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September 9, 2012
Vatican names Tirona as new Caceres Archbishop

MANILA, Sept. 9, 2012—From a Dominican to a Carmelite.

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI named Prelature of Infanta Bishop Rolando J. Tria Tirona, OCD as Metropolitan of Caceres succeeding Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi, OP.

Tirona’s assumption to the See of Caceres makes him the 33rd prelate of the ecclesiastical province established in 1595.  He is 66 years old.

Msgr. Joselito Asis, CBCP Secretary-General said the announcement was made on September 8 at 12 noon at the Vatican, 6 p.m. local time.

MANILA, Sept. 9, 2012—From a Dominican to a Carmelite.

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI named Prelature of Infanta Bishop Rolando J. Tria Tirona, OCD as Metropolitan of Caceres succeeding Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi, OP.

Tirona’s assumption to the See of Caceres makes him the 33rd prelate of the ecclesiastical province established in 1595.  He is 66 years old.

Msgr. Joselito Asis, CBCP Secretary-General said the announcement was made on September 8 at 12 noon at the Vatican, 6 p.m. local time.

August 7, 2013
Association of Catholic Grandparents launched in Daet

DAET, Camarines Norte, August 5, 2013—Being a grandparent is a vocation too.

The important role that grandparents fulfill in the transmission of the Catholic faith to the younger generation was highlighted in the launching of the Catholic Grandparents Association of the Philippines in Daet recently.

Around 156 delegates from eight dioceses participated in the launching of the Association at Bagasbas Lighthouse Hotel, Daet, Camarines Norte from July 25-27...

DAET, Camarines Norte, August 5, 2013—Being a grandparent is a vocation too.

The important role that grandparents fulfill in the transmission of the Catholic faith to the younger generation was highlighted in the launching of the Catholic Grandparents Association of the Philippines in Daet recently.

Around 156 delegates from eight dioceses participated in the launching of the Association at Bagasbas Lighthouse Hotel, Daet, Camarines Norte from July 25-27.

November 17, 2012
Tirona installed as 4th archbishop of Caceres

NAGA City, Nov. 16, 2012―Archbishop Rolando Joven Tria Tirona, OCD was installed November 14 as fourth archbishop of the Archdiocese of Caceres in a two hour solemn liturgical rites.

Tirona succeeded Dominican Archbishop Leonardo Zamora Legaspi who served as metropolitan bishop of Caceres for 28 years.

The new prelate called on the clergy, religious and laymen and women to further help in making the local church responsive to the needs of the times.

He also expressed his thanks to the “best clergy” he ever knew, the clergy from the Prelature of Infanta, drawing loud applause from the congregation.

NAGA City, Nov. 16, 2012―Archbishop Rolando Joven Tria Tirona, OCD was installed November 14 as fourth archbishop of the Archdiocese of Caceres in a two hour solemn liturgical rites.

Tirona succeeded Dominican Archbishop Leonardo Zamora Legaspi who served as metropolitan bishop of Caceres for 28 years.

The new prelate called on the clergy, religious and laymen and women to further help in making the local church responsive to the needs of the times.

February 14, 2012
Sorsogon celebrates 3rd Diocesan BEC Day

SORSOGON City, Feb. 13, 2012—Thousands of delegates from various parishes of the Diocese of Sorsogon celebrated the 3rd Diocesan Basic Ecclesial Communities day last February 4, 2012 at Pilar, Sorsogon.

With the theme, “Saradit na Kristianong Komunidad padagos sa paglakbay na nagsisimbag sa pangapodan na magin mga tunay na Kristianong Disipulo,” (Basic Ecclesial Communities continue to journey in response to the call to become authentic Christian disciples) the celebration began with a motorcade led by Bishop Arturo Bastes, SVD, and 28 parish priests in the diocese.

SORSOGON City, Feb. 13, 2012—Thousands of delegates from various parishes of the Diocese of Sorsogon celebrated the 3rd Diocesan Basic Ecclesial Communities day last February 4, 2012 at Pilar, Sorsogon.

November 27, 2011
Aquino says local govt must act vs illegal fishers

LEGAZPI City, Nov. 25, 2011―President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III said it is the responsibility of local government units to protect their fishing grounds from commercial fishers.

