Download PDF version here. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qbY3cHYvZ9LhWZ-2tAxrdfZI9EZ0uDZY/view?usp=drivesdk Program of Activites FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 18 2:00 PM — Onsite Registration & Check-in 4:00 PM — Coffee Break 5:00 PM — Opening Liturgy & Bible Enthronement 5:15 PM — Welcome Remarks, Welcome on behalf of PBS & Orientation to the Convention Program 5:45 PM — KEYNOTE ADDRESS I “Suffering, Resistance and Freedom: A Post-Colonial Subaltern (Dalit) Study of Isaiah 52:13–53:

The Catholic Biblical Association of the Philippines (CBAP) gathers biblical scholars, theologians, teachers, and students of Scripture for its 27th Annual Convention, exploring how the Word of God speaks to a world marked by war, violence, injustice, suffering, and the longing for peace. This year's convention carries the theme, "Beat Swords into Plowshares, Be Peacemakers" (cf. Isaiah 2:4; Matthew 5:9), with the subtitle "The Word in a World at War." ............ MAJOR PAPE

The Catholic Biblical Association of the Philippines (CBAP) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its 27th Annual Convention, which will be held on 18–20 September 2026 (Friday–Sunday) at the PBS Tower, UN Avenue, Malate, Manila. This year's convention carries the theme, "Beat Swords into Plowshares, Be Peacemakers" (cf. Isaiah 2:4; Matthew 5:9), with the subtitle "The Word in a World at War." Against the backdrop of a world marked by violence, conflict, a