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HOLY DOOR IN GUIMARAS OPENED, COMPLETES 7 JUBILEE CHURCHES

Rev. Fr. Norberto Tacadao led the Opening of the Holy Door at Saint Isidore the Farmer Parish, Navalas, Buenavista, Guimaras, last April 16, 2021.

NAVALAS, GUIMARAS – The 7th and Last Jubilee Church in the Archdiocese of Jaro opened its Holy Doors to the faithful in the island province of Guimaras last April 16, 2021. Iconic as it is, the Porta Sancta was opened at what is known to be the miniature of the Jaro Cathedral façade, the Parish of Saint Isidore the Farmer in Navalas, Buenavista, Guimaras.

The rite of opening the Holy Doors and the Eucharistic celebration was presided by Rev. Fr. Norberto Tacadao, parish priest of the Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Buenavista, Guimaras, and Vicar Forane of the Vicariate of Saint Bartholomew, and was concelebrated by the priests within their vicariate. It was also attended by the parishioners coming from some other parts of Guimaras, as this is the only Holy Door designated to the vicariate.

The opening of a holy door in a Jubilee Church is one of the special graces, not only to the diocese where it was named, but to the entire Catholic community around it. The grace of entering a Holy Door while desiring to gain a plenary indulgence is a gift that we are all called to share.

Photos courtesy of Herbs Niñada Simacio & Alyssa Ganila

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MIAGAO PARISH JUBILEE DOOR OPENED

The Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish, Miagao, Iloilo is one of the seven Jubilee churches in the Archdiocese of Jaro. On April 14 at 4:30PM, the Porta Sancta of the Parish Church was opened at 4:30PM. The Opening Rites was officiated by Rev. Fr. Bernabe Tutana, the Vicar Forane of the Vicariate of Sts. Philip and James, in behalf of Archbishop Jose Romeo Lazo.

It was then followed by a Eucharistic Celebration presided by Fr. Tutana along with other concelebrating priests, Rev. Fr. Nonito Pelobello (Cubay Parish), Rev. Fr. Joel Rudi (San Jose), Rev. Fr. Michael Nievales (Opus Dei, Miagaowanon priest), Rev. Fr. Jose Ma. Enrique Evidente (Parochial Vicar). The Parishioners, different religious organizations, and guests from other Parishes within the Vicariate joined and participated, and those who were not able to attend also witnessed this joyous celebration through livestream.

The Porta Sancta of Miagao Parish was the sixth door opened in the Archdiocese of Jaro after the National Shrine of Our Lady of Candles (Jaro Cathedral), Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Church (Estancia, Iloilo), Sts. Peter and Paul the Apostle Parish Church (Barotac Viejo, Iloilo), St. Augustine Parish Church (Dumangas, Iloilo), and Patronage of St. Joseph Parish Church (Pototan, Iloilo). The seventh door to be opened will be the St. Isidore Parish Church (Navalas, Buenavista, Guimaras).

HOLY DOOR INAUGURATED AT A JOSEPHINIAN PARISH IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF JARO

Very Rev. Msgr. Jose Marie Delgado, PC, VG, lead the Rite of Opening of the Holy Door at the Patronage of Saint Joseph Parish, Pototan, Iloilo last April 12, 2021.

POTOTAN, ILOILO – It was a special grace to open one of the 500YOC Jubilee Doors at a parish dedicated to Saint Joseph as 2021 was also designated as the Year of Saint Joseph.

On the morning of April 12, 2021, the 5th Holy Door was opened at the Parish of the Patronage of Saint Joseph, Pototan, Iloilo. The rite of opening of the Holy Door was officiated by Very Rev. Msgr. Jose Marie Delgado, PC, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Jaro. Following the rite was the celebration of the Holy Mass which was concelebrated with the priests in the Vicariate of St. Matthias.

Aside from the privileges granted upon entering the Holy Doors designated for the celebration of the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines, the Holy Father Pope Francis also imparts the plenary indulgence on occasions and devotions dedicated to this noble saint and “Protector of the Universal Church.” Such may be attained when the faithful will recite any legitimately approved prayer or act of piety in honor of St. Joseph, for example, “To you, O blessed Joseph” especially on “19 March, on 1 May, the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, on St. Joseph’s Sunday (according to the Byzantine tradition) on the 19th of each month and every Wednesday, a day dedicated to the memory of the saint according to the Latin tradition.”

