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Super typhoon Yolanda (Int’l: Haiyan) that battered the Archdiocese of Palo in November 2013 brought to the Archdiocese the devotion to Our Lady of Hope of Palo. The image is a depiction of the Boy-Jesus with Mary His Mother reaching out to the survivors. It depicts the faith of the people, a faith that remained firm in spite of the devastation. Devotion to Our Lady of Hope is propagated in the Archdiocese of Palo. The Prayer to Our Lady with Jesus our Savior is an assurance of God’s presence in both good and challenging times.

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More than four-hundred (400) years since the formal evangelization of the Island of Leyte; the Archdiocese of Palo has grown to be one of the largest administrative diocese of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Francis visited the Archdiocese of Palo on January 2015. It was after the devastation of Supertyphoon Haiyan (locally known YOLANDA) - the strongest typhoon ever recorded to make landfall.
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This website is a response of the Archdiocese of Palo to the New Evangelization. The internet is God’s gift that needs to be used to further the work of Evangelization and to let everyone know that Christ accompanies us even in Cyberspace. May you feel our closeness thru this website and may this be a place where we will know that Christ is ever at work in his Church.

Most Rev. John F. Du, DD

Archbishop of Palo

Keeping in touch has always been an aim in Communication. It builds relationship and edifies it. In behalf of the Information and Social Communications Team of the Archdiocese of Palo; I welcome you to this website – our home in the internet. May this facility be an avenue to build lasting connections between you and the Archdiocese of Palo.

Rev. Fr. Chris Arthur H. Militante

Information and Social Communications Director, Archdiocese of Palo

His Holiness, Pope Francis, emphasized the realization that Social Media is a gift. In the Archdiocese of Palo, as you want to strengthen how you can be more in touch with people not only in your Archdiocese but all over the world; social media is a gift and a tool. Utilize it well in your apostolate and use it as a channel of evangelization to proclaim the gospel.

Most Rev. Mylo Hubert C. Vergara, DD

Episcopal Commission on Social Communications Chairman, Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Philippines
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Palo archdiocese welcomes 8 newly ordained deacons

November 28, 2020

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…

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Catechetical Ministry of the Archdiocese of Palo responds to Covid-19, through Family Catechesis weekly guide

November 24, 2020

At this global crisis, the family has become the very venue of safety and protection against COVID 19 and the center of many activities. Let us take this opportune time to support and strengthen one another not only of our basic needs in life but above all with our relationships with God. Let us do Family Catechesis as we read and share the Word of God. These guides for family catechesis can also be shared with your friends and good…

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Archbishop of Palo released guidelines for Advent and Christmas Liturgies in Pandemic

November 22, 2020

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…

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Palo Chrism Mass on the Cathedral’s Dedication Anniversary

October 20, 2020

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…

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Statement on the death of FR. RAFAEL A. PEPITO

October 2, 2020

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…

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