Diocese of Catarman Pastoral Secretariat Office

27/07/2025

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Monday Motivation. 🙏

27/07/2025

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Salamat sa DIYOS! ♥️

27/07/2025

Happy Fiesta St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Catubig, Northern Samar!

26/07/2025

Happy Fiesta Catubig, Northern Samar!

St. Joseph, the worker, pray for us!

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𝗩𝗶𝘃𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗻̃𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲! 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗴!

The Local Government Unit of Catubig proudly joins all Catubignons in celebrating our cherished annual Town Fiesta in honor of Saint Joseph, Patron Saint of Workers.

Saint Joseph the Worker is a model of humility, commitment, and quiet strength. As the foster father of Jesus and husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, he inspires us to value hard work, simplicity, and service to others—values that every Catubignon continues to imbibe and live out in daily life.

This celebration is an expression of our deep faith, rich culture, and unity as a municipality. It is a time to give thanks, share blessings, and foster stronger bonds among families, friends, and neighbors.

May we continue to embody the spirit of pagsarangkay and pagburobligay as we gather in gratitude and celebration.

Viva Señor San Jose!

25/07/2025

Happy Fiesta Allen, Northern Samar!

25/07/2025

Pontifical Mass
Fiesta Mass at St. James the Greater Parish, san Allen.
July 25, 2025

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22/07/2025

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Happy Episcopal Ordination Anniversary!

MOST REV. EMMANUEL TRANCE,DD
Bishop Emeritus of Catarman

22/07/2025

To our dear Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. Emmanuel C. Trance, DD, we extend our sincere and grateful greetings on your 21st Episcopal Anniversary today! God bless you Bishop.

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22/07/2025

Happy 21st Episcopal Anniversary
Most Rev. Emmanuel C. Trance, DD
Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Catarman

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With grateful hearts, we celebrate the Episcopal Anniversary of Most Rev. Emmanuel C. Trance, D.D., Bishop-Emeritus of Catarman. Thank you, Bishop, for your years of faithful shepherding, humble leadership, and unwavering love for God's people. May the Lord continue to bless you with peace, strength, and joy in your priestly life.

21/07/2025

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POOR OLD PRIESTS

As a newly ordained priest, I often hear complaints about older priests. It makes me reflect on the plight of these dedicated servants.

**Poor old priests!**

In an era dominated by "pop star" priests, charismatic singers, and even illusionists, we witness a troubling rise in ingratitude.

**Poor old priests,** who may not have the talent to sing but often had to support the choir when no one else was available to lead the congregation in song.

**Poor old priests,** who may struggle with social media and television, but have spent their lives preaching the Gospel with limited resources.

**Poor old priests,** who don’t bask in the limelight of the pulpit, having learned the art of priesthood amid the challenges of life, often celebrating Mass in humble settings illuminated by candles rather than stage lights.

**Poor old priests,** who dedicated their lives to anointing the sick but lack the fame of contemporary celebrity priests who can draw massive crowds.

While these older priests may not attract large gatherings today, they were once shepherds for enormous flocks, guiding and nurturing their communities.

I feel uneasy when people say they wish for a new priest like me. The reason? One day, I’ll be old too, and I know others will speak the same way about me.

I'm even less comfortable when a new priest considers himself superior to a seasoned priest!

It’s easy for us to revel in the excitement that comes with healing, yet true Christian maturity often requires us to understand that such wonders demand patience and humility.

I express my gratitude and prayers for the older, perhaps overlooked, priests who have devoted their lives to renewing individuals and reminding us of God’s presence.

Let us keep our elderly priests in our prayers!

20/07/2025

19/07/2025

Happy Fiesta Mapanas!

Sta. Potenciana, igampo mo kami!

Sta. Potenciana, ig ampo mo kami!
The Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Mapanas Northern Samar gratefully celebrates today its Annual Fiesta Celebration in honor of a woman martyr St. Potenciana.

Most Rev. Crispin Varquez, Bishop of Borongan, served as this year's Main celebrant and presider, while Fr. John Michael Gadicho, Rector of Borongan Cathedral shared an inspiring story about the life of St. Potenciana and a beautiful reflection about the readings as Homilist. With them are two (2) other priests from the Diocese of Borongan.

About 30 priests from the Diocese of Catarman concelebrated during this joyous holy Mass.

Bishop Crispin thanked the parish Priest, Fr. Ariel Diaz and the faithful of Mapanas for their collaboration and unity, stressing the parish church structure serving as the living witness and legacy of their genuine service and oneness.

Fr. Ariel Diaz closed the Eucharistic Celebration with a words of thanks first to Bishop Nolly Buco, the Diocese of Borongan, the Catarman clergy, the Parish Pastoral Council, the LGU officials and members, and lay faithful for their guidance, support and inspiration. #

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