Photo credits to the Social Communications Team of the Patronage of Saint Joseph Parish.

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HOLY DOOR OFFICIALY OPENED AT THE HOME OF THE “1ST STONE CHURCH IN PANAY”

The Holy Door of the Parish of Saint Augustine, Dumangas, Iloilo, one of the 1st visitas in Panay Island as erected by the Spanish Augustinian Missionaries in 1575

DUMANGAS, ILOILO – The Holy Door of the Parish of Saint Augustine, Dumangas, Iloilo was officially opened last Saturday morning, April 10, 2021, to mark the year-long Jubilee Year celebration of the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines. The rite of opening of the Holy Door was officiated by Very Rev. Fr. Juan Parreñas, Parish Priest and Vicar Forane, in behalf of the Archbishop of Jaro. Following the opening of the Porta Sancta, Holy Mass was offered by Rev. Fr. Jesus Glofel Manaay, who, at the same time, was celebrating his birthday on that day. It was concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Dindo Rei Tesoro, Parish Priest of Sts. Peter and Paul the Apostles Parish, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, whose Holy Door was opened two days prior to the inauguration at the Dumangas Parish.

According to historical accounts, Dumangas, formerly known as Araud or Araut, was one of the 1st visitas in Panay Island as erected by the Spanish Augustinian Missionaries in 1575. It was also believed that 1st Mass was celebrated in this place as it is the home of the 1st stone church in the Island of Panay. The visita of Araut became the Iglesia Matriz (Mother Church) of many parishes north-side of the province of Iloilo.

Photos courtesy of the Soccom Team of St. Augustine Parish of Dumangas, Iloilo

HOLY DOOR IN BTAC. VIEJO PARISH, OFFICIALLY OPENED

The Holy Door in the Sts. Peter and Paul the Apostles Parish, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo was opened last April 8, 2021 as it was designated as one of the seven Jubilee Churches in the Archdiocese of Jaro. The opening of the Jubilee Door was done in connection to the fifth centenary of Christianity in the Philippines. Rev. Fr. Juan Parreñas, Vicar Forane of the Vicariate of Saint Jude Thaddeus, initiated the rite in behalf of Archbishop Jose Romeo Lazo.

The celebration was attended by faithful of Barotac Viejo and neighboring towns within the Vicariate. During the celebration, it was explained that, along with the opening of the Holy Doors in the different church in the Philippines, is the grant of the Plenary Indulgence by the Apostolic Penitentiary to all who pass through it. The Sts. Peter and Paul the Apostles Parish is the 3rd parish church in the Archdiocese of Jaro that had opened its holy doors, in behalf of the Archbishop, on the occasion of the Jubilee Year for the 500th Anniversary of the Arrival of Christianity in the Philippines. It is now ready to welcome the faithful to avail this special opportunity and grace from the Lord.

Photos by: Sts. Peter and Paul Media Ministry

Jaro Cathedral Opening of Jubilee Door

Opening of Jubilee Door in Jaro Cathedral

Unveiling of the 500YOC Marker

The unveiling of the 500YOC Marker at the Icons of the 1st Mass at Saint Vincent Ferrer Seminary grounds last March 16, 2021. The icon or monument was donated by Doña Magdalena Jalandoni as a gift to the Archdiocese.

The celebration recalled the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan’s fleet on Philippine shores on the daybreak of March 16, 1521, and with them came, too, the arrival of the Christian faith in our country.

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His Grace, Most Rev. Jose Romeo O. Lazo, D.D., Archbishop of Jaro, opened the one-day archdiocesan exhibit at the Archbishop’s Residence in line with the celebration of the 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines.

His Grace, Most Rev. Jose Romeo O. Lazo, D.D., opened the archdiocesan exhibit for 500YOC

His Grace, Most Rev. Jose Romeo O. Lazo, D.D., Archbishop of Jaro, opened the one-day archdiocesan exhibit at the Archbishop’s Residence in line with the celebration of the 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines.

