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Palo, Leyte – On the occasion of its 83rd anniversary as a diocese, the Archdiocese of Palo celebrated the Diaconal Ordination of eight seminarians today, November 27, 2020, at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lord’s Transfiguration Parish. Most Rev. John F. Du, D.D., Archbishop of Palo, conferred through the laying of hands the Sacrament of Sacred Order to Deacons upon eight seminarians, namely Rev. Gabriel L. Daffon (St. Isidore Parish of MacArthur, Leyte), Rev. Joey M. Decio (St. Francis Xavier…

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…