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HABEMUS EPISCOPUM NOVUM

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed His Excellency Most Rev. Louie P. Galbines, D.D., currently Bishop of Kabankalan, as the Seventh Bishop of Bacolod on 14 May 2026.

The Rite of his Canonical Installation will be presided over by His Excellency Archbishop Charles John Brown, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, on 11 August 2026 at San Sebastian Cathedral, Bacolod City.

HAVE A BLESSED MEMORIAL OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA!

May the life and example of St. Anthony of Padua inspire us to seek Christ above all things. Known for his profound wisdom, powerful preaching, and compassionate love for the poor, St. Anthony dedicated his life to proclaiming the Gospel and leading souls closer to God.

As we celebrate his memorial, let us ask for his intercession that we may never lose sight of what truly matters—our faith, our relationship with God, and our call to love and serve others. May he help us find not only lost possessions, but also lost peace, lost hope, and a deeper sense of purpose in our lives.

May the Lord bless you abundantly through the prayers of St. Anthony, granting you wisdom, strength, and a heart devoted to His will.

St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us!

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Today, we celebrate the memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua.

Let us pray:
Almighty ever-living God, who gave Saint Anthony of Padua to your people as an outstanding preacher and an intercessor in their need, grant that, with his assistance, as we follow the teachings of the Christian life, we may know your help in every trial. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen

June 13, 2026

Today, we celebrate the memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Let us pray:
O God, who prepared a fit dwelling place for the Holy Spirit in the Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, graciously grant that through her intercession we may be a worthy temple of your glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us!

Prayer on the Occasion of a Birthday.

God of all creation, we offer you grateful praise for the gift of life. Hear the prayers of Fr. Dormido, your servant, who recalls the day of his birth today and rejoices in your gifts of life and love, family, and friends.

Bless him with your presence and surround him with your love so that he may enjoy many happy years, all of them pleasing to you. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

Happy Birthday, Fr. Arecio Dormido!

June 4, 2026

𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 🤍

As the Church concludes the joyful celebration of Easter and Pentecost, we are invited to enter into one of the deepest and most beautiful mysteries of our faith: the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. On this special Sunday, Catholics around the world proclaim and reflect upon the truth that God is One in essence, yet Three Divine Persons — the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

The mystery of the Trinity is not simply a theological concept reserved for scholars or priests. It is the foundation of our Christian life. Every time we make the Sign of the Cross, attend the Holy Mass, receive the sacraments, or pray, we are encountering the Holy Trinity. From the very beginning of our lives as Christians at Baptism, we are baptized “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

The Father is our Creator, the source of all life and goodness. The Son, Jesus Christ, became man to save us through His passion, death, and resurrection. The Holy Spirit continues to dwell within the Church, guiding, strengthening, and sanctifying God’s people. Though each Person of the Trinity has a distinct role, they are not three gods, but One God united in perfect love and communion.

The Trinity also teaches us something profound about love and relationships. God Himself exists in an eternal communion of love. This reminds us that we are never meant to live isolated lives. We are created to love, to forgive, to serve, and to remain united with one another just as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are perfectly united.

Even though the mystery of the Trinity is beyond complete human understanding, it invites us into deeper faith rather than confusion. Not everything about God can be fully explained by the human mind, yet through prayer, Scripture, and the teachings of the Church, we continue to encounter His presence.

As Trinity Sunday approaches, may we take time to reflect on the greatness of God’s love. May we remember that we are deeply loved by the Father, saved by the Son, and continually guided by the Holy Spirit. And may our lives become reflections of the unity, peace, and love found within the Most Holy Trinity.