Andanar mourns death of ‘mentor’ Archbishop Oscar Cruz

By Prince Golez

Communications Secretary Martin Andanar mourned the passing Archbishop Oscar Cruz who succumbed to complications from the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) last August 26.

“Archbishop Cruz was instrumental towards fulfilling the sacred obligation of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) in strengthening and furthering the faith of all Filipino Catholics,” Andanar said in a message.

The official referred to the former president of the CBCP as “good friend” and “mentor.”

“He was someone who was always a source of good news,” according to him.

“May his spiritual lessons remain amongst the faithful and be a source of strength and optimism, during our collective fight and recovery against Covid-19. We pray for the eternal repose of the soul of Archbishop Cruz,” he added.

The emeritus of the Lingayen-Dagupan archdiocese died at 85. He was laid to rest on Friday at the Sanctuario de San Juan Evangelista in Dagupan City.

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