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Postpone Earth Day, bishop says

April 22 coincides with Good Friday, a day of fast and prayer for Catholics
Postpone Earth Day, bishop says
Filipino activists celebrate Earth Day last year
Published: April 13, 2011 09:56 AM GMT
Updated: April 13, 2011 09:56 AM GMT

A Catholic bishop called on President Benigno Aquino III today to postpone this year’s Earth Day celebrations because the day falls on Good Friday. “The Church is busy during Holy Week and its observance is more important,” said Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo, who is chairman of the social action secretariat of the Catholic bishops’ conference. He said Earth Day cannot be celebrated on April 22, Good Friday, because it is a “holy day” for Catholics and suggested it be moved  to another date because most people are reflecting and doing sacrifices on Good Friday. An environmentalist group agreed with Bishop Pabillo as it announced the holding of Earth Day activities a week ahead in deference to the observance of Good Friday. Kalikasan (Nature) People’s Network for the Environment said a series of Earth Day activities such as seminars, parades and contests will be held starting tomorrow. On April 26 the group proposes  to mark “Global Day of Action” against nuclear reactors and power plants. PM13961.1649

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