Fr. Manuel Victor Sapitula, CM

Research and Publications

• Sapitula, Manuel Victor J. (2025). “Popular Piety at the Crossroads: Trajectories and Implications for Philippine Catholicism.” In Gemma Tulud Cruz and Jose Mario C. Francisco (eds.). Philippine Catholicism Faces the Future: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Resourced and Prospects. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 51-67.
• Sapitula, Manuel Victor J. (2024). “Where are we going?: a reality check“. In William T. Cavanaugh, Carlos Mendoza-Alvarez, Ikana Ugochukwu Okafor and Daniel Franklin E. Pilario (eds.). Fratelli Tutti: A Global Commentary. Studies in World Catholicism 13. Oregon: Cascade Books, 17-26.
• Tuazon, Rolando A., Emiliano O. Ibera & Manuel Victor J. Sapitula. (2023). “The Reception of Amoris Laetitia in the Philippines: A Preliminary Assessment and Theological Reflection.” In Thomas Knieps-Port le Roi, Shaji George Kochuthara, David Dawson Vásquez (eds.) Thinking Globally and Responding Locally in the Church: Common Ground and Diversities in the Reception of Amoris Laetitia. Berlin: Lit Verlag Munster, 316-326.

Lectures Delivered and Seminars Attended

• “The Liturgy as Interaction Order: Unpacking the Social Implications of Sacrosanctum Concilium’s ‘Full, Conscious, And Active Participation’ in the Liturgy.” a paper presented at 2026 SVST Theological Conference. St. Vincent School of Theology (SVST). 3 February 2026.
• “Buddhist Meditation and Everyday Transcendence: An Alternative Inquiry on Filipino Religiosity.”a resource speaker at International Conference on Asian Thoughts and Social Justice. St. Vincent School of Theology (SVST). 29 January 2026.
• “‘Ang Bible’ and the Filipino Millennials and Gen-Z: Some Sociological Explorations”. a paper presented at Ang Bible: Pinoy Version – Translation, Filipino Culture, and Pastoral Implications. Jaime Cardinal Sin Center, Loyola School of Theology (LST). 2 April 2025.
• “Synodality in the Eyes of Young People: Perspectives of Members of a Parish Youth Movement”. a paper presented at International Conference on Youth and Spirituality Today. Center for Empirical Studies on Spirituality, Theology and Religion – Asia (CESSTREL-Asia). 12 October 2024.
• “The Sociology of Hope: Ecologies, Embodiments, and Everyday Life”. a resource speaker at Philippine Sociological Society (PSS) 2023 International Conference. De La Salle University Manila. 6 October 2023.
• “Orientation on Social Research and Social Research Tool Development.” a resource speaker at Vincentian Missionaries Social Development Foundation Inc. (VMSDFI). VMSDFI Conference Room, Quezon City, 17 April 2026.
• “Mary’s Role in Christian Belief.” a lecture delivered at Philippine National Police Chaplain Service. Camp BGen Rafael T. Crame, Quezon City, 25 September 2025.
• “Servant Leaders: Building Bridges, Soaring to new Horizons.” a resource speaker at Adu-SVST SoPhia Philosophy Leaders’ Congress. AdU-SVST SoPhia (AdU-SVST Philosophy Society). St. Vincent School of Theology (SVST), 5 August 2025.
• Resource speaker, Mental Health in the Context of Seminary Life. a resource speaker at Divine Word School of Theology (DWST). Tagaytay City, 14 November 2024.
• “Filipino Youth: Game Changers After 500 Years of Evangelization.” a speaker at JPII@101: Catalyst for the New Evangelization. Salesians of Don Bosco – Philippines North Province (FIN). Online, July 10, 2021
• “Mapping a Research Agenda for Spirituality, Theology and Religion: Beyond 500 Years of Christianity.” a main speaker at Center for Empirical Studies in Spirituality, Theology and Religion – Asia (CESSTREL). Online (via Zoom), May 4, 2021.