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

MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Biblical Association of the Philippines (CBAP) has officially opened reservations for its 27th Annual Convention, which will be held on 18–20 September 2026 at the PBS Tower, UN Avenue, Malate, Manila. Carrying 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,” this year’s convention will examine the biblical call to peace, justice, reconciliation, and hope