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Davao Catholic Herald is the only Catholic newspaper locally, published every Sunday and run by the Davao Verbum Dei Media Foundation of the Archdiocese of Davao; caters to 80% of the Catholics to the city population of more or less 2 million. Read by bishops, priests, and lay faithful alike (estimated number of 300, 000)

*Presently circulated with 2, 100 copies per week.
*Subscribed by 34 paris

hes, 5 Catholic schools & colleges, 63 congregations, *27 church-based organizations, lay movements, etc.
*With copies ordered by the Dioceses of Digos and Mati.

ARCHDIOCESE OF DAVAOCircular No. 51Series of 202529 October 2025TO: ALL PARISH PRIESTS, CHAPLAINS, RECTORS, RELIGIOUS CO...
30/10/2025

ARCHDIOCESE OF DAVAO

Circular No. 51
Series of 2025
29 October 2025

TO: ALL PARISH PRIESTS, CHAPLAINS, RECTORS, RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES, AND HEADS OF CATHOLIC INSTITUTIONS

FROM: ARCHBISHOP ROMULO G. VALLES, D.D.

RE: SUPPORT FOR THE “DUGONG BOMBO 2025” BLOOD DONATION PROGRAM

Peace in the Lord!

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has expressed its full support for the nationwide blood donation program of Bombo Radyo Philippines, in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, entitled “Dugong Bombo 2025: A Little Pain... A Life to Gain.”
This life-saving activity will be conducted simultaneously in key cities across the country on 15 November 2025.

In line with this appeal and its noble objective, I am happy to enjoin all our parishes, chapels, religious communities, and Catholic institutions in the Archdiocese of Davao to support and actively promote this initiative. We are encouraged to invite our faithful to participate as voluntary blood donors, and to help share the advocacy through parish announcements and social media posts in the days prior to the event.

“Dugong Bombo” has become one of the country’s most consistent bloodletting undertakings, embodying our Christian values of charity, compassion, and solidarity—virtues that we are continually called to witness in our daily life. Each drop of blood donated becomes a concrete act of love for our neighbors, echoing the Lord’s words:

“Greater love has no one than this,
to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13).

Let us unite in prayer and action with the organizers and partners of this program in their mission to save lives and bring hope, especially as we continue to journey through this Jubilee Year of Hope.

Thank you very much for your kind cooperation. May the Lord bless our efforts to serve and care for one another.

Devotedly yours in Christ,
✠ ROMULO G. VALLES, D.D.
Archbishop of Davao

Archbishop’s Residence
247 F. Torres Street,
8000 Davao City, Philippines

Tel. Nos.: (082) 227.5992 • 221.1234 • 227.1163
Fax No.: (082) 227.9771
Email: [email protected]

𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 | October 30, 2025Luke 10:2: “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few.” Reflection: Jesus cal...
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Luke 10:2: “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few.”

Reflection: Jesus calls each of us to be laborers in His mission, not by doing great things, but by sharing peace, kindness, and the Good News in our daily lives. The world is in need of healing, and He sends us as His messengers of hope.

Prayer: Lord, send me where I am needed. Make me a witness of Your love and peace. Amen.

Act: Offer a kind word or gesture today that reflects God’s love to someone who may need it.

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17 Years of Joyful Service | Happy Priestly Anniversary, Fr. Lauro!

Seventeen years of priestly life speak of faith that endures and love that gives without measure. Fr. Lauro Arcede, SM, your steadfast dedication and humble care for God’s people reflect the presence of Christ among us.

May God continue to strengthen your mission and grant you lasting joy in your priestly journey!

Blessed 52nd Birthday, Fr. Edsel J. Paloma!With thankful hearts, we praise God for your unwavering commitment and dedica...
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Blessed 52nd Birthday, Fr. Edsel J. Paloma!

With thankful hearts, we praise God for your unwavering commitment and dedication to the priestly calling. Your witness of faith continues to be a beacon of hope to many.

May the Lord grant you abundant blessings, enduring peace, and the strength to continue serving with a joyful heart!

