Bishop tells Filipino migrants in Korea: Church has not forgotten you

Bishop Socrates Mesiona told Filipino migrants in Seoul that the Church continues to support and monitor the families they left behind in the Philippines. During a Mass at St. Benedict Hyehwa-dong Catholic Church on Oct. 4, 2026, the bishop acknowledged the loneliness, cultural adjustment, and separation from loved ones that migrants face while working abroad.

Mesiona, who serves as the chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People, recognized the sacrifices Filipinos make to provide better futures for their families. He encouraged the community to view their work in South Korea as a blessing and urged them to use their earnings responsibly.