This was his reaction to a letter sent by Bicol-based bishops led by the Metropolitan of Caceres Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legazpi, OP, DD two months ago calling on the Aquino administration to ban the rampant commercial fishing in municipal waters.

LEGAZPI City, Nov. 25, 2011―President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III said it is the responsibility of local government units to protect their fishing grounds from commercial fishers.

This was his reaction to a letter sent by Bicol-based bishops led by the Metropolitan of Caceres Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legazpi, OP, DD two months ago calling on the Aquino administration to ban the rampant commercial fishing in municipal waters.

November 4, 2011
Mass for Departed Priests and Bishops Celebrated

"Once, every year, we gather together to remember those who have walked with us. How do we remember them?", asked Most Rev. Leonardo Legaspi, O.P. D.D., Archbishop of Caceres, at the concelebrated mass for the departed Priests and Bishops of the Archdiocese. Held on the Solemnity of the All Saints' Day, November 1, 2011 (Tuesday), both the religious and the lay faithful gathered at the Resurrection Garden Chapel of the Holy Rosary Major Seminary at nine o'clock in the morning.

"Once, every year, we gather together to remember those who have walked with us. How do we remember them?", asked Most Rev. Leonardo Legaspi, O.P. D.D., Archbishop of Caceres, at the concelebrated mass for the departed Priests and Bishops of the Archdiocese. Held on the Solemnity of the All Saints' Day, November 1, 2011 (Tuesday), both the religious and the lay faithful gathered at the Resurrection Garden Chapel of the Holy Rosary Major Seminary at nine o'clock in the morning.

July 8, 2011
AP Caceres Turns 15

“With just your own efforts, can you bring yourself to heaven?”, a question raised by Rev. Fr. Francis Tordilla on the 15th Archdiocesan Celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Held on the first of July, 2011 (Friday) at the Immaculate Conception Parish (Concepcion Pequeña, Naga City), the said event with the theme, "The Challenge of the Heart of Jesus: Stand for Life!", was successfully organized by the Apostleship of Prayer (AP).

May 13, 2011
“My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me” (Jn 10: 27)

Pastoral Letter explaining the decision of CBCP to withdraw from talks With Malacañan on HB 4244

My dear people of God,

May 10, 2011
Archdiocese of Caceres Opens Its 78th Parish

Another Parish has been added to the Archdiocese of Caceres last May 9, 2011 (Monday) as Fr. Pedro Edgardo dela Rosa was installed as the pioneering Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Francis of Assisi, Himaao, Pili, Camarines Sur.

Another Parish has been added to the Archdiocese of Caceres last May 9, 2011 (Monday) as Fr. Pedro Edgardo dela Rosa was installed as the pioneering Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Francis of Assisi, Himaao, Pili, Camarines Sur.

May 10, 2011
Healing Mass at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral

There will be a healing mass on May 12, 2011 (Thursday) at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, St. John the Evangelist Parish in honor of St. Peregrine, Patron of Cancer Patients. Organized by Rev. Fr. Joseph Olin

There will be a healing mass on May 12, 2011 (Thursday) at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, St. John the Evangelist Parish in honor of St. Peregrine, Patron of Cancer Patients. Organized by Rev. Fr. Joseph Olin, Parish Priest of St. Peregrine Parish, Sto. Domingo, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, the mass is said to be at one o'clock in the afternoon. Participants of the activity include the St. Peregrine Healing Ministry of Tunasa, Muntinlupa City.

May 4, 2011
IRUN and IBIKE for INA

In line with the Summer Peñafrancia Festival this coming May 27-28, 2011, the Caceres Commission on Social Communication (CCCom) organized two events that aim to further deepen and promote the devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the iRun and iBike for Ina

April 29, 2011
Caceres Clergy Renew Vows

The Chrism Mass is celebrated every Holy Thursday to call to mind the day Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist and the Sacrament of Orders. Held at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral last April 21, 2011 at seven o'clock in the morning, what is central to this solemn yet festive occasion is the renewal of vows by the clergy, in the presence of their Bishop and the faithful.