In a one-day privilege, clergy, religious and guests were able to visit the Archdiocesan Repository and Saint John Paul II memorabilia during his visit in Jaro 40 years ago. At the reception area of the Archbishop’s residence, a chronology of the milestones of the Archdiocese from 1521, and a compilation of pictures from the past and present events and edifices of the archdiocese and its pastoral work in Kenya were presented.

2021 Patronal Feasts of Sto.Nino in Archdiocese of Jaro.

Archdiocese of Jaro has parishes whose patron is the Divine Infant Jesus or what we addressed to Seňor Santo Niňo. Parish fiesta of this year 2021 celebrations were festive, colorful and solemn with hopeful heart of the community in these challenging times.

Santo Niňo de Arevalo Parish celebrates the Sunday feast with a motorcade of the Child Jesus image around the roads of Arevalo. A mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Arthur Flores, Director of Commission on Mission who shared the ongoing mission journey of the Archdiocese in Africa, inspiring faithful to be in mission of our faith with Christ.

In the Parish of St. John Sahagun, Tigbauan honoring the Holy Infant Jesus conceptualized a theme for the feast “Seňor Santo Niňo, Tagtabang sang tagsa ka Tigbauanon, sa Tunga sining Krisis, Ikaw ang Paglaum Namon.” They had novena with intentions to gather help for the construction of their church’s retablo. To give tribute to the name of Holy Child Jesus – our Lord Jesus Christ, the parish crowned the Boy Sto. Niňo 2021.

Also on the day of the feast, the image of Child Jesus was processioned nearby the church area wherein houses along the road made a small altar with the image of Santo Niňo. This was led by devoted Chinese businessmen who believe that the great Child Jesus in Tigbuan continuously bless them in every successful business ventures they had. The parish also joyfully welcomed the newly baptized 50 children.

Likewise, San Joaquin Parish celebrates their feast, held a novena to Seňor Santo Niňo and culminates with a “sadsad” in Brgy. Siwaragan, San Joaquin, the place where Jesuit priests of the past introduce the devotion to the inhabitants 401 years ago. San Joaquinon always cherished their history which strengthened their community identity.

It is every Sunday after the Baptism of Jesus in liturgical calendar that we, the Church, festively celebrate the feast of Divine Infant Jesus with a chant of Viva Pit Seňor! Viva! Viva!

By: Dejpe Dejuan

WE GIVE OUR YES!: Parish Launching of the Year of Missio Ad Gentes in the Different Parishes of the Archdiocese of Jaro

WE GIVE OUR YES!

Parish Launching of the Year of Missio Ad Gentes in the Different Parishes of the Archdiocese of Jaro

17 JANUARY 2021 | The 3rd Sunday of January is yearly dedicated to the Feast of the Santo Niño in the Philippines. A one-of-a-kind celebration manifested through a deep devotion to the Holy Child. It is one of the oldest and most popular celebrations in the Philippines, so popular that the Holy See granted all Filipino Catholics this special permission to celebrate this Feast.

This year’s celebration has become more colorful and festive as loud joyful beats of drums and accompanying dance and songs reigned in every parishes of Jaro as they formally launched the YEAR OF MISSIO AD GENTES which marked the 9th year of our preparation for the Quincentennial Commemoration of Christian Presence in the Country which was first introduced by the Spanish Missionaries in 1521.

Amidst the on-going strife against COVID19 Pandemic, Parishes were able to successfully conduct the Launching Activity which has become more meaningful and heartfelt despite of the health and safety protocols that everyone needs to follow. We might have scattered by the social distancing pact, yet we were united, heart and mind, by our deep sense of faith and trust in God.

The Commission on Liturgy of the Archdiocese prepared a simple Launching Rite and prayer, and were sent to the different parishes of the Archdiocese.

The creativity and artistry of the different ministries and organizations of the parishes prevailed, however the solemnity of the celebration was undiminished.

This simply shows that artistry and faith can always go elbow-to-elbow especially when catholics express their faith and devotion to God.

The Launching of the Year of Missio Ad Gentes is not the end of our 500th Anniversary Celebration rather the dawning of another year of Mission- to the Church, to the community and to our brothers and sisters especially the least, the lost and last, beyond color and race, religion and state. For we are all set for a Mission as we are all GIFTED TO GIVE.

May God be adored and Glorified both now and forever.