SILANG, CAVITE (Jan. 20, 2026) ― His Eminence Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle, pro-prefect for the Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches of the Dicastery for Evangelization, discussed current trends in the Universal Church as the keynote speaker in the first Taon ng Pakikinig conference of the Diocese of Imus held at the Sisters of Mary Girlstown, this municipality.

Cardinal Tagle, who served as the fourth bishop of Imus from 2001 to 2011, shared several trends that he has observed in his experiences visiting various areas around the world.  These trends touch on different aspects of human experiences, from peace to poverty to social media and the environment.

The cardinal invited the conference participants to approach the Taon ng Pakikinig as disciples of Christ, highlighting the need to be open to learn from Christ, be attracted to Christ, and form a community of disciples only to be sent as missionaries of the gospel.

After sharing eye-opening and challenging points, Cardinal Tagle eventually invited those present to face these challenges as disciples of Christ, full of zeal and hope anchored on love of Christ, the Church and all of creation.

The conference concluded with a discussion among participants as they shared among themselves how they felt they were being called by the Holy Spirit to respond to the challenges posed by Cardinal Tagle.

The Diocese of Imus has entered its Taon ng Pakikinig in preparation for the diocese's 65th anniversary. The whole church of Cavite will celebrate, not only with festivities but by listening to the Holy Spirit and to be able to discern where the Spirit is leading the diocese in the present context. (Report by Rev. Fr. Mark Anthony T. Reyes, parish priest, Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish, Springville Heights, Bacoor City, Cavite)

SILANG, CAVITE (Jan. 20, 2026) — The first part of the series of conferences for the Taon ng Pakikinig of the Diocese of Imus is now taking place at the Sisters of Mary Girlstown, this municipality.

The conference series is a preparatory stage for the Diocesan Synod this year, which coincides with the 65th founding anniversary of the Diocese.

The event began with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided by the Most Rev. Reynaldo G. Evangelista, bishop of Imus.

Bishop Evangelista said that as a community of faith, there are many things that we should listen to, the first of which is the voice of God.

In his homily, the bishop spoke of the need to respond to the needs of the people of Cavite by looking deeper into the needs of the Diocese. This is in in line with the Second Vatican Council's call to read and respond to the signs of the times.

The bishop also told the congregation that religious practices should lead to love and service of neighbor, especially the poor.

"Bilang Simbahang lokal sa Cavite, hindi tayo pwedeng Karakol lang nang Karakol, piyestahan nang piyestahan, prusisyon nang prusisyon, pero hindi natin natutugunan ang tunay na hamon na nangyayari sa ating Diyosesis. Ito ang pakikinig na dapat mangyari: God is calling us to look deeper into the realities of our Diocese," Bishop Evangelista said.

Also attending the conference are priests of the Diocese, together with lay delegates from parishes, diocesan ministries and lay associations; representatives from religious congregations; and member schools of the Diocese of Imus Catholic Educational System (DICES).

The next conferences will be held on Feb. 17, May 1 and Aug. 31. (Report by Rev. Fr. Mark Anthony T. Reyes, parish priest, Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish, Springville Heights, Bacoor City, Cavite)

𝐓𝐀𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒, 𝐔𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐆𝐈 | 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍: Ang sitwasyon sa loob ng 𝗴𝘆𝗺𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 sa 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴, 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲, kaugnay ng gaganaping 𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗶 𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗴 ng Diyosesis ng Imus ngayong araw (Enero 20, Martes).

Magbibigay-pansin ang conference sa paksang "𝗠𝗴𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗱 𝗻𝗶 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼: 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵."

Kasalukuyang nangyayari ngayon ang pagbibigay ng talakayan kasama ang Lubhang Kagalang galang, Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, D.D., STh. D

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LUNGSOD NG IMUS, CAVITE (Disyembre 30, 2025) — Nagsama-sama ang libu-libo nating mga Ka-indayog mula sa iba't-ibang parokya at dambana sa lokal na Simbahan ng Cavite para sa Banal na Oras na ginanap kaninang ika-5 ng hapon bilang bahagi ng pandiyosesis na pagdiriwang ng pagtatapos ng Taon ng Jubileo 2025 sa diwa ng paksang "Pilgrims of Hope" (Lakbay Pag-Asa).

Idinaos ang Banal na Oras sa magkakaibang lugar ayon sa apat na distrito episkopal ng Diyosesis ng Imus.

