Tag: Diocese of Legazpi
Bicol diocese intensifies efforts aimed at suicide prevention
Bishop Joel Baylon of Legazpi noted a sudden rise in suicide cases during the coronavirus pandemic
Catholic bishop of Legazpi deplores killing of ‘red-tagged’ parish lay leader
The bishop called for an investigation into the killings and for a “speedy disposition of their cases so that justice may be served"
Seminary rector in Albay tested positive of Covid-19
Father Antonio Peralta, 64, “is currently quarantined in his place of assignment” in Daraga town.
‘Domestic church’ very much alive amid challenging times
Bishop Baylon of Legazpi stressed that the faithful have rediscovered the beauty of having a 'church in our homes' during the pandemic
Legazpi bishop urges priests to celebrate Masses in villages
Masses can be done in covered courts or other places that can facilitate physical distancing at the same time accommodate more people
Philippine dioceses shift aid focus from pandemic to typhoon victims
Several dioceses in the Philippines have temporarily shifted the focus of their relief efforts from families affected by the pandemic to those hit by a typhoon that made landfall on May 14
Albay parishes told to brace for storm
Bishop Joel Baylon of Legazpi in the province of Albay called on parishes in the diocese to prepare for a coming storm and open churches to evacuees.
Priest voices concern over easing strict quarantine protocols
A priest in the Diocese of Legazpi voiced concern over plans to lift the "enhanced community quarantine" in the province.
Father Rex Paul Arjona, head...