday on Monday, Vidal said he found time to have his letter mailed to the Vatican.

“Under the canon law, we (bishops) are all invited to retire when we reach the age of 75, and that is good because young bloods would be called to serve the Church,� said Vidal.


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“I am obliged to tender my letter of resignation. I’ll stay if I’ll be allowed to stay, especially if Cebuanos would allow me to stay,� he added.
However, Cebuanos from all walks want him to stay, as long as his health permits. Vidal underwent angioplasty procedure in 2004 due to his heart ailment. Before that, he underwent multiple bypass surgery.

When he had a heart attack in 1987, Vidal submitted his resignation letter to the Vatican, but the late Pope John Paul II turned it down.

Janice Miral, 20, a nursing student from Minglanilla town, said Vidal should continue the good things he had done for Cebu provided it does not affect his health.

“Kung kaya pa niya, kung okay lang ang iyang health, mas maayong magpabilin pa siya (If he can do it and it will not affect his health, it is better if he stays),� Miral said.

The same sentiment was raised by a 54-year-old businessman from Barangay Calamba, Cebu City.

“If he is capable to lead his flock here, then why not?� asked Nelson Modequillo.

Lilibeth Dinopol, a clerk at the Regional Trial Court, said she wished the Cardinal good health on his birthday.

But she added she did not want Vidal to retire because the people still needed him.

“I agree that the Cardinal should retire. It is high time for the Cardinal to have time for himself after 50 years of service to God and the people of Cebu,� said Bing Samson, executive assistant at the Cebu Governor's Office.

For human rights lawyer Democrito Barcenas, former Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Cebu City president, Vidal was still strong enough to continue to sit as Cebu Archbishop.

“Cardinal Vidal is strong. He must not retire yet. We need his moral leadership to end vigilantism and the culture of death,� he said in text message to Cebu Daily News.

Monsignor Esteban Binghay, Episcopal Vicar, said people loved the Cardinal and wanted him to stay because he could be approached by anybody who needed his help.

“He is not combative and he speaks in a nice way. He is very charismatic when he speaks, ponto por ponto gud, dili siya mo-put down og tawo (discusses the matter point by point, he does not put down anybody),� he said.

Vidal, for his part, said he does not know if Pope Benedict XVI would accept his resignation or extend his term.

In most cases, he added, the Pope has a month to make a decision.

Vidal said the Holy Father could extend the term of any bishop just like what the late Pope John Paul II did when Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger tendered his resignation when he reached the age of 75.

It later turned out that Ratzinger was elected as Pope Benedict XVI in April 2005, replacing the late Pope John Paul II.

According to the religious website Crossroad Initiatives, Pope Benedict XVI, 78, was the oldest to be named pope since Clement XII, who was also 78 when elected pope in 1730.

Vidal said he did not know the process on how the Holy Father would select his successor, although he knew that all bishops in the country would be examined before a replacement would be named.

In the event his resignation is accepted, the Cardinal has expressed his desire to continue serving his flock.

“Of course, I have been here for 25 years and I will miss Cebu. I am used to this life,� he said.

Vidal has been serving Cebuanos for 25 years when he was first appointed as coadjutor archbishop. He was installed as Cebu archbishop on September 18, 1982 following the death of Julio Cardinal Rosales.

On the occasion of his birthday, Vidal wished to have a healthy life ahead and an end to the vigilante-style killings in Cebu City that have claimed more than 100 lives since it started in December 2004.

“For myself, I wish for good health so that I could still serve the people. I also hope that the killings in Cebu City be stopped and the criminals would be investigated,� Vidal told reporters Monday.

Vidal said he has no plans yet to meet with the officials of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) because it is the government’s duty to address the rising cases of summary executions in Cebu City.

However, he added, the Archbishop’s Palace is open for witnesses who want to seek refuge while cooperating with authorities.

He, however, said he could not give much assurance for the safety of witnesses.

“I can’t. I have no police power, no army. I wonder if we can provide that much. Of course we are safe here,� he told reporters when asked if he is willing to provide a safehouse for the witnesses

[klavel]

at his age of 75, i think he should retire considering his health condition..though most cebuanos still want him around BUT let's give him a chance (though he cited, if the cebuanos still want him to stay) to take a rest and enjoy the benefits of being free from hassle of work..he did a good job in leading us to spirituality and cebuanos are forever grateful for that..

[Bolshoi]

Yes agree ko nimu Klavel, perhaps its about time to enjoy life at his age. Since life is too short

I believe he's done enough for the Cebuanos and its about time to enjoy life to the fullest........

( sa langet wala ang beer!,... hehehehehee.... )

[jerx d great]

at 75 yrs of age is very tiresome to do some task!!! it is nice for him to retire for his future birthdays!!!!

[king_mark]

retire na

[mango]

GO- Long overdue-

[mango]

GO - LONG OVERDUE

[samsungster]

overdue but let him stay for another year!!

[LytSlpr]

overdue but let him stay for another year!!

i'm just curious sir but for what?