Archdiocese of Palo

The Archdiocese of Palo announces with deep sorrow the passing of Father OSCAR Gomez-Lorenzo, a beloved member of our clergy. Father Lorenzo dedicated his life to serving the Archdiocese. He was also responsible for the formation of future priests as he spent some years in the seminary both in Palo and Calbayog. Fr. Lorenzo is from Tacloban City. Born to Sofronio Lorenzo and Celestina Gomez on November 18, 1938. He entered the Sacred Heart Seminary in 1952. He was ordained…

Palo, Leyte – The participants from various Archdioceses and Dioceses in the Philippines were cordially welcomed by the Parish Pastoral and Finance Council of Our Lord’s Transfiguration Parish and the Council of the Laity of the Archdiocese of Palo for the “23rd National Biennial Convention” on October 27, 2023 with the theme, “United in Mission as a Synodal Church.” The welcome mass was presided over by Most Rev. John Du, D.D. – Metropolitan Archbishop of Palo. “As Christians, we are…

“The priest is a messenger of God’s merciful love and stewards of the Holy Mysteries of God,” Archbishop Du tells new priests on October 19 at the Palo Metropolitan Cathedral.  Palo, Leyte –  Three men answered to the call of the Lord and moved forward to be ordained as priests for the Archdiocese of Palo at the Palo Metropolitan Cathedral on the occasion of the 85th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral of Our Lord’s Transfiguration, October 19, 2023. …

With hope of the resurrection, we inform you of the passing of REV. FR. LEONARDO A. YU. Fr. Yu was sheltered at PATMOS Clergy House upon his death. Let us offer prayers for his eternal repose. Fr. Leonardo was born in Burauen, Leyte on January 18, 1938. He was ordained priest on April 12, 1964. Fr. Leonardo served as: 1964-1966 (Parochial Vicar) Assumption of Our Lady Parish, Tanauan, Leyte1966-1968 (Parochial Vicar) St. Joseph Parish, Dagami, Leyte1968 (Parochial Vicar) Our Lady…