2 Catholic PDLs wed partners on Valentine's Day

By Natalie Hazel Quimlat

February 14, Saturday, witnessed the "Kasalan sa Piitan 2026" at the Naga City District Jail Male Dormitory. Two couples were united in Holy Matrimony; the Sacrament was officiated by Fr. Jayson Gaite, Chairperson of the Maximillian Ministry, the Archdiocese's Commission on Prison Welfare. 

In his homily, Gaite recognized the love that the couples have for each other and reminded them to anchor their relationship on God. He highlighted key elements in the couple's journey as husband and wife. 

First, the kind of love that the couples should have for each other: selfless, just as God loves His people. Second, commitment. Gaite emphasized the importance of dedication and consistency in the relationship -of showing up amidst trials and difficulties. Third, the significance of prayer in the couple's lives. He urged the couples to find time for daily prayer, just like Jesus did over the course of His ministry. 

Gaite also underlined the importance of a Catholic wedding -a union recognized not only by the public, but also acknowledged in the eyes of God. 

The sacred union, which also gives witness to faith, hope and love even in challenging situations, was made possible through the efforts of the Naga City District Jail Male Dormitory Community headed by Jail Warden Chief Inspector Ralph Vincent Bobis and the Maximillian Ministry, its Jail Coordinator, Jail Officer Glen Climaco, and its volunteers, the Universidad de Sta. Isabel Ladies of Charity.