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By Crisel Dionisio The Bishop Francisco Gainza Trade Fair (BFGTF) 2026 Media Conference gathered 19 media partners and key collaborators in Camarines Sur last August 10, 2026 at the Johanine Hall of the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral. Fr. Francis A. Tordilla, director of Caceres Commission on Communications, started the event with his opening remarks. In his speech he welcomed and acknowledged all the participants and media personnel present in the conference. After which th

By Lilette P. Manauis The Camino de Peñafrancia (CDP) embarks on its fifth year with new paths, new spiritual director, and new partnerships as the pilgrimage starts on August 30, 2026 in Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, then proceeds through Albay and continues to Camarines Sur. The pilgrimage culminates on September 11, 2026, coincides with the Traslacion and completes a 13-day spiritual journey. The devotion grows in participation and spreads in church itineraries as the Diocese

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

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

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

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

By Fr. Francis Tordilla A light yet meaningful encounter with Pope Francis opened the Archbishop of Caceres’ homily during the Chrism Mass on April 1, 2026, at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral—setting the tone for a deeper reflection on mission, anointing, and service. Recalling his Ad Limina visit in 2019, Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon shared how Pope Francis, upon greeting him, remarked: “Che odore!” —seemingly noticing a scent. Initially unsure whether it was the perfume he

By Jonnah Abellano Amidst the grind of deadlines and digital noise, media practitioners of the Archdiocese of Caceres hit the "pause" button on March 28, 2026, gathering at the Doña Jamora Hall of the Villa Caceres Hotel for a Lenten Recollection. The Caceres Commission on Communications (CCCom) organized the event as a spiritual pitstop for those usually tasked with telling the stories of others. Fr. Francis Tordilla, Director of CCCom, opened the afternoon by highlighting t

By Fr. Francis A. Tordilla LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — February 12, 2026. A decisive step toward renewed and unified minor seminary formation marked the first day of SANGKAN 2026 as formators from across the Philippines gathered at the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan and focused their attention on the newly released Ratio Nationalis for Minor Seminaries in the Philippines. SANGKAN—an annual national gathering of minor seminaries that fosters fraternity, collaborat

By Natalie Hazel Quimlat In the Pilgrim City of Naga, the feast of the Sto. Niño is joyfully celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January, in union with the central celebration in the Archdiocese of Cebu. Each year, Immaculate Conception Parish (ICP), in partnership with the local government of Naga, organizes the celebration. The local devotion to the Sto. Niño began in 1979, when the Cofradia del Sto. Niño was organized in the ICP after a group of devotees from Cebu visited Na

By Roj Falcon Focusing on the archdiocesan goals and objectives, priests of the Archdiocese of Caceres convened for their first General Assembly this year at the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption, Canaman, Camarines Sur, on January 12, 2026. Specifically, this year's archdiocesan thrust, Gabos Kaayon, Gabós may Gibúhon (Everyone Belongs and Everyone has a Vital Role), highlighted the importance and strengthened participation of all in the continuous growth of the synodal

By Natalie Hazel Quimlat Last December 29, 2025, the Clergy of the Archdiocese of Caceres gathered at Sundaze Hotel for their annual Christmas Party. Caceres Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon celebrated the mass at the start of the gathering. In his homily, he emphasized the importance of celebrating the Holy Eucharist together. “The Eucharist is at the core of our ministry,” Alarcon said. “It is Jesus whom we celebrate.” The prelate also reflected on the year, 2025, as it comes

By Jonnah Abellano The spiritual odyssey of the "Jubilee of Hope" reached its formal conclusion in the Archdiocese of Caceres on December 28, 2025. The solemn Rite of Closing, which coincided with the Feast of the Holy Family, was presided over by Most Rev. Rex Andrew C. Alarcon, D.D., the Archbishop of Caceres. Throughout the Jubilee Year, pilgrims visited the cathedral and other approved pilgrimage sites to seek plenary indulgences, deepen their prayer life, and renew their

Filioque: When Small Insertions Change History By Fr. Francis Tordilla In recent weeks, the nation has been stirred by discussions on alleged “insertions” in the national budget — small additions that can carry enormous consequences. Church History, interestingly, has its own parallel. More than a thousand years ago, a brief phrase inserted into a sacred text helped shape one of the greatest divisions in Christianity. The phrase returns to the headlines with Po

A weekly pause to notice the hidden goodness woven into the rhythms of daily life Finding Joy After the Storms By Fr. Francis Tordilla After Typhoon Uwan passed, I found myself doing what so many others were doing—checking on people, calling friends, and trying to map out where help was needed most. And now, as Tropical Depression Verbena approaches, the familiar question returns: Is it even possible to talk about happiness while storms—literal and emotional—keep crashing in

By JEAlbia 11 November – In Taiwan today, work and school cancellation announcements make the headlines as the country braces for Typhoon Fung-wong, which just barrelled through the Philippines over the weekend. TaiwanPlus Newsreport of farmers in the southern region of the country scrambling to harvest their crops in advance. In Hualien, the county that suffered massive flooding just in September, households talk about the pain and exhaustion of rebuilding their homes and sp

By Lilette P. Manauis Four seminarians were ordained to the sacred order of Deacons in a solemn ceremony at the Minor Basilica of Our...

Lilette P. Manauis The Bicol River flows in a mixture of colors while thousands of voyadores aboard boats paddle in kindred constancy,...

Lilette P. Manauis Three hundred eighty-two priests from across the Bicol Region convene at the UMA Hotel & Residences, Abaca Grand...

by Antonette Eduardo The Bicolanos' devotion to Inâ, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, is more than just tradition – it is a shared mission, a...