

Archdiocese of Caceres celebrates 75 years with renewed commitment to mission and collaborative governance
By Jonnah Abellano The Archdiocese of Caceres marked a significant milestone on June 29, 2026, celebrating the 75th anniversary of its elevation to an archdiocese. Rather than focusing on grand celebrations, the observance emphasized “system-building,” highlighting efforts to strengthen structures that promote greater participation of the faithful in the life and mission of the Church. To ensure long-term pastoral vitality, the Archdiocese introduced four updated structural f


Bicol social communications ministers gather in Naga City for digital evangelization summit
By Jonnah Abellano and Lilette Manauis Two hundred thirty nine delegates from various parishes, schools and religious organizations from across the Bicol region transformed the halls of Naga City's Our Lady of Peñafrancia Minor Basilica into a hub for modern evangelization on May 18, 2026, in a historic bid to claim the "digital continent" for the faithful. The conference, titled "Communicating Christ," marked the pioneering regional gathering of Social Communications (SocCo


Bay District Lay Ministers Gather for Archdiocesan Summer Liturgical Program
By Jonnah C. Abellano Strengthening the spirit of service within the local church, 897 lay liturgical ministers from the Bay District gathered at the Magarao Convention Center on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for the Summer Liturgical Program. The Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission organized the event, which drew a significant turnout of 472 Lectors, 180 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC), 135 Collectors, and 110 members of the Mother Butler Guild (MBG). This gatherin


Called to be missionary disciples: 1,265 altar servers gather for ACAS 2026
by Roj Falcon The Archdiocese of Caceres enjoined once again the altar servers from its different parishes for the annual Archdiocesan Camping for Altar Servers (ACAS) with the theme: “Altar Servers called to be Missionary Disciples” from April 14-16, 2026 held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Carolina, Naga City. It was attended by 334 participants from Partido District, 275 from Central District, 241 from Bay District, 405 from Rinconada District with a total of 1265 pa













