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

Greetings of peace!

In the light of the upcoming Jubilee 2025, I am pleased to share the list of the Jubilee Pilgrim Churches, approved by the Presbyteral Council of the Diocese of Imus, that will serve as focal points of our spiritual gatherings and celebrations:

1. Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Pillar (Imus Cathedral, City of Imus)
2. National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette (Silang, Cavite)
3. Diocese Shrine of Nuestra Sra. Soledad de Porta Vaga and Parish of San Roque (San Roque, Cavite City)
4. Parish and Diocesan Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Naic, Cavite)
5. Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Nuestra Sra. de Candelaria (Silang, Cavite)
6. Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine and Parish of Santa Cruz (Tanza, Cavite)
7. Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary (Rosario, Cavite)
8. Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Mary Magdalene (Kawit, Cavite)
9. Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Fatima (Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite)
10. Saint Gregory the Great Parish (Indang, Cavite)
11. Our Lady of the Assumption Parish (Maragondon, Cavite)
12. Saint Michael the Archangel Parish (City of Bacoor)
13. St. Francis of Assisi Parish (City of General Trias)
14. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (Tagaytay City)
15. St. Augustine Parish (Mendez-Nuñes, Cavite)
16. Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish (City of Dasmariñas)
17. Saint Joseph Parish (Carmona, Cavite)
18. St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (Trece Martires City)
19. Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish (DBB-1, City of Dasmariñas)
20. Sto. Niño de Molino Parish (Molino, City of Bacoor)

The Apostolic Penitentiary has approved the granting of PLENARY INDULGENCE to all jubilee churches submitted by each ecclesiastical jurisdiction.

As the inauguration of these jubilee pilgrim churches will transpire on December 29, 2024, I encourage our respective Parish Priests to begin preparations for this event.  Devoting time to prepare our churches will enhance the spiritual dispositions of our pilgrims.

Additional bulletins regarding the preparations will be provided regularly to ensure a meaningful celebration.

As we journey together towards Jubilee 2025 with the theme PILGRIMS OF HOPE, I pray that we will constantly grow in faith, hope, and charity.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 11th of November 2024.

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D. (SGD)

Bishop of Imus

Greetings of peace!

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), through the initiative of the Aid for the Church in Need (ACN) Philippines, encourages all dioceses, parishes, and Catholic communities to participate in the international annual prayer campaign called One Million Children Praying the Rosary.

This will be held on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐚𝐭 𝟗𝐚𝐦. Parish Priests, School Directors, and Consecrated Persons are encouraged to organize the children in parishes, schools, religious institutions, and Catholic communities in the Diocese of Imus to join this meaningful celebration. 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝘾𝙉 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨.

Please also click the link of the ACN Philippines Facebook page for the livestreaming of the annual prayer event: https://www.facebook.com/acnphilippines.org/.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 14th of October 2024.

(SGD.) +REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.
Bishop of Imus

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

Greetings of peace!

In view of the upcoming concurrences in the liturgical celebrations, I enjoin all our communities to observe the following:

1. On September 8, 2024, Sunday, the liturgical celebration of the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time will be observed; the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary  is impeded this year by the Sunday in Ordinary Time following the norms governing the liturgical calendar. (Table of Precedence of Liturgical Days, II, 6).   As a gesture of devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the offering of incense and flowers, prayers, or Marian hymns may be observed at the conclusion of the mass.  The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary will not be transferred to the following day.
2. The liturgy for the Feast of the Exultation of the Cross will be celebrated during the evening masses on September 14, 2024, Saturday and not the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time since the Feasts of the Lord take precedence over Sundays in Ordinary Time.  The Feast of the Lord that fall on Sundays will be celebrated as solemnities.

Therefore, on the evening masses, Gloria and Credo are recited or sung.  The readings are the following:
          Nm 23:4-9 / Ps 78:1-2,34-35.36-37.38 / Phil 2:6-11 / Jn 3:13-17
          Vespers II of the Feast will be prayed.
Those who participate in these evening Masses already fulfill their Sunday obligations.  
Daytime Masses on  September 14 will also follow the usual norms of the celebration of a Feast.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 4th of September 2024.

+REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus

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

Greetings peace!

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has published recently the Oratio Imperata for Peace to be prayed in all Eucharistic celebrations that begins on 25 July 2024 until 1 January 2025.

This is in the light of the worldwide call to end hostilities and violence, and in a special way, for peace in the West Philippine Sea.

Attached are the English and Tagalog translations of the Oratio Imperata for Peace.

I enjoin all parishes and Christian communities to pray fervently for the grace of justice, peace and reconciliation.

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 24th of July, 2024.

(SGD)+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 letter pertains to an urgent call for the establishment of the Ministri sa Kalikasan in all parishes, religious institutions and communities in the Diocese of Imus. 

This priority does not only emanate from our Diocesan Pastoral Priorities for Evangelization  (DPP-E) but is brought about by various environmental crises that have become regular occurrences. 

For this reason, the Diocesan Ministri sa Kalikasan appeals to all parishes and religious communities to establish this ministry, or at least appoint regular contact persons as soon as possible who are committed to lead our communities to care for our common home. 

An assembly will also be scheduled by the Diocesan Ministry sa Kalikasan before the end of this month of June 2024. 

