In a heartwarming display of unity, faith, and appreciation, the St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish community gathered for the Thanksgiving and Priest’s Day Celebration—a special night filled with joy, gratitude, and togetherness. The event, held at The Park View Hotel in Ligao City, brought together parishioners, leaders, and church organizations to honor the selfless service of […]
St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish is launched the Visiting the Sick and Elderly program as part of our diverse activities for the celebration of the Feast of Sts. Joachim & Anne, at the same time the Elderly and Grandparents Day. Sts. Joachim & Anne, the parents of Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus, are revered
On June 22, 2025, as the universal Church celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), our parish once again lived out a beautiful tradition of faith and community—the annual Tinagba, a meaningful offering of goods in thanksgiving for God’s blessings and providence. On June 22, 2025, as the
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June 29, 2025, St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish PPC, led by our Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Paulo B. Barandon and PPC Chair Bro. Ed Talavera, attended the launch of the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Diocese of Legazpi, Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines, marked by the unveiling of the theme song “75 Taon nin Pagbaklay”. This
Ligao City, Albay – June 28, 2025 — With hearts ablaze and spirits united, the Legazpi Diocesan Association of Parish PREX Secretariat (LDAPPS) successfully held A BLAZE 2: A Diocesan PREX Congress last June 28, 2025 at the Ligao City Gymnasium, hosted by the St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish. Anchored on the theme, “An PREX mga
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Yesterday, we embarked on a sacred ‘Pilgrimage of Hope’ (Camino de Esperanza), visiting the 7 revered churches. A Pilgrimage of Hope, as encouraged by Pope Francis, is a journey of faith, prayer, and reflection that brings people together in search of spiritual renewal, healing, and guidance. It’s an opportunity to deepen our relationship with God,
May 31, 2025, Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary was an event-packed day for the parishioners of the St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish, Ligao City. Commencing at nine o’clock in the morning, the SOLEMN EUCHARISTIC and ORDINATION to the SACRED ORDER of PRIESTHOOD took place with MOST REV. JOEL Z. BAYLON to
From June 6–8, 2025, the Parish Youth Council of St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish joyfully held a deeply moving and grace-filled Youth Encounter Program (YEP), participated in by 36 young people from various barangays within the parish jurisdiction. Rooted in Jesus’ invitation in John 1:39, “Come and see,” the YEP called the youth to pause
On the afternoon of June 7, 2025 before the Pentecost Sunday, the Liturgical Ministers of St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish gathered in a spirit of unity and reverence to renew their commitment to serve the Church during the anticipated Mass. Prior to the renewal, Fr. Eaw Sevilla invites us through a short recollection on ”
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On a grace-filled evening last May 29, 2025, the parish of St. Stephen Protomartyr came alive with the fragrance of flowers and the fervor of prayer as the Commission on Youth led the community in a beautiful celebration of the Living Rosary and Flores de Mayo, in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. With the
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