Diaconate and Presbyteral Ordinations in the Diocese of Libmanan
The Diocese of Libmanan was blessed to celebrate two sacred ordinations this month of July 2026—one to the diaconate and another to the priesthood—marking significant milestones in the continuing growth of the local Church. On July 4, 2026, Sem. Justin Mhel Piolino was ordained to the diaconate at the Parish of St. Anthony of Padua…
Diocese of Libmanan Welcomes Two Religious Congregations to Strengthen Catechesis and Catholic Education
LIBMANAN, Camarines Sur — The Diocese of Libmanan has welcomed two religious congregations into the local Church as part of its continuing efforts to strengthen catechesis, Catholic education, and faith formation throughout the Diocese. Upon the invitation of the Most Reverend Bishop of Libmanan, the Missionary Catechists of the Sacred Heart (MCSH) and the Ancillae…
St. Mary Magdalene: The Apostle to the Apostles
Bicol Translation of Liturgical Texts for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene Now Available The Bicol Regional Commission on Liturgy is posting herein, ahead of the publication of Vol. 3 of the Daily Bicol Roman Missal, the Bicol translation of the liturgical texts for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, celebrated annually on 22 July…
Historic Bond of Faith Sealed Between Zaragoza and San Isidro Shrines
SAN ISIDRO, LIBMANAN — June 12, 2026 — A historic milestone in the religious life of the Diocese was celebrated on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Pillar in San Isidro, Libmanan, formally entered into a bond of brotherhood with the original Shrine-Basilica of…
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Translation of Sacramental Formulae in Bicol for Review and Approval by Bicol Bishops Although most of the sacraments—except Holy Orders—are now celebrated in the Bicol language, no official statement or decree has yet been issued by the Bishops of Bicol, past or present, recognizing the legitimacy of the sacramental formulae currently in use. A careful…
First Volume of Daily Roman Missal in Bicol to be Released Soon
The Bicol Regional Commission on Liturgy is set to release Volume 1 of the Daily Roman Missal in the Bicol language, marking a significant milestone in the region’s liturgical life. The forthcoming volume will cover daily Mass texts for the seasons of Advent and Christmas, along with feasts of saints celebrated in November, December, and…
Local Church of Libmanan Marks 17th Anniversary as a Diocese
LIBMANAN, Camarines Sur — Cluster leaders of the Saradit na Kristianong Komunidad (SKK) from across the Diocese of Libmanan gathered on March 21, 2026, in three separate venues to celebrate the “Diocesan Day,” commemorating the 17th anniversary of the elevation of the Prelature of Libmanan into a diocese on March 25, 2009. To accommodate the…
CBCP Office on Bioethics Sets Plan of Action Under New Leadership
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Office on Bioethics has formulated its plan of action following the assumption into office of its newly constituted members on December 1, 2025. The planning process was conducted during the meeting of the Office members held on January 23, 2026. During the meeting, members discussed priorities, strategic…
Diocese of Libmanan Celebrates 36th Foundation Anniversary, Announces Year 3 of Pastoral Plan
December 6, 2025 | Libmanan, Camarines Sur — Clergy, the religious, and parish representatives from across the Diocese of Libmanan converged at St. James the Greater Cathedral on Saturday to mark the 36th Foundation Anniversary of the local Church. The gathering also became the venue for presenting the plans for the third year of the…
