25th Sacerdotal Anniversary

Fr. Joey Gonzaga, fifteenth Rector of the Holy Rosary Major Seminary, celebrated his 25th Sacerdotal Anniversary last June 12, Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, also Philippine Independence Day. A concelebrated mass was held at the Basilica Minore de Peñafrancia. In his homily, Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana spoke of the priesthood patterned after the heart of Jesus. The celebration gathered Gonzaga's family and friends. Also present were Caceres Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon, Daet Bishop Herman Abcede and Bishop Emeritus Manolo de los Santos. (Photos by Natalie Quimlat)