Dear Brother Priests, Consecrated Persons, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Imus, 

Greetings of peace!

The ongoing war in the Middle East, with its tragic toll on human lives and its profound economic repercussions, moves us to reflect on the reality of sin and its moral and social implications.

The Catholic Bishops's Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), in communion with the Holy Pope Leo XIV, enjoins everyone to pray for the peace and ask the Lord for the grace of mercy and forgiveness through the following activities:

1. Prayer vigil for world peace in all parishes and religious commuinities on Saturday, April 11, 2026, which is in spiritual union with the vigil at St. Peter's Basilica. These may take the form of Eucharistic adoration, praying the Holy Rosary, Holy Mass for peace, or other suitable liturgical activities.

2. Observance of the nationwide renewal of the Consecration to the Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, 2026. The Prayer of Consecration to the Divine Mercy is to be recited in place of General Intercessions (Prayer of the Faithful)in all masses. This solem act is a profound expression of our trust in the Lord's mercy, especially in these times of uncertainty. As Our Lord revealed to St. Faustina: "I desire that My mercy be worshiped, and I am giving mankind the last hope of salvation, that is, recourse to My mercy" (Diary, 998)

May the Lord, through these spiritual activities, hear our supplications and grant us the grace of forgiveness, peace and transformation.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 8th of April 2026.

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus

Dear Brother Priests, Consecrated Persons, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Imus, 

Greetings of peace!

As you are already aware of, special collections will be held in all celebrations of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday, April 3, 2026.

This annual pontifical collection (Pro Terra Sancta) will be used for the care and maintenance of the significant places of the Holy Land as well as support for its pastoral programs.

Please remit to the Diocesan Finance Office the special collection as soon as possible.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 27th of March 2026. 

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus

Dear Brother Priests, Consecrated Persons, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Imus, 

Greetings of Peace!

As we begin the solemn celebration of the Holy Week, we will also intensify the spirit of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. 

The annual ALAY KAPWA special collections will be held on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. 

This Initiative isthrough the guidance of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Comission on Social Action, Justice, and Peace (ECSA-JP).

Let us enjoin everyone in our anticipated and Sunday masses to support this concrete program for the poor and marginalized in our society. 

Please remit to the Diocesan Finance Office the special collections as soon as possible

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 26th of March 2026. 

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus

Dear Brother Priests, Consecrated Persons, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Imus,

Greetings of peace!

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has released the Pastoral Letter on Digital Media Fasting, together with the accompanying poster, video presentation and lesson plan. We hope that these materials will be helpful in your pastoral initiatives during Lenten Season.

Attached to this letter are the Tagalog and English versions of the pastoral letter.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 18th of February 2026.

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D. 

Bishop of Imus 

Dear Brother Priests, Consecrated Persons, and Lay faithful of the Diocese of Imus, Greetings of peace! 

This is to inform you that the General Secretariat of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines has provided us with the consolidated schedule of National and Pontifical Collections for 2026. The list specifies the dates, the purposes of the collections and the designated offices to which the contributions must be submitted. 

For your reference and guidance, please find attached the consolidated list of National and Pontifical Collections for 2026. 

As we continue to journey to become a more synodal Church, may we remain steadfast in our mission of sharing God's blessings through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Pillar, Patroness of our Diocese. 

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 13th of February 2026. 

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA D.D.

Bishop of Imus

 Attachment:   List of National and Pontifical Collections for 2026 

Dear Brother Priests, Consecrated Persons, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Imus,

Greetings of Peace!

The Diocese of Imus will host the observance of the 4th day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 through a Worship Service, along with various ecumenical groups and Christian churches, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Queen’s Row, City of Bacoor, Cavite.

Initiated by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines- Episcopal Commission on Ecumenical Affairs (CBCP-ECEA) and the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP), the theme for this annual celebration, “There is One Body and One Spirit… One Hope of Your Calling” (Ephesians 4:4), reflects our desire to pray together for unity, peace, and solidarity.

I kindly encourage our parishes and communities to participate by sending representatives to this meaningful event as we pray together and strengthen our bonds with other Christian communities. Please coordinate with Rev. Fr. Ildefonso Diente, our Diocesan Coordinator on Ecumenical affairs.

As we gather together in prayer, may our commitment to Christian unity bear fruit through our mutual collaboration and support.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 19th of January 2026.


+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus

Dear Brother Priests, Consecrated Persons, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Imus, 

Greetings of Peace!

The Feast of the Santo Niño will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

On this occasion, we are also encouraged to support the charitable works of the PONTIFICAL SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILDHOOD. 

Throughout the years, this pontifical society has been actively involved in fostering support and care for children worldwide. This message conveyed by the late Holy Father Pope Francis resonates deeply with our enduring commitment and care for all children.

                        The Church  offers her maternal care to all children and their families and she brings them the blessing of

                                                  Jesus. May we always care for our children, without counting the cost,

                         so that they may never believe themselves to be mistakes, but always known their infinite worth.

I enjoin all parishes, religious, and Christian communities to offer prayers and financial support for the apostolic works of the Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood. Special collections will be held during anticipated and Sunday masses. Kindly remit the collections to the Diocesan Finance Office as soon as possible.

May the Feast of the Santo Niño instill in us the grace of service and charity.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 7th of January 2026. 

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus

Dear Brother Priests, Consecrated Persons, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Imus, 

Greetings of Peace! 

As the Diocese of Imus prepares for its 65th Canonical Foundation Anniversary, we are led by the Holy Spirit to discern the emerging pastoral context and concerns of the Province of Cavite, which is in view of our vision for a renewed society or pinagpanibagong lipunan.

For this purpose, diocesan conference will be held at the Sisters of Mary Girlstown, Silang, Cavite from 9am to 3pm on the following dates:

• > January 20, 2026 (Tuesday): Mga Alagad ni Kristo - Trends in the Universal Church (Speaker: His Eminece Luis Antonio Cardinal G. Tagle))
• > February 17, 2026 (Tuesday): Simbahan ng mga Dukha - Socio-Economic Situation in Cavite (by Cavite State University)
• > May 01, 2026 (Friday): May Pakikisangkot: Cultural and Ecological Situation of Cavite (by De La Salle University - City of Dasmariñas)
• > August 31, 2026 (Monday): May Pananagutan: Socio-Political Changes and Trends (by Cavite State University and Cavite Development Council)

These series of conferences will be attached by the following representatives:

1. 1. Clergy of the Diocese of Imus
2. 2. Parish lay coordinator, Parish lay formation representative, Parish lay appointee (delegated by the parish priest)
3. 3. representative from the Catholic schools and congregational schools;
4. 4. representative from religious institutes/ congregations; and
5. 5. heads of diocesan ministries and lay associations.

The abovementioned delegates are expected to attend all conferences and participate actively in focus group discussions.

The fruit of these conference will be valuable for our future assemblies as we discern for concrete spiritual and pastoral programs that will respond concretely to the needs of the People of God in our Local Church.

Thank you very much for your constant support and collaboration.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 7th of January 2026. 

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus

Dear Brother Priests, Consecrated Persons, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Imus, 

Greetings of Peace! 

May I kindly recommend the Banal na Oras sa Mahal na Puso ni Hesus, which is a prayer guide to be used during First Friday Holy Hours in parishes and Christian communities in the Diocese of Imus.

It is hoped that this prayer guide would leap to a sincere and fruitful encounter with our Lord Jesus in our moments of prayer and meditation.

This prayer guide will be used starting January 2, 2026

Please download the file for your reference. 

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 15th of December 2025. 

Sincerely in Christ,

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus

Dear Brother Priests, Consecrated Persons, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Imus,

Greetings of Peace! 

The AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED (ACN) - Philippines invites all diocese, parishes, religious institutions, and Christian communities to participate in the annual celebration of Red Wednesday on the 26th of November 2025 in solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world.

This year's theme, "Living Hope Amidst Suffering," underscores the moral imperative to support all Christians who experiences affliction, violence, and injustice because of their unwavering commitment to proclaim the Good News.

I enjoin all parishes, schools, religious, and Christian communities to mark this day of prayer by wearing red and celebrating the Eucharist using the Votive Mass for Persecuted Christians(Roman Missal,p. 1058), lifting up in hope all who endure hardship and suffer from their faith.

The facades of your churches, schools, or building institutions may be illuminated by a red color that symbolizes the suffering and martyrdom of our persecuted brothers and sisters, whose witness of courage and fidelity calls us to deeper solidarity.

For other instructions and liturgical notes, please visit ACN's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/acnphilippines.org

Special collections will also be held in all votive masses to support persecuted Christians. Please remit to the Diocesan Finance Office the collections as soon as possible.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 17th of November 2025. 

Sincerely in Christ,

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus

Dear Brother Priests, Consecrated Persons, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Imus, 

Greetings of Peace! 

I am pleased to convey that the Diocese of Imus has been selected to be one of the pilgrimage sites for the Visit of the Sacred Relics of Saint Carlo Acutis, which will transpire on December 1 - 2, 2025, at the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Silang, Cavite.

This significant event is an opportunity to reflect and learn from the young saint, who is known for his love and devotion to the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. He reminds us that the call of holiness is for all the baptized, and resounds with particular urgency to the youth of today.

Kindly be guided of the following schedules:

December 1

2:00 PM – Welcome Procession
Assembly at Madlangsakay / Kimazon and procession going to Church

2:30 PM – Welcome Rite of the Relic
Solemn entrance and reception of the relic

3:00 PM – Eucharistic Adoration / Confession
Silent Adoration / Holy Rosary

6:00 PM – Holy Mass
Thanksgiving Mass in honor of St. Carlo Acutis

7:00 PM – 12 Midnight – Veneration of the Relic
Individual veneration of the relic

December 2

7:30 AM – Departure of the Relic
Simple send-off prayer and transfer to the next pilgrimage site

May I encourage everyone, especially our young people, to visit the sacred relics of Saint Carlo Acutis and pray for holiness and social transformation

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 17th of November 2025. 

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.                                                                                             

Bishop of Imus

Dear Brother Priests, Consecrated Persons, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Imus,

Greetings of Peace! 

On eve of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, I enjoin everyone to gather for a Diocesan Prayer Rally for Good Governance, Transparency, and Accountability on Saturday, November 22, 2025, 3pm onwards, at Dasmariñas Grandstand, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite.

Reflecting on the theme, "Simbahang Kabitenyo: May Pananagutan, May Pananagutin," this peaceful assembly is our response to the pervasive and distressing reality of corruption in our country that burdens our people, especially the poor.

As a community of faith, we cannot remain indifferent and stand idle. We are summoned to become "salt of the earth and light of the world" (Mt 5: 13-14) as we stand for truth, justice, and moral integrity.

Anticipated Masses on November 22 will be cancelled in all parish churches and chapels. All Parish Adoracion Nocturna Vigils in parishes are discouraged. Instead, all Adoracion Nocturna members will do the Vigil at the Diocesan Prayer Rally. This year's celebration of Christ the King is also very significant because it is the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the celebration declared by Pope Pius XI in the document "Quas Primas" issued in 1925.

Here is the flow of the program on November 22, 2025:

                    3:00pm -  Arrival and Assembly at the City of Dasmariñas Grandstand

                    3:30pm - Recitation of the Holy Rosary

                    4:00pm - Holy Eucharist

                    5:15pm - Preliminaries: Explanation of the Reason for the Diocesan Prayer Rally

                    5:30pm - Love of Country Song

                    6:00pm - Talk 1

                    6:30pm - PASTOL KA Statement and Song

                    6:45pm  - Talk 2

                    7:15pm - "Synthesis"

                   7:30pm - Eucharistic Adoration, Candle Lighting and Procession

                   8:00pm - Commitment to Accountability

I urge everyone to stand in solidarity and pray for good governance inspired by the Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Please wear white during the event as we pray for moral and social transformation.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 11th of December 2023. 

Sincerely in Christ,

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.                                                                                                       

Bishop of Imus

Dear Brother Priest, Consecrated Persons, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Imus,

Greetings of peace!

In view of our responsibility to safeguard sacred images and icons entrusted to our care in our parishes and communities, the Presbyteral Council of the Diocese of Imus agreed that the original features and appearances of images and icons of patron saints and other sacred representations must remain unaltered.

Any modification to their form, expression, attire, or other symbolic attributes must be avoided in order to preserve their historical integrity and devotional significance.

I enjoin all the clergy and the faithful to exercise vigilant and respectful stewardship over sacred images and icons in their custody. Restoration initiatives, for instance, must be done with proper consultation and professional guidance from ecclesiastical authorities and experts in order to ensure fidelity to the original intention and form.

May this be an opportunity to value the significance of our images and icons that have nurtured our faith through the years and for some, even centuries.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 13th of November 2025.

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.                                                                                             

 Bishop of Imus