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17 Years of Grace and Zeal | Happy Priestly Anniversary, Fr. Lionel!

Seventeen years of priesthood mark a beautiful story of fidelity and love for the Church. Fr. Lionel Mechavez, SM, your witness of joyful service and compassionate leadership reveals the heart of a true servant of God.

May the Lord bless you abundantly and fill your ministry with renewed grace, wisdom, and peace!

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𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 | October 29, 2025Lucas 13:22-24: Samtang nagpadulong si Jesus sa Jerusalem, nanudlo siya didto sa mga...
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𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 | October 29, 2025

Lucas 13:22-24: Samtang nagpadulong si Jesus sa Jerusalem, nanudlo siya didto sa mga baryo ug sa mga lungsod nga iyang giagian. Unya, may nangutana kaniya, “Ginoo, gamay lang ba ang maluwas?” Gitubag sila ni Jesus, “Paningkamot gayod kamo sa pagsulod sa masigpit nga pultahan, tungod kay ang tinuod, daghan unta ang gustong mosulod, apan dili sila makasulod.

Pamalandong: Ang ebanghelyo ni Lucas naghatag og gibug-aton sa kamahinungdanon sa pagpaningkamot ug paglahutay sa atong espirituhanong panaw. Sa dihang ang tawo nangutana kang Jesus kon pipila lamang ang maluwas, si Jesus mitubag pinaagi sa pagpasiugda sa panginahanglan sa pagpaningkamot sa pagsulod sa sigpit nga ganghaan. Kini nagpahinumdom kanato nga ang kaluwasan dili sayon lang ihatag; nagkinahanglan kini og hugot nga pasalig, disiplina, ug sinsero nga tinguha sa pagsunod sa kabubut-on sa Dios. Bisan pa niana, si Lucas nagtudlo kanato nga magpabiling magbinantayon, ug matinud-anon sa atong pagpangita sa kinabuhing dayon, ug sa nakasabut nga ang panaw mahimong lisud apan sa katapusan takus kini.

Pag-ampo: Mahigugmaong Dios, salamat sa imong pag-giya sa matag sitwasyon nga naa namo, tabangi kami nga maningkamot nga makasulod sa sigpit nga ganghaan, nga ipahiangay sa dalan nga among nasinati o bisan unsa nga kalisdanan palig-ona kami ug tugoti kami nga mapasaligon sa among bokasyon ug dad-on kami sa kinabuhing dayon uban Kanimo. Pinaagi ni Kristo among Ginoo, Amen.

Buhat: Ginoo tugiti kamo nga masaligon kanimo.

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Twenty-two years of priesthood reflect a heart rooted in prayer, service, and unwavering devotion. Fr. Kevin Medilo, SM, your faith-filled journey has inspired many to see Christ more clearly in the ordinary and the sacred alike.

May the Lord, who called you to serve, continue to strengthen your hands and guide your heart in every mission you undertake!

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Blessed 33rd Birthday, Fr. Julius E. Lugay!

We rejoice with you in gratitude for another year of life and mission. Your youthful zeal and wholehearted service embody the joy of following Christ.

May the Lord bless your journey with wisdom, strength, and an ever-deepening love for His people!

Happy 57th Parochial Fiesta St. Jude Shrine Parish 🎉
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ATM l 57th Parochial Fiesta of St. Jude Shrine ParishGen. Malvar St., Davao CityPresider: Most. Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D...
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ATM l 57th Parochial Fiesta of St. Jude Shrine Parish
Gen. Malvar St., Davao City

Presider: Most. Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao

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Davao Catholic Herald is the only Catholic newspaper locally, published every Sunday and run by the Davao Verbum Dei Media Foundation of the Archdiocese of Davao; caters to 80% of the Catholics to the city population of more or less 2 million. Read by bishops, priests, and lay faithful alike (estimated number of 300, 000) *Presently circulated with 2, 100 copies per week. *Subscribed by 34 parishes, 5 Catholic schools & colleges, 63 congregations, *27 church-based organizations, lay movements, etc. *With copies ordered by the Dioceses of Digos and Mati.