Archdiocese of Palo

PALO, LEYTE (PH) – As Christians enter the Advent Season, the Archbishop of Palo issued a Circular Letter on November 13. The Circular letter aims to guide the Christmas Celebration and Liturgies in the Archdiocese of Palo during this time of Pandemic. It is a reality that though the Pandemic challenges us, Christians will still frequent the Christmas liturgies in our Parishes. These guidelines affirm our steadfast faith in these trying moments, but at the same time, our firm obedience…

PALO, LEYTE – The whole clergy of the Archdiocese of Palo celebrated its annual renewal of priestly vows (Chrism Mass) on the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Metropolitan Cathedral, October 19, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. About 134 priests of the archdiocese gathered at the Palo Metropolitan Cathedral to reaffirm their ordination vows and witness the blessing of the holy oils which will then be used throughout the year for sacraments of baptism, confirmation, anointing of the sick, and holy…

The family and the entire Clergy of the Archdiocese of Palo are saddened by the sudden demise of one of its dedicated and good pastors, REV. FR. RAFAEL A. PEPITO (Fr. Lolot). We humbly ask for prayers that God may rest the soul of his priest in the bosom of the eternal Father in heaven where he now participates in the heavenly banquet. A native of Ormoc; Fr. Pepito was ordained a priest on August 8, 1982. He is presently…

APITONG, TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine government has been battling COVID-19 for almost six months now. It has shut down businesses, schools, public meeting places, churches, and has placed the whole country in total lockdown, yet the number of positive cases continues to rise every day. In the latest report of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the Philippines has the most number of COVID-19 cases with a whopping total of 269, 407 among all Southeast Asian countries. …