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 #Loveoneanother #prisonministry #Caceres

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 that this may be an occasion for the young to discover vocations. #BisikletaIglesia #ArchdioceseofCaceres #Cycling #Digdigon

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 Nueva Caceres. Archbishop Rolando Tria Tirona gave the appreciation to the priests and asked the lay faithful to pray for all the priests. For the List of Jubilarian priests, here is the list: 5 YEARS IN PRIESTHOOD - 2013 Fr. Ace D. Baracena Fr. Sharnsky C. Cama Fr. James Raymond A. Cortez Fr. Armand Christian M. Ortinero Fr. Ramel L. Pajenago Fr. Edward P. Pletado Fr. Emmanuel D. Quiros Fr. Ronaldo T. Tud Fr. Fermin P. Valiente Jr 10 YEARS IN PRIESTHOOD - 2008 Fr. Nunilon Arnold F. Bancaso Jr. Fr. Neil A. Bengosta Fr. Ricardo T. Bismonte Fr. Arnold B. Bolima Fr. Franklin SA. Navera Fr. Denver B. Tino Fr. Joe-Nelo P. Penino 15 YEARS IN PRIESTHOOD - 2003 Fr. Felix S. Abaño Jr. Fr. Philip Francis R. Bersabe Fr. Felipe B. Culvera III Fr. Eugene A. Lubigan Fr. Joseph C. Olin Fr. Rhoeden V. Regalario Fr. Darius S. Romualdo Fr. Santiago M. Turiano Jr. 20 YEARS IN PRIESTHOOD - 1998 Fr. Rex Luis L. Hidalgo Fr. Glenn C. Ruiz 25 YEARS IN PRIESTHOOD - 1993 Fr. Noel Emmanuel P. Alforte Fr. Romeo G. Donacao Fr. Vicente Luis F. Llagas Fr. Nonito Jesus S. Barra Fr. Arnel A. Estrella Fr. Felix Martin A. Penetrante 30 YEARS IN PRIESTHOOD – March 1988 Fr. Rico D. Eclar 35 YEARS IN PRIESTHOOD - 1983 Msgr. Noe P. Badiola, P.C. Fr. Rogelio S. Largoza Fr. Jose B. Oh Pimentel 40 YEARS IN PRIESTHOOD – March 5, 1978 Msgr. Juan R. Celzo, P.C. 45 YEARS IN PRIESTHOOD – March 8, 1973 Fr. Danilo T. Imperial #ArchdioceseofCaceres #Jubilarians #ChrismMass #DaniloImperial

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 publicly. Chrism mass is a celebration of the Priesthood of Christ in the Holy Week where oils are blessed for the use in the celebrations of the sacraments throughout the year. #ChrismMass #proclaimersoftheCross #ArchdioceseofCaceres #Lent2018

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, Cam. Sur 6. Fr. Larry C. Nagales - St. Anthony of Padua, Camaligan, Cam. Sur 8. Fr. Francis A. Tordilla - St. Jude Thaddeus, Concepcion Grande, Naga City 9. Fr. John Anthon A. Valencia - Holy Cross, Nabua, Cam. Sur 10. Fr. Alfeo E. Catura - St. Joseph, San Jose, Cam. Sur EFFECTIVE JUNE 18, 2018 11. Fr. Rolando B. Canonce - St. Francis of Assisi, San Francisco, Naga City PARISH PRIESTS: EFFECTIVE JUNE 18, 2018 1. Fr. Danilo V. Arnante - St. Teresa of Avila, San Vicente, Baao, Cam. Sur 2.Fr.Philip Francis R. Bersabe - Our Lady of Katipanan, Paloyon, Nabua, Cam. Sur 3. Fr. Edmundo F. Caballero Jr. - Sta. Maria Josefa, Payak, Bato, Cam. Sur 4. Fr. Sharnsky C. Cama - St. Anthony Abbot, Tapayas, Balatan, Cam. Sur 5. Fr. Romeo G. Donacao - Our Lady of La Porteria, Calabanga, Cam. Sur 6. Fr. Misael E. Quindo - Our Lady of the Assumption, Canaman, Cam. Sur 7. Fr. Rex R. Ramos - St. Vincent Ferrer, Ombao, Polpog, Bula, Cam. Sur 8. Fr. Glenn C. Ruiz - St. Anthony of Padua, Camaligan, Cam. Sur 9. Fr. Paul Martino B. Tirao - St. Jude Thaddeus, San Nicolas, Iriga City 10. Fr. Ronaldo T. Tud - St. Anthony of Padua, Siruma, Cam. Sur 11. Fr. Nelson D. Zaballa - St. Anthony of Padua, Presentacion, Cam. Sur 12. Fr. Erwin B. Bismonte - St. Francis of Assisi, Himaao, Pili, Cam. Sur 13. Fr. Pedro Edgardo N. de la Rosa - Divine Mercy, Paolbo, Calabanga, Cam. Sur PARISH ADMINISTRATOR: EFFECTIVE JUNE 18, 2018 14. Jose B. Oh Pimentel - Holy Cross, Tabuco, Naga City RESIDENT PRIEST: EFFECTIVE APRIL 2, 2018 15. Fr. Danilo F. Tuason - Our Lady of Fatima, San Isidro, Iriga City FOR MISSION TO OTHER DIOCESES 1. Fr. Cresencio A. Abinal Jr - Diocese of Montego Bay, Jamaica 2. Fr. Eugenio Niño T. Mirandilla - Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines 3. Fr. Edward P. Pletado - Archdiocese of Castries, St. Lucia 4. Fr. Denver B. Tino - Archdiocese of Castries, St. Lucia 5.Fr. Vicente F. Luis Llagas -Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA 6.Fr. Edmundo S. Siguenza - Diocese of Green Bay Wisconsin, USA 7. Fr. Felix S. Abaño Jr - Diocese of Green Bay Wisconsin, USA 8. Fr. Vincent A. Yee-Concepcion - Diocese of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA #Chitollagas #ArchdioceseofCaceres #PastoralAssignment

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 fruits with the joy to see and meet the Archbishop. The locals remember the last pastoral visit of Archbishop Alberto in 1974. The Archbishop expressed his joy als well of visiting island communities and he eagerly welcomed locals to get selfies for photo souvenirs. #Butauanan #Confirmation #ArchdioceseofCaceres

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 #Meeting #Bicol #BicolPriests #Congress

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 #Ministry #Caceres #Tirona #Life #Death