With hearts full of joy and gratitude, we come together as one faith community to celebrate the upcoming priestly ordination of our beloved brothers in Christ – Rev. John Bosco Jaucian, ORC and Rev. John Berchmans Embudo, ORC on May 31, 2025 at 9:00 in the morning at the Parish of St. Stephen the Protomartyr. […]
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St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish conducted Basic Bible Seminar (BBS) last May 3-4, 2025, held at the Parish Hall. The BBS opened with great enthusiasm as participants gathered for a day of learning, reflection, and fellowship. The day began with arrival and registration, warmly welcoming attendees from various ministries and organizations. The Opening Liturgy, led
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This evening, April 16, 2025, the parish community of St. Stephen the Protomartyr came together to commemorate the sacrifice and devotion of our Lord Jesus Christ, utilizing the revered image of the Black Nazarene graciously provided by the family of the late Ex Mayor Max Peralta. Immediately after the last Mass (5:15 – 6:15 PM),
Holy Thursday is a powerful reminder of Jesus’ selfless love and humility. When He washed His disciples’ feet, He showed us that true leadership is about serving others, not being served. This act of service is a call to each of us to put others first and to love without condition. The Last Supper is
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Ligao City, Albay. Sunday of April 20, 2025 St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish celebrated Easter Sunday with vibrant display of faith and community spirit. The day began with a solemn yet hopeful sunrise service, drawing a large congregation eager to witness the dawn of a new day and the triumphant resurrection of Christ. The church
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Reflection: This Holy Monday reflects on contemplating our sin. As we look back on God’s suffering,died on the cross for our transgressions. We often leads to a desire for forgiveness both from God and from those who have been hurt . This can involve prayer, confession and seeking reconciliation with others . It includes reflecting
On this second day of our Night of Reflection, we are invited to enter the mystery of pain, suffering, and hope—a reflection fitting for Holy Tuesday, and deeply rooted in this year’s theme: the Jubilee of Hope. Holy Week reminds us that even in the midst of wounds, silence, and sorrow, hope lives on. As
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The Bishop of Legazpi officially announces the schedule for Inang Magayon 2025, the annual May festival in honor of Nuestra Señora de Salvación. With the theme “Maria: Bitoon nin Paglaom” (Mary: Star of Hope), this year’s celebration builds on the vibrant devotion witnessed last year, drawing pilgrims and communities together in prayer, culture, and faith.
As part of their ