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

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

Greetings of peace!

The Episcopal Commission for Prison Pastoral Care of the Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Philippines (ECPPC-CBCP) enjoins all parishes and communities to celebrate meaningfully the Prison Awareness Sunday on October 26, 2025 with the theme, "Our Merciful God proclaims hope for us sinners and restores dignity for persons deprive of liberty."

This is also an opportune time to intensify our spiritual and pastoral care for persons deprived of liberty(PDL). Our efforts in promoting their welfare provide hope and inspiration in their journey to conversion and renewal.

The special collections for the pastoral programs of ECPPC, which will be held in all evening masses on October 25 and Sunday masses on October 26, will be remitted to the Diocesan Finance Office at the soonest appropriate time.

I appreciate most sincerely your constant collaboration

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 20th of October 2025.

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus

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

Greetings peace! 

The World Mission Sunday 2025 will be celebrated on Sunday, October 19, 2024.

In his message for this celebration, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV encourages everyone to become missionaries of hope among all peoples. It is our duty as baptized Christians to support missionary activities all over the world.

The mission envelopes have been distributed to all parishes and received by the parish priest two months ago. Through the efforts of Fr. Dennis Beltran, our Diocesan Mission Director (Animator), we should unite all our efforts to make our faithful aware of World Mission Sunday. 

Collections should be held in all masses as our guest of heartfelt support for missionaries around the world. Kindly remit the collections to the Chancery Office at your earliest convenience. 

Let us pray for all our missionaries that the Lord may constantly bestow on them the grace of  faith and commitment.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 14th of October 2025. 

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus

Greetings of peace!

In response to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), the National Day of Prayer and Public Repentance, which will be done in the midst of natural calamities and the ongoing crisis affecting our nation, will be launched tomorrow, October 7, 2025, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.

This is the beginning of a sustained personal and collective prayer leading to our celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King.  For this reason, the attached prayer entitled, A National Cry for Mercy and Renewal, will also be prayed in all Sunday masses.

I kindly encourage all our parishes, basic ecclesial communities (BECs), religious institutes, and Catholic schools in our Diocese to pray this regularly.

May the Lord constantly bestow upon us the grace of healing and renewal.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 6th of October 2025.

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus

Greetings of peace!

In view of the upcoming celebration of the Jubilee of the Laity on October 25, 2025 at Dasmariñas Arena, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite, I encourage everyone to join in the spiritual preparation for this meaningful occasion.

A special prayer, which will be prayed at the end of the petitions for the Prayers of the Faithful and before the presider's concluding prayer, has been composed specifically for this event.

This will be prayed in all Sunday masses before October 25, 2025. Attached is the Prayer for the Jubilee of the Laity for your reference.

May the Lord bestow the grace of commitment and renewed pastoral zeal to our lay faithful.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 3rd of October 2025.

Sincerely in Christ,

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus

Greetings of peace!

In the wake of the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the Archdiocese of Cebu on September 30, 2025, causing loss of lives, suffering, and damages to infrastructures and livelihoods, we are moved to respond in the spirit of solidarity.

In support of the appeal of His Excellency, Most Rev. Alberto S. Uy, D.D., Archbishop of Cebu, I enjoin all parishes in the Diocese of Imus to hold special collections during evening masses on October 4 and Sunday masses on October 5 as our gesture of solidarity in this moment of calamity.

Kindly remit the collections to the Diocesan Finance Office at the soonest possible time.

Let us pray that those affected may find comfort and strength through our Lord Jesus, made visible through our kindness and support.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 3rd of October 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!

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of "One Million Children Praying the Rosary," a worldwide movement supported by the Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), uniting children from every continent in a simple but powerful prayer for peace.  With pure hearts and childlike trust, their voices rise to God, becoming a true source of hope for families, nations, and the world.

It is with great joy that I announce that the main celebration of this global initiative will take place here in the Diocese of Imus at the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Rosario, Cavite, on October 7, 2025, 9:00-11:30 in the morning.

This gathering will also serve as our prayerful preparation for the forthcoming Pontifical Coronation of the image of Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario-Reina del Caracol, which is a grace-filled moment for the Diocese of Imus.

I invite all families, schools, parishes, and communities to gather our children to join this meaningful occasion.  Every prayer counts, and every child's voice makes a difference.

Enclosed in this letter are the steps for joining online, which is provided to assist your participation in this significant event.

Together, let us walk as pilgrims of hope in this Jubilee Year, entrusting ourselves to the Blessed Virgin Mary, that though her intercession we may obtain the peace our world longs for.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 10th of September 2025

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus

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Attachment: (1) Instructions on how to join the One Million Children Praying the Rosary Campaign online

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

Greetings of peace!

Attached is the CBCP Pastoral Letter on Flood Control Corruption (English and Tagalog version).

You can read this on September 13 (Anticipated Mass) and on Sunday, September 14, Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 8th of September 2025.

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus