The liturgy this Sunday includes the Renewal of Baptismal Promises. Saint Paul understands our baptism is a participation in Christ’s Paschal Mystery—his passion, death, and resurrection (and our own future resurrection)—the center of our Faith. “Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life” (Rom 6:3-5; see also 1 Cor 15:13-14). During the Renewal of Baptismal Promises, we are asked to reject the person of Satan who desires through his works and his deceptio

This Black Saturday we enter into the mystery. Today we contemplate Jesus, there in the tomb, dead. In that tomb, he is dead, exactly the way each of us will be dead. Death is our ultimate fear. Our lives are limited. Our existence is coming to an end. We will all die. In a matter of time, all that will be left of any of us is a decomposing body. To contemplate Jesus' body, there in that tomb, is to look our death in the face. As we behold the body of Jesus in the tomb today, and as we contemplate the mystery of our death, we prepare our hearts to receive the Good News of life. We know that tomb will be empty and remain empty forever as a sign that our lives will not really end, but only be

The forecast of stormy weather conditions last Saturday, March 24, 2018 failed to dampen the spirits of six hundred nineteen cycling enthusiasts from all over the province during the Bisikleta Iglesia. Initiated by the Archdiocese Commission on Vocations and several Biker groups, the route encompasses all 120 kilometres encircling Mount Isarog, from Naga City going through the towns of Pili, Ocampo, Tigaon, Goa, Tinambac, Calabanga, Bombon and Magarao. Intended to be a spiritual activity for bikers, the activity included stopping at different churches along the way to pray the Stations of the Cross. With a special blessing from Archbishop Rolando Tirona at the beginning of the activity and

Holy Thursday. Archbishop Rolando Tria Tirona celebrated Mass of the Lord’s Supper at Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Tigaon, Camarines Sur. The Archbishop washed the feet of twelve inmates as part of the ritual in the liturgy. The archbishop explained in his homily the three gifts of this Thursday that lead to hope: The Priesthood, the Eucharist and Love. He emphasised that it is in the encounter with Jesus that we learn to love one another and to hope always in life. Fr. Jay Aguilar, chairman of the Caceres Ministry on Prison Welfare acknowledged the fatherly support of the Archbishop to the Prison Ministry. #BJMP #HolyThursday #WashingoftheFeet #TriaTirona #Tiirona #Loveon

Cycling in Lent has found its new form in Bisikleta Iglesia. Pedaling takes the new challenge, not only completing 360 degree around Mt. Isarog in 120 KM route, but now it has become a visitation to 15 Churches with the prayers of the Way of the Cross and sacramental confession. Organized by the Archdiocese of Caceres, hundreds of cycling enthusiasts in Camarines Sur flocked on the Saturday before the Holy Week to join Bisikleta Iglesia. Six hundrerd ninteen (619) registered in the event including women, youth and cycling hobbyist. Fr. Jay Jacinto, Chairman of the Commission on Vocations claims that this activity is so far the largest Bisikleta Iglesia organized in the country. He prays th

The Archdiocese of Caceres honored priests who celebrate their Jubilee as priest during in the celebration of Chrism Mass at Naga Cathedral. The priests received a plaque of appreciation from the Archbishop and a gift as token of appreciation for the dedicated service in the ministry. Among the jubilarians is Fr. Danilo Imperial, 70 years old, who celebrates 45th Year in the priesthood. He received the longest applause in the congregation. Fr Imperia resides at the Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Though considered retired in the ministry, Fr Imperial took the role as Vice President for Academic and Students Affairs and still works as senior consultant of the University of

Archbishop Rolando Tirona presided over the Chrism Mass on Thursday in the Archdiocese of Caceres attended by hundreds of priests the lay people at the Cathedral in Naga City. In his homily, the Archbishop emphasized the role of the clergy as proclaimers of the cross of Christ. He mentioned that the cross marks the identity of a priest, of his love and his sacrifice. As priests renewing the ordinations promises, the Archbishop emphasized to the clergy that renewal is a way going back to the source and force of priestly identity, that is, entering into the very heart of Christ. Jubilarians for this year 2018 were recognized in the Mass and new assignments of priests were also announced pu

The Archdiocese of Caceres announced new assignments of priests during the Chrism Mass of the Holy Thursday at Naga Cathedral. The announcement of new assignments covers posts of parish priests, parochial vicars, administrators and missions to other Dioceses where the Archdiocese hold Mission Cooperation Program. PAROCHIAL VICARS: EFFECTIVE JUNE 18, 2018 1. Fr. Nunilon Arnold F. Bancaso, Jr. - St. Francis of Assisi, San Francisco, Naga City 2. Fr. Abenson C. Martinez - St. Mary Magdalene, Bula, Cam. Sur 3. Fr. Beda I. Martirez - St. Anthony of Padua, Iriga City 4. Fr. Franklin SA. Navera - Our Lady of La Porteria, Calabanga, Cam. Sur 5. Fr. Ruben B. Temporal - St. Francis of Assisi, Buhi,

Archbishop Tirona visited Butauanan Island in Siruma, Camarines Sur on the vespera of the Feast of Saint Joseph in Sitio Laog. Traveling Twenty minutes by boat from the parish in Tandoc Siruma, Archbishop was welcomed by locals of the island with cheers and warm respect. Archbishop Tirona celebrated the Holy Eucharist with the locals. Forty five persons received the Sacrament of Confirmation from the Bishop’s hands. The archbishop also dropped by the Barangay Proper of the Island and was given the another welcome with much excitement of the people. Michael Benavides, Punong Barangay of the Island, expressed his joy, saying that all their sacrifices of preparations seemed to have all its fru

Bicol Bishops gathered in Virac Catanduanes last March 13, 2018, for the first meeting in the year 2018 to discuss plans and issues in Bicol Church. Archbishop Tirona presided over the meeting where plans on the 3rd Bicol Priests Congress and the status and plans for Metropolitan Judicial Tribunal were discussed. The Bicol Bishops are (from left to right in photo) Bishop Joel Baylon of Legazpi, Archbishop Rolando Tria Tirona of Caceres, Bishop Manolo de los Santos of Virac, Bishop Jose Rojas of Libmanan, Fr. Ronald Anthony Timoner, administrator of Daet, and Bishop Jose Bantolo of Masbate. Bishop Manolo de los Santos hosted the meeting at Armena Resort in Virac. #Caceres #Bishops #Virac #M

The Family Ministry of the Archdiocese of Caceres spearheaded the March for Life Bicol 2018 last March 10, 2018. Ms. Rosa Linda Valenzona (ECFL - Consultant), gave a talk at the Peñafrancia Parish Shrine. Archbishop Rolando Tria Tirona, OCD, presided over the Mass before the march where he highlighted three important points in life: Acceptance, Adoration and Action for those who advocate for the sanctity of life. Fr. William Santiago, Director of the Family Ministry in Caceres, expressed his joy for the wide and active participation of the faithful especially the youth. Participants marched with their slogans & banners in one voice - "Sa Lindong kan Dios Buhay kan Gabos Padagos". #Family #M