Official Statement on the status of Abp. Romulo G. Valles, D.D.’s condition

By Msgr. Paul Cuison
Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Davao

About noontime yesterday, I received a text message from a friend in Manila, asking me about the health condition of Archbishop Valles. He heard it from the news that the good Archbishop had a mild stroke, and that he had been discharged from the hospital and, presently, he is recuperating at the Bishop Residence.

Since then, the social media is flooded with prayers for healing and expressions of support from all over. It is heartwarming to know that there are so many people who are showing deep concern and sincere love to our dear Archbishop.

As a close aide of the Archbishop, I am happy to let you know that he is getting back to his normal self in an almost miraculous way, with only a slight problem of his physical movement which is also showing great improvement.

For clarification, he was admitted in the hospital on the evening of May 23 and was discharged last July 6. The prolonged days in the hospital was due to some complications like the hospital acquired pneumonia. But he has long time been declared by his physicians as stable. In fact, he had already celebrated a private mass on his 69th birthday last July 10. I am optimistic that it would just be a matter of days and he will be back to celebrate public masses with the faithful.

Again, thank you for your deep concerns and prayers. God bless!

July 18, 2020