The Chrism Mass is celebrated every Holy Thursday to call to mind the day Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist and the Sacrament of Orders. Held at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral last April 21, 2011 at seven o'clock in the morning, what is central to this solemn yet festive occasion is the renewal of vows by the clergy, in the presence of their Bishop and the faithful.

April 20, 2011
Caceres TV Program Is Back

Evangelization has always been the mission of the Church. The call to evangelize first given to us by Christ requires that we proclaim the word of God using every means of communication including radio, television and internet.

Evangelization has always been the mission of the Church. The call to evangelize first given to us by Christ requires that we proclaim the word of God using every means of communication including radio, television and internet.

In view of this urgent task, the Caceres Commission on Communications (CCCom) is resuming its TV Program, SIMBANWAAN Season 3.   

April 5, 2011
Apostleship of Prayer Holds Lenten Recollection

Apostleship of Prayer(AP), under the leadership of Ret. Judge Novelita Llaguno, held Lenten Recollections for its members with Wilmer S. Tria as speaker. Fr. Tria is AP’s Archdiocesan Spiritual Director.

Apostleship of Prayer(AP), under the leadership of Ret. Judge Novelita Llaguno, held Lenten Recollections for its members with Wilmer S. Tria as speaker. Fr. Tria is AP’s Archdiocesan Spiritual Director. 

April 1, 2011
Catanduanes Holds ‘walk for life’ Against RH Bill

VIRAC, Catanduanes, March 30, 2011―The Commission on Family Life Education and Youth apostolate (CFLEYA) of Virac diocese recently led a multi-sectoral rally calling for “respect for the dignity of life which begins from conception.”

VIRAC, Catanduanes, March 30, 2011―The Commission on Family Life Education and Youth apostolate (CFLEYA) of Virac diocese recently led a multi-sectoral rally calling for “respect for the dignity of life which begins from conception.”

Rallyists condemned the proposed measure, saying what is needed now is a law “on family housing, family wage, and family guidance counseling,” and not a legislation like the reproductive health bill.

March 25, 2011
Concepcion Parish Priest Celebrates 25th Sacerdotal Anniversary

Rev. Fr. Mario Gaite, Parish Priest of the Immaculate Conception Parish, celebrated his 25th Sacerdotal Anniversary last 19 March 2011 during the Solemnity of St. Joseph.

Rev. Fr. Mario Gaite, Parish Priest of the Immaculate Conception Parish, celebrated his 25th Sacerdotal Anniversary last 19 March 2011 during the Solemnity of St. Joseph.

The celebration started with a thanksgiving mass at nine o’clock in the morning at the Parish Church; Msgr. Rodel Cajot, the Archdicoesan Vicar General, officiated the renewal of vows.

After the eucharistic celebration, a reception followed at Villa Gaite, Baao, Camarines Sur.

March 22, 2011
Sorsogon Bishop Urges Pork Barrel Cut for OFWs

MANILA, March 21, 2011— At least two Catholic bishops urged lawmakers to use their pork barrel funds in the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers caught in armed conflicts abroad.

MANILA, March 21, 2011— At least two Catholic bishops urged lawmakers to use their pork barrel funds in the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers caught in armed conflicts abroad.

Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes made the challenge to the lawmakers for the sake of the OFWs.

“It is the best time for them that all those congressmen must give their pork barrel to protect our OFW,” Bastes said.

March 16, 2011
No to Confessions Using High-tech Gadgets, Says Sorsogon Prelate

MANILA, March 12, 2011—Despite the advances in technology which turned the world into a global village, certain practices will have to be made the usual and traditional way.

MANILA, March 12, 2011—Despite the advances in technology which turned the world into a global village, certain practices will have to be made the usual and traditional way.

And this include the reception of the sacrament of Reconciliation, which according to Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes, SVD, no amount of high-end technology can replace the intimacy of the confessional.

He said no less than the Vatican has issued a statement that confessions still have to be done in person.

March 13, 2011
Caceres Laity Speaks Up on RH Bill Issue

Naga City (13 March 2011) --- The laity of the Archdiocese of Caceres, in a manifesto signed by leaders of religious organizations, had declared its support for the Church’s call to protect human life.

Naga City (13 March 2011) --- The laity of the Archdiocese of Caceres, in a manifesto signed by leaders of religious organizations, had declared its support for the Church’s call to protect human life. 

The declaration also calls on families to unite and ensure that the family remains as an “autonomous social institution.”

In its statement “Stand up for Life,” lay leaders and their members affirmed their commitment to the Church’s position regarding reproductive health.

February 7, 2011
Sorsogon Bishop Renews 'civil disobedience' Threat vs RH Bill

MANILA, Feb. 3, 2011— At least two Catholic bishops urged the people to rise up in a campaign of ‘civil disobedience’ against the reproductive health (RH) bill if it becomes a law.

MANILA, Feb. 3, 2011— At least two Catholic bishops urged the people to rise up in a campaign of ‘civil disobedience’ against the reproductive health (RH) bill if it becomes a law.

Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes and Archbishop Ramon Arguelles said over church-run Radyo Veritas that they have no choice but to resort such action but in a peaceful way.

December 20, 2010
AdNU President Named Outstanding Filipino Awardee

MANILA, Dec. 18, 2010—A Jesuit priest who is the president of the Ateneo de Naga University was cited by the Insular Life Assurance Co., Ltd. and the Philippine Jaycee Senate as one of The Outstanding Filipinos (TOFIL) for 2010.

MANILA, Dec. 18, 2010—A Jesuit priest who is the president of the Ateneo de Naga University was cited by the Insular Life Assurance Co., Ltd. and the Philippine Jaycee Senate as one of The Outstanding Filipinos (TOFIL) for 2010.

Fr. Joel Tabora, SJ, president of the Ateneo de Naga University was awarded for his dedicated work in uplifting the situation of the poor.

December 20, 2010
Church Failed in Helping Youth –Bp Baylon

MANILA, Dec. 15, 2010— A catholic prelate has admitted that the youth have been sadly abandoned by institutions, including the Church.

MANILA, Dec. 15, 2010— A catholic prelate has admitted that the youth have been sadly abandoned by institutions, including the Church.

CBCP’s Commission on Youth Chair Joel Baylon made the admission as the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines formally launched today 2011 as the “Year of the Youth”.

“Many of them feel abandoned by the institutions that are supposed to take care of them – the Church included, we must humbly admit,” said Baylon.

December 20, 2010
Film on INA holds World Gala Premiere in Naga

NAGA City, Dec. 18, 2010—In commemoration of the Tercentenary of the Devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the Archdiocese of Caceres has produced a film that is expected to promote a fresh perspective to appreciate the popular devotion and the Roman Catholic Church’s teachings on faith, hope and love.

NAGA City, Dec. 18, 2010—In commemoration of the Tercentenary of the Devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the Archdiocese of Caceres has produced a film that is expected to promote a fresh perspective to appreciate the popular devotion and the Roman Catholic Church’s teachings on faith, hope and love.

The movie is expected to bring the Blessed Mother and her Child Jesus closer into the public consciousness of people of all faiths, here and abroad.

November 16, 2010
Naga Prelate Clears Priest of Molestation Charges

MANILA, Nov. 9, 2010—Caceres Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi has cleared a member of the archdiocesan clergy from charges of molesting a teen-age boy in a local motel.

MANILA, Nov. 9, 2010—Caceres Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi has cleared a member of the archdiocesan clergy from charges of molesting a teen-age boy in a local motel.

In a statement sent to CBCP Media Office today, the 74-year old prelate said apparent attempts to destroy and discredit the church have been made by some sectors and individuals.

“The accused priest and the Archdiocese of Caceres vehemently deny the said accusation,” Archbishop Legaspi said in his statement.

October 24, 2010
Bishop Bastes Calls for Cancellation of Mining Project

MANILA, Oct. 17, 2010-Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes has called for the halt of the Balocawe mining project, saying that mining in whatever way will only destroy the lives of the people.

MANILA, Oct. 17, 2010-Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes has called for the halt of the Balocawe mining project, saying that mining in whatever way will only destroy the lives of the people.

"Irresponsible mining destroys our lives and our community. Be it small-scale or large-scale operation, it is an affront to the integrity of creation," Bastes said.