By Fatima Sola Bandin The Caceres Youth Commission of the Archdiocese of Caceres successfully conducted the Archdiocesan Conference of Youth Ministers (ACYM) last May 9-10 at the Holy Rosary Major Seminary. Guided by the theme “Katood: Gabos Kaayon, Gabos May Gibuhon”, the ACYM gathered youth directors, ministers, formators, and leaders across the various vicariates to discern the future of the youth ministry in the Archdiocese. Pagsalingoy On its first day, themed “Pagsaling

By CBCP News The Catholic bishops’ leadership on Tuesday, May 12, urged the Senate to immediately convene as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte, saying delays would threaten justice, weaken democracy and erode public trust. In a statement, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said senators must fulfill their constitutional duty by proceeding with the trial, hearing evidence and deciding the case based on truth, justice and the rule of l

Sixth Sunday of Easter First Reading: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 R. (1) Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:15-18 Gospel Reading: John 14:15-21 Jesus said to his disciples: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot accept, because it neither sees nor knows him. But you

Dear Father Bill, Ano ta piggigiromdom an Episcopal Coronation ni Nuestra Señora del Pronto Socorro kada Mayo 6? Ano po an pwedeng gibohon? An minagalang, Melchor Dear Melchor, An "Episcopal Coronation" nangangahulugan na an imagen kan Virgen nag-ako nin korona sa paagi kan otoridad kan obispo. Minimidbid kaini an sarong bantog, namomotan, asin milagrosong debosyon. Para sa ikatolong aniversario, pwedeng paghorop-horopan an tolong bagay: Paggiromdom, Pag-ogma asin Pagpanibago

By Jucar Salazar & Milagros Abad As a concrete expression of faith in action, the Vicariate of Our Lady of La Porteria became a beacon of hope and justice as 67 individuals received free legal services during the recently concluded Legal Aid Caravan, spearheaded by the St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish on April 26. The initiative was made possible through the collaboration of the Cáceres Office for Women and Children Protection (COWCP) and the Ateneo de Naga College of Law – Ignat

By Myrna Bermudo “All these are in the spirit of accountability, transparency and a response of the Diocese to the call for Synodality: to be more transparent and accountable,” said Bishop Luisito A. Occiano of Virac, who has been presiding the turn-over of pastoral responsibilities in the parishes of the Diocese. Asked why he chooses to be present, he replied, “The formal turn-over of pastoral responsibilities was actually inspired by what the Archdiocese of Caceres has been

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 R. (4a) The just man is a light in darkness to the upright. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus said to his disciples: "You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a m

By Natalie Hazel Quimlat On February 1, Sunday, the Philippine Catholic Church observed the National Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking, which has become a pressing social reality and urgent concern for the country, especially for children. In a statement issued by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP ECMI), it is said that human trafficking “reflect deeper social conditions t

From The COMBIBLIA Staff NAGA CITY — In a gathering of faith and fellowship, the Archdiocese of Caceres, through its Commission on Biblical Apostolate (Caceres COMBIBLIA), held a Bible Congress on January 31. The event brought together 335 Bible animators called “Bible Apostles” –parish coordinators, religious sisters and lay leaders –at the Legaspi Hall within the Peñafrancia Basilica Compound. Guided by the theme “The Word of God Gives Life in a Church where Everyone Belong

The feast of St. Peter Baptist, principal patron of the Archdiocese of Caceres, was widely celebrated across the Archdiocese last Feb 1. A mass was officiated by Caceres Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon on the saint's feast day at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral. In his homily, Alarcon urged the faithful to remain rooted in Christ. Having contributed much to the establishment and development of several towns that now comprise the Archdiocese, Baptist, who was a missionary from S

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 R. (Mt 5:3) Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs! Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12a When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are

By Roy Lagarde/CBCP News The new head of the Catholic hierarchy on Saturday set a two-year agenda focused on caring for bishops, strengthening coordination, care, deepening synodality. Archbishop Gilbert Garcera, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, outlined his priorities at the opening of the 131st CBCP plenary assembly in Manila. As his first priority, he stressed support for bishops themselves. “Before tending the flock, we must care for the s