Yesterday, August 8, 2024, at Bishop Felix Perez Pastoral Center, the clergy of the Episcopal District of St. Matthew was gathered for the fourth time to talk about the pastoral programs in the Diocese as they happen in this particular Episcopal District. This time, the Simbahayan (Cluster of Communities), Ministri sa Popular Religiosity at mga Debosyon, and Ministri sa Katekesis presented the fruits of such ministries and their future plans of action. After each presentation, the clergy raised questions and suggestions to help develop the mentioned pastoral programs. The clergy of the Episcopal District of St. Mathew, as well as those of other Episcopal Districts during their own forum, were passionate in sharing their insights based on how they experience pastoral programs and challenges in their respective parishes. These invaluable insights were all taken into account as the ministries will meet afterwards to consolidate the recommendations.
These assemblies of clergy per Episcopal District had been initiated to gain their insights and suggestions for our pastoral programs, in particular the highlights of the pre-synodal consultations. This helps the Diocese of Imus prepare for its upcoming Diocesan Synod while addressing the current concerns of the Church.
The clergy consultation per Episcopal District started last year in dicsussing pastoral concerns:
- May to June 2023 - Lay Formation
- September to October 2023 - Social Action
- January to April 2024 - Youth and Social Communications
- May to August 2024 - Simbahayan (Cluster of Communities), Popular Piety, and Catechesis