Para sa Episcopal District of St. John, ginanap ang Banal na Oras sa Toclong Elementary School. Nagpatala muna ang ating mga Ka-indayog bago mag-ika-5 ng hapon, na sinundan ng isang roll call. Pinangunahan ng bagong orden na paring si Rdo. P. Arthur Sto. Domingo Jr. ang Banal na Oras.

Nagtipon din sa covered court ng Dimasalang Subdivision ang humigit-kumulang 300 nating mga Ka-indayog mula sa Episcopal District of St. Mark. Pinangunahan ni Rdo. P. Samuel Lubrica, kura paroko ng Parokya ng San Vicente Ferrer sa Lumampong Halayhay, Indang, ang Banal na Oras.

Samantala, nakiisa ang halos 200 nating Ka-indayog mula sa Episcopal District of St. Matthew sa ginanap na Banal na Oras sa loob ng Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic School.

Nanguna naman sa Banal sa Oras para sa humigit-kumulang 500 nating Ka-indayog mula sa Episcopal District of St. Luke ang kanilang episcopal vicar na si Rdo. P. Agustin Baas. Ginanap ito simula ika-5:02 ng hapon sa loob ng main campus ng Imus Institute of Science and Technology. 

Ginanap ang paggawad ng Sakramento ng Pagbabalik-Loob sa lahat ng lugar-tipunan bilang paghahanda ng ating mga Ka-indayog sa kanilang pakikibahagi sa pagdiriwang. Layunin nito ang espiritwal na pagbabalik-loob at paggawad ng kapatawaran sa mga kasalanan upang makamit ang mga biyayang kalakip ng Taon ng Jubileo.

Matapos ang Banal na Oras at Kumpisal, nagsalu-salo ang ating mga Ka-indayog sa bawat distrito episkopal para sa kani-kanilang Community Agape. Nagtanghal ang ilang pangkat habang nagaganap ang salu-salo.

Sa mga episcopal district ng St. Luke at St. Matthew, naghandog ng masiglang sayaw ang mga kabataan mula sa kani-kanilang distrito kasama ang mga seminarista mula sa Our Lady of the Pillar Seminary.

(Ulat nina Mark Anthony B. Gubagaras, Jon Quentin Balbaguio, Jharmella Bartiana, Aldwin Poblete at Chrycel Saturno, Diocese of Imus - SOCCOM; Mga larawang kuha ng Diocesan SOCCOM Core Team at Jubilee 2025 Media Team)

𝗗𝗔𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡̃𝗔𝗦 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬, CAVITE — Ipinagdiwang ng sambayanan ng POPE SAINT JOHN XXIII PARISH, San Marino City, Salawag, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite ang Dakilang Kapistahan ni Papa San Juan XXIII, ang binansagang "The Good Pope" at "Transitional Pope" na siyang patron ng parokya nitong Ika-11 ng Oktubre, 2025 mula sa pagdiriwang ng Misa Concelebrada sa ganap na ika-4:00 ng hapon na pinangunahan ni 𝗟𝘂𝗯. 𝗞𝗴𝗴. 𝗥𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗼 𝗚. 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮, 𝗗.𝗗., 𝗢𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝘂𝘀 katuwang sina Rdo. Pd. Alex R. Varias, Kura Paroko ng Parokya ni Papa San Juan, at ang unang Kura Paroko ng Pope St. John XXIII at kasalukuyang Kura Paroko ng Nuestra Senora de la Paz y Buen Viaje Parish, Rdo. Pd. Miguel R. Conception III, at Rdo. Joebert Gatmaitan mula sa Our Lady of Holy Rosary,at mga masisigasig na mananampalataya at deboto dala ang gabay na temang “Pistang Parokya Kasama ang Sambayanan at si Papa San Juan XXIII".

"Ngayong taong 2025, tayo ay nasa loob ng taon ng Hubileyo, kaya ang kapistahang ito ay nasa loob ng Holy Year. Tayo ay mga manlalakbay, na puno ng pag-asa. Christ is our Hope. Hope does not disappoint. Ipinangako ng Panginoong Hesus ang buhay na walang hanggan. Totoo bang may buhay na walang hanggan? - Totoo. Sino ang may sabi? - Siya, sabi ng Panginoon; Ako ang daan, katotohanan,at buhay."

"We are Pilgrims of Hope. At kahit na ang ating mahal na Patron, Papa San Juan XXIII ay isang Santo Papa na nagturo sa mga tao na umasa sa Diyos (to Hope in God). Kilala ang ating mahal na Patron sa malalim na pag-ibig kay Kristo, sa kanyang kababaang loob o humility, kapayakan o simplicity, at mapagpatawa o sense of humor. Siya ay hinirang na Santo Papa 76 years old, limang taon lamang. Pero napakalaki ng kanyang impact. Siya ang pinagmulan ng pagpapanibago ng Simabahan sa pamamagitan ng Second Vatican. Sa tulong ni Papa San Juan, sa bunga ng kanyang pagmamalasakit sa mga tao, nag-aalab ang kanyang pag-ibig kay Kristo. Ito ang palaging pinapaala-ala nya sa mga mananampalataya: Mahal tayo ng Diyos. Mahal tayong lahat ng Panginoong Hesus, ang Mabuting Pastol." - hango sa homilya ni Lub. Kgg. Reynaldo G. Evangelista, D.D., Obispo ng Imus.

Ipinanganak sa pangalang Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli noong 1881 sa Italya, siya ay naglingkod bilang pari na may pusong mapagpakumbaba at bukas sa diwa ng kapayapaan. Noong 1958, nahalal siyang Santo Papa at agad na naging ilaw ng pag-asa sa gitna ng mga hamon ng makabagong panahon. Sa kanyang pamumuno, inilunsad niya ang Vatican Council II, isang makasaysayang pagtitipon na nagbukas sa simbahan sa mas malalim na pakikipag-ugnayan sa mundo. Noong 2014, kinilala ng Simbahan ang kanyang kabanalan sa pamamagitan ng kanonisasyon, bilang patunay ng kanyang buhay na saksi sa pag-ibig ng Diyos.

Ang halimbawa ni Papa San Juan XXIII ay paanyaya sa atin na mamuhay nang may kababaang-loob at bukas na puso. Sa kanyang buhay, natututo tayong makinig sa tinig ng Espiritu Santo, magtulungan bilang isang sambayanan ng Diyos, at maging mga tagapagdala ng kapayapaan at pag-ibig sa ating kapwa.

Papa San Juan XXIII, ipanalangin mo kami!

(Ulat mula kay Jon Quentin Balbaguio, MPK - Pope St. John XXIII Parish, Mga kuhang larawan nina Binea Jeverly C. Antang, Rollymar Obejas, at Kyle Benedict Occidental SOCCOM — Diocese of Imus)

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28 November 2025

LEUVEN, BELGIUM – Filipino students from the world's oldest Catholic University held a prayerful protest to denounce the systemic corruption and culture of impunity in the Philippines. Through prayers, songs, speeches, and poetry, they called for transparency and accountability in the Philippine government. 

The event, organized by theology students, brought together students and professors from different departments, as well as Filipino migrants in Belgium. It was held in solidarity with Filipinos demanding answers over irregularities in the country's flood-control projects.

Participants reflected on the widespread impact of corruption and impunity across various fields such as ecology, education, public health, and political culture. They also drew on the Scriptures and Catholic Social Teachings to emphasize the moral and spiritual duties of justice, collective responsibility, and sustained institutional reform, while upholding hope in God's righteousness during these challenging times.

Photos and Statement: KU Leuven Students

Caption: Fr. Ansley

FILIPINO STUDENTS OF KU LEUVEN
STATEMENT ON CORRUPTION AND IMPUNITY IN THE PHILIPPINES
28 November 2025

We, the Filipino students of Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) in Belgium, express our solidarity with our fellow citizens in the Philippines as we condemn the pervading culture of corruption and impunity. Corruption is an abuse of power and authority, which erodes the dignity, rights, and future of our people. For decades, our nation has been paralyzed by systemic corruption – tolerated, normalized, and even rewarded. These are not merely political failures or legal violations. They are grave moral and spiritual disorders that contradict the love of God, the charity owed to one’s neighbor, and our shared responsibility to protect creation. They constitute both personal sin and social-structural sin, and call for individual conversion and societal transformation.

Recent events have once again laid bare the depth and magnitude of this problem. The proliferation of ‘ghost’ flood-control and infrastructure projects and ‘ghost employees’, overpriced public bidding, the shameless misuse of confidential funds, and the persistent lack of accountability in government agencies exemplify how impunity has deeply taken root in our society. These failures are not isolated incidents. They form part of a long, painful pattern spanning multiple administrations. From electoral fraud scandals, massive pork-barrel theft, politically motivated violence, and the weaponization of disinformation campaigns, to the deadly consequences of state-sponsored human rights abuses, successive governments have allowed this cancer of corruption to grow and expand by downplaying professional competence, by emphasizing popularity over integrity, and by reducing everything into a political power-play bereft of solid moral grounding and sense of accountability.

At the core of this crisis is the unchecked influence of political dynasties that dominate our electoral system. Despite the constitutional mandate to prohibit dynasties, regional patronage and personality politics have promoted an oligarchy motivated by the idolatry of power, wealth, and fame. This political culture has resulted in democratically elected officials catering to their own interests rather than the common good of the country. This concentration of power enables impunity, weakens democratic institutions, distorts national priorities, and deepens social inequality. It has led to alarming underinvestment in education and healthcare services, which drags national development behind and reinforces the politicians’ disinformation machineries designed to manipulate public opinion. In turn, poverty persists, forcing millions of Filipinos to migrate elsewhere in search of a dignified life and better economic state.

We therefore call upon all Filipinos to demand that the common good, transparency, accountability, social justice, truth, and the rule of law become the non-negotiable moral criteria and guiding compass for our public life. Public office is a public trust. Professionalism, ethical leadership, and responsible governance must be set as the real hallmarks of a true political authority. We likewise reject all extra-constitutional and violent means of seizing or exercising power and authority to lead our nation.

In pursuit of this vision, we strongly urge the following:

1. Electoral reform to promote principled, people-centered, program-based political parties by restricting political ‘butterflies’ from transferring to other political parties and legislating an anti-political dynasty law.
2. Prosecute pertinent government officials and accomplices involved in recent corruption scandals. Stolen public money must be recovered to fund priority social programmes and projects that directly serve the people.
3. Strengthen civic institutions and civil society organizations to counter government corruption through rigorous transparency mechanisms, ethical governance standards, and ongoing moral self-examination.
4. Increase avenues for participation of ordinary citizens in democratic processes through civic formation efforts to counter corrupt practices like vote-buying, resist disinformation, and critically evaluate political candidates.

As Filipino students, we commit ourselves to live with moral integrity, accountability, a sense of justice, truth-telling, and active solidarity. We commit to refusing tolerance or normalization of corruption in any form. With moral hope grounded in faith in God and in justice, we envision a Filipino nation where integrity prevails, democratic institutions truly serve the common good, and the dignity of every person is respected and protected without exception.

The Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) is a global network of Catholic organizations dedicated to supporting missionary work and evangelization efforts, particularly in young and developing churches. The PMS is under the Dicastery for Evangelization - Section for the First Evangelization and New Particular Churches headed by His Eminence Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle. 
Overview of the Pontifical Mission Societies 
The Pontifical Mission Societies consist of four main organizations that work in communion with the Holy Father to promote the Church's missionary outreach. 

1. Society for the Propagation of the Faith: This society supports missionary dioceses and pastoral needs around the world, helping to fund the work of missionaries and the establishment of local churches. 
2. Society of St. Peter the Apostle: Focused on the formation of seminarians, novices, and religious in mission territories, this society ensures that future leaders of the Church are well-prepared for their roles. 
3. Society for Missionary Childhood: Engaging children in mission through prayer and acts of solidarity, this society fosters a sense of responsibility for the Church's mission among young people. 
4. Missionary Union of Priests and Religious: This organization aims to inspire clergy, religious, and laity in their missionary spirituality and commitment, emphasizing that mission is the calling of all baptized Catholics. 
The primary mission of the Pontifical Mission Societies is to promote a universal missionary spirit among Catholics. They provide vital support to mission territories where the Church is young, poor, or persecuted by (1) Proclaiming the Gospel and evangelizing communities that have never encountered Christ; (2) Building churches and chapels as places of worship and community gathering; (3) Supporting mission priests, religious, and lay leaders who minister to the faithful; (4) Providing humanitarian aid, including food, education, and medical care to vulnerable populations
 
𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄, 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗺𝘂𝘀, 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲! 

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Last October 25, 2025 (Saturday), the 9th Family and Life Annual Conference was held at SM Aura, BGC, bringing together families, educators, and faith leaders to explore how faith and community can thrive in the digital age.

With the theme “Anchored in Hope”, sessions highlighted nurturing young hearts, shaping minds, and leading family-rooted initiatives—all grounded in Catholic teachings and Filipino values.

Representatives from the Diocese of Imus Ministry of Family and Life joined, reaffirming the Church’s mission to support families in today’s fast-changing world.

"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." – Hebrews 6:19

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𝗗𝗔𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡̃𝗔𝗦 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬, CAVIT𝗘 —Matagumpay na naisagawa ang 4𝑡ℎ 𝐷𝑖𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑎𝑛 𝐿𝑎𝑦 𝐹𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 sa 𝐷𝑒 𝐿𝑎 𝑆𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 - 𝐷𝑎𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛̃𝑎𝑠 sa pangunguna ng Diocese of Imus Lay Formation Office sa gabay ni Rdo. P. Reinier R. Dumaop, Priest Animator, kalakbay ang halos 50+ na mga lider layko ng iba't ibang parokyang sakop ng ating diyosesis ngayong ika-24 ng Oktubre, 2025, araw ng biyernes mula sa ganap na ika-01 ng tanghali hanggang ika-09 ng gabi.

Matapos ang pagtatalaga ng mga kwarto nang mga nagsipagdalo ay nagtungo ang lahat sa St. John Baptist De La Salle Chapel upang isagawa ang mga naging kalagayan, galaw, at gampanin ng parokya. Matapos nito, ipinakilala ni Fr. Reinier ang pagkakakilanlan sa punong tagapagsalita na si Rdo. P. Bong Villarica, MC PSYCH mula sa kaniyang pagbabahagi ng kaalaman at direksiyong magbibigay hubog sa mga laykong nagsipagdalo kaisa ang temang “𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻”

Ayon kay Fr. Bong, “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑. 𝑰𝒌𝒂𝒘 𝒃𝒂 𝒂𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒂-𝒖𝒈𝒏𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏 𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒈-𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚? 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒃𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑. 𝑯𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉—𝑯𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆. 𝑩𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓, 𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊 𝒃𝒂'𝒕 𝒊𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒕 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒏𝒂𝒉𝒊𝒏?”

Bilang bahagi ng programa, matapos ang talk ay nagsagawa ng pagninilay sa ilang mga katanungang nakahanda. Matapos nito, nagkaroon ng Pilgrim Walk mula sa St. John Baptist De La Salle Chapel patungong Retreat & Conference Center (RCC) upang magtipon sa hapunan, at kasiyahan.

Ang isinagawang paghuhubog na ito ay nagbigay diin sa kahalagahan ng relasyon sa sarili at kapwa bilang mga lider laykong gumagabay sa bawat kaisa sa parokya. Sa turo ni Hesus, sa gabay ni Maria, ibinabahagi nawa ang pag-asa at ugnayan na bubuo ng isang malawak at masaganang pananampalataya. (Ulat mula kay Binea Jeverly C. Antang, SOCCOM — Diocese of Imus, Mga kuhang larawan nina Noel Orcullo, SOCCOM — Diocese of Imus, at Vincent Mendoza, SOCCOM — Jubilee Media Team)

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The Ministri sa mga Migrante successfully held its Annual Planning and Budgeting Session last October 17, 2025, at Ursuline Farm, Amadeo, Cavite.

It was a meaningful day of reflection, collaboration, and planning as the ministry continues its mission to serve and accompany our migrant brothers and sisters with faith and compassion.

Together, we journey in service and solidarity — “Kapit-bisig para sa mga Migrante.”

(Caption & photo courtesy of  Ms. Cherrylyn T. Reyes) 

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𝗗𝗔𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡̃𝗔𝗦 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬, 𝗞𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗘—Matagumpay na naisagawa ang taunang 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵 𝘎𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘵. 𝘓𝘶𝘬𝘦 bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang sa 𝑲𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒏𝒊 𝑺𝒂𝒏 𝑳𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒔, 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒏𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕 𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂; 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏 𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒐.  Dinaluhan ito ng mga kaparian at buong Parish Pastoral Council mula sa halos 25 parokyang sakop ng distrito.  Ginanap ang pagtitipon sa Mary Immaculate Parish, Salawag, Dasmariñas City, Cavite noong ika-18 ng Oktubre, 2025 (Sabado) mula ika-8:00 ng umaga hanggang ika-12:00 ng tanghali. 

Bilang bahagi ng programa, isinagawa ang Jubilee Walk Procession kasama ang Jubilee Cross at lahat ng mga dumalo. Sinundan ito ng isang makabuluhang pagbabahagi na pinamagatang “Pilgrims of Hope” sa pangunguna ni Rdo. Padre Jansen Ronquillo, MS.

Sa kanyang pagbabahagi, binigyang-diin ni Fr. J ang tatlong mahahalagang punto:

1. Happiness
2. Capacity to Face the Challenges and Difficulties
3. Human Resources Direct Us to the Kingdom of God

Dagdag pa niya, isang mahalagang paalala ang:

“Kapag mali ang kaligayahan, mali ang pag-asa!”

Bilang pagtatapos ng programa, isinagawa ang isang Misa Concelebrada sa pangunguna ni Lub. Kgg. Reynaldo G. Evangelista, D.D., Obispo ng Imus, kasama sina Rdo. Padre Agustin Baas, Episcopal District Vicar, at ang mga Vicar Forane mula sa tatlong bikaryato, kaisa ang halos 13 kura paroko mula sa mga parokyang sakop ng distrito.

Sa kanyang homilya, ibinahagi ni Bishop Rey ang kahalagahan ng paglalakbay kasama ang Diyos:

“Ang sarap maglakbay kasama ang Diyos, kasama ang ating Panginoon, kasama si Maria—ang Ina ng Pag-asa... Ang tunay na kaligtasan ay galing sa Diyos—Siya ang pinagmumulan ng kaligtasan... We are all missionaries! Share the faith, ibahagi ang pananampalataya. Salamat sa inyong kabukasan, sa inyong paglilingkod sa Diyos!”

Bilang pangwakas na mensahe, ibinahagi ni Rdo. Padre Agustin Baas, Episcopal District Vicar, ang kanyang taos-pusong pasasalamat sa lahat ng parokya sa Distrito:

“𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙤 𝙨𝙖 25 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙠𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙢 𝙨𝙖 𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙤... 𝙎𝙖 𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣, 𝙎𝙖𝙣 𝙇𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙨, 𝙣𝙖 𝙨𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙣𝙪𝙗𝙖𝙮 𝙨𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙢𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣, 𝙠𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙡 𝙣𝙖 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝙪𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙮 𝙨𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜-𝙖𝙨𝙖. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙤.”

Matapos ang kanyang mensahe, pormal niyang inanunsyo ang susunod na parokyang magiging punong abala sa pagdiriwang ng Kapistahan ni San Lucas sa susunod na taon: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗸𝘆𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗼, 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻̃𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲.

Tunay ngang naging makabuluhan ang Kapistahan ni San Lucas para sa lahat ng manlalakbay ng pag-asa sa buong distrito. Isang patunay na buhay ang pagpapalaganap ng Mabuting Balita sa bawat parokyang sakop nito. Nawa’y patnubayan tayo ni San Lucas, kaisa ang ating Panginoong Hesus at ang Mahal na Birheng Maria, sa pagtahak sa landas ng pag-asa, pag-ibig, at pagpapatawad tungo sa Kaharian ng Diyos.

Ulat mula kay Binea Jeverly C. Antang, SOCCOM — Diocese of Imus, Quentin Jon, PSJXXIIIP MPK. Mga kuhang larawan nina Flor Cagas at Trisha Paulette Aron, SOCCOM — Diocese of Imus.

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ROSARIO, CAVITE (Oktubre 9, 2025) — Opisyal nang ginawaran ng canonical coronation ang imahen ng Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario, Reina del Caracol, sa Banal na Misang ginanap sa Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary – Reina del Caracol sa bayang ito.

Pinangunahan ng Lubhang Kgg. Charles John Brown, apostolic nuncio sa Pilipinas, at ng Lubhang Kgg. Reynaldo Evangelista, obispo ng Imus, ang koronasyong pontipikal ng imahen ng Mahal na Birhen.

Bago ang pagpuputong ng korona sa Mahal na Ina, ikinabit sa kanyang imahen ang Banal na Rosaryo na pinangunahan ng Kanyang Kabunyian Jose Cardinal Advincula, arsobispo ng Maynila, at ng Lubhang Kgg. Pedro Arigo, bikaryo apostoliko emeritu ng Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

Dinala sa altar ang Rosaryo at ang korona ng nina Rdo. P. Teodoro Bawalan, rektor at kura paroko ng dambana ng Reina del Caracol, at ni Rdo. P. George Morales, dating bikaryo heneral ng Diyosesis ng Imus at isa sa mga nagpatotoo ukol sa mga biyayang ipinagkaloob ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng Mahal na Birhen.

Inihalintulad ni Archbishop Brown sa kanyang homiliya ang Karakol, ang tradisyonal na sayaw-panalangin ng mga taga-Rosario at ng mga mananampalatayang Kabitenyo, sa buhay  nating mga Ka-indayog na sumasayaw ayon sa saliw ng tugtog ng biyaya ng Diyos.

"God's grace – God's love in Jesus – is God's music for us. We, in our lives, need to dance according to that music. We need to listen to the music of God, which is the grace and love of Jesus coming into the world through Mary, and in listening to that music, that Catholic music, our lives become a dance. We hear the music, and we dance," ayon kay Archbishop Brown.

Hinakayat din ng arsobispo ang ating mga Ka-indayog na gawing gabay at inspirasyon sa buhay ang musikang nagmumula sa Panginoon.

"Our lives become joyful...allowing God's music to inspire us so that our lives are not just trudging blindly through this world in drudgery and sadness, but we are walking in a beautiful way like a dance," ani Archbishop Brown.

Nagpasalamat naman si Bishop Evangelista sa pagdating ni Archbishop Brown sa Rosario upang pangunahan ang koronasyong pontipikal ng Reina del Caracol.

"This coronation affirms the enduring devotion of our people to our Blessed Mother and honors her as Queen and Intercessor, leading us to Christ. This historic celebration is the fruit of many years of faith and love, not only from Rosario [in Cavite] but from devotees across the country and abroad," sabi ng obispo.

Sa pagtatapos ng Misa, ipinagkaloob nina Fr. Bawalan at Bishop Evangelista ang isang replika ng imahen ng Reina del Caracol kay Archbishop Brown.

Ipinagdiriwang ang kapistahan ng Mahal na Birhen ng Santisimo Rosario tuwing Oktubre 7. Ipinagkatiwala sa kanya ang pangangalaga ng Rosario, dating kilala bilang Salinas, nang itatag ito bilang isang parokya noong Oktubre 22, 1845, sa bisa ng dekreto ni Don Narciso Claverio, dating gobernador heneral ng Pilipinas sa panahon ng pananakop ng mga Kastila.

Ginagawa ang Karakol sa Rosario tuwing bisperas ng kapistahan ng Reina del Caracol, Oktubre 6, bilang pasasalamat ng ating mga Ka-indayog sa mga himalang kaloob ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng Mahal na Birhen. Inaalala rin sa kapistahan ang pagluluklok ng larawan ng Mahal na Ina ng mga tripulanteng mangangalakal na sinasabing galing Mindoro at patungong Maynila nang ligtas na nakadaong ang mga ito sa dalampasigan ng Muzon sa Rosario matapos ang isang malakas na bagyo noong Oktubre 22, 1831.

Bago ang Reina del Caracol, tatlo pang imahen ng Mahal na Birheng Maria na pinipintuho sa lokal na Simbahan ng Cavite ang naunang ginawaran ng canonical coronation. Kabilang sa mga ito ang Nuestra Señora del Pilar sa Imus noong 2012, Nuestra Señora del Pilar sa Lungsod ng Cavite noong 2018, at ng Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Fatima sa Binakayan, Kawit, nito lamang Mayo 2025.

(Larawan: Screengrab mula sa live stream ng canonical coronation sa TV Maria, sa pamamagitan ng Reina del Caracol Rosaryohan Facebook page)

Noong Oktubre 4, 2025, ginanap sa Parokya ng San Gregorio Magno, Brgy. Inocencio, Kabite ang pagdiriwang para sa ating mga migrante — lokal at mula sa ibayong dagat na may temang:"Migrante: Misyonero ng Pag-asa."

Maraming salamat sa inyong presensya, sakripisyo, at pananampalataya.  Kayo ay tunay na tagapagdala ng pag-asa saan man kayo naroroon. (Ulat ni Cherilyn Reyes, mga larawang kuha ng mga migrante)

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