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 21st of June 2024. 

 (SGD) +REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus 

Dear Brothers Priests, Consecrated Persons, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Imus, Greetings of peace! 

The norms governing the liturgical calendar provide that solemnities take precedence over Sundays in Ordinary time. (Table of Precedence of Liturgical Days 1, 3, and 4) This year, the Solemnities of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist and Sts. Peter and Paul coincide with the evenings of Sundays in Ordinary time. 

Hence, I enjoin all communities to observe the following: 

1.       All Evening Masses on June 23 (Sunday) will be celebrated as Vigil Masses of the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist instead of the 12th Sunday in Ordinary time. Vespers I of the said solemnity is also prayed. 

2.       All Masses on June 29 (Saturday), that include masses during the day and even the evening masses, will take the proper of the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Vespers II of the solemnity is prayed in the evening. 

Likewise, those who will participate in the evening masses on June 23 and June 29 will already fulfill their Sunday obligations. 

May these celebrations increase in us the grace of faith and charity. 

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 20th of June 2024.  

(SGD) +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 consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), in a circular letter dated 30 May 2024, enjoins all Catholics to entrust the country to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the wake of pressing national concerns such as the recent congressional vote on divorce and other grave conflicts around the world. 

On account of these, the CBCP also enjoins all Catholics to observe the One Minute Prayer for Peace at 1pm on the same day. 

Attached are the English and Tagalog versions of the Act of Consecration, a copy of the One Minute Prayer for Peace, and other documents for your reference.

Let us entrust ourselves and the whole world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. 

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 7th of June 2024. 

Sincerely in Christ,

 (SGD) +REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus 

 Dear Brother Priests, Consecrated Persons, and Lay Faithful, 

Greetings of peace! 

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity will transpire on Sunday, the 26th of May 2024. 

This celebration enables us to reflect not only about the inner life and communion of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, but also allows us to recall how God revealed himself in love in the economy of salvation. 

On this meaningful day, we also appreciate the efforts of all basic ecclesial communities, the clergy, consecrated persons, and lay pastoral workers of the Diocese of Imus in building up the People of God in the spirit of communion and mission. 

Programs and activities that will be initiated in parishes to highlight this event will be significant. A special collection will also be held in all anticipated and Sunday masses. Please remit to the Diocesan Finance Office the collections as soon as possible. 

May this celebration nurture in us the grace of communion. 

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 22nd of May 2024.  

(SGD) +REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus 

 Dear Brother Priests, Consecrated Persons, and Lay Faithful, Greetings of peace! 

The prevailing global warming due to El Niño phenomenon brought drought, crises in water and energy supplies, and affected our health and living conditions. 

Our efforts amidst this calamity are inadequate and beyond our human control. 

For this reason, the Oratio Imperata or Obligatory Prayer has been part of our Catholic tradition where we invoke the compassion and love of the Lord during a time of grave need and extreme calamity. 

Attached is the copy of the Oratio Imperata to be prayed regularly within our Eucharistic celebrations in all parishes and communities. 

The month of May used to be a moment of blessing when rain pours and flowers bloom. This is made possible only through the grace of the Lord. 

I enjoin everyone to pray unceasingly and ask the Lord to deliver us from this calamity. 

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 1st of May 2024. 

(SGD) +REYNALDO G. EVANGELISTA, D.D.

Bishop of Imus 

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

We intensify the spirit of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as we begin the Holy Week Celebrations. The annual ALAY KAPWA special collections will be held on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024. 

This pastoral undertaking is initiated by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Social Action, Justice, and Peace. 

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 21st of March 2024. 

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

Pontifical Collection for the Holy Land will be held in all celebrations of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. 

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. \Apart from the custody of the Holy Places that saw Jesus, there are still Christians living and operating in the Holy Land, amid many tragedies and difficulties often caused by the selfishness of the powerful of the world.\ (Congregatio Pro Ecclesiis Orientalibus). Please see the attached letter. 

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 21st of March 2024.  

(SGD) +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 decree of promulgation declaring Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo de Fuentes as Venerable was conveyed by His Holiness Pope Francis, through the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, on the 5th of July 2019. 

Venerable Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo de Fuentes was a Filipino nun and foundress of the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine of Siena. 

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has given the congregation the permission to promote Venerable Mother Francisca to different dioceses. Please see attached letter. 

The congregation will visit parishes and Christian communities in the Diocese of Imus to promote the cause for her beatification. 

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 20th of March 2024.  

(SGD) +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 EDSA People Power Anniversary that commemorates the bloodless revolution against a dictatorial regime in 1986 will be held on the 25th of February 2024, Second Sunday of Lent. 

Attached is a copy of the prayer to be recited after Post Communion Prayer in all anticipated and Sunday masses on February 24 and February 25, 2024 respectively. The song \Bayan Ko\ that recalls the triumph of the Filipino spirit amidst oppression may also be sung after the prayer. 

In addition, the tolling of Church bells will be done simultaneously in the Diocese of Imus at exactly 7:00pm until 7:05 pm on Sunday, the 25th of February 2024. 

May this meaningful event remind us of the sanctity of human life, the value of patriotism and the dignity of human freedom. 

Given at the Chancery Office, City of Imus, Cavite on the 20th of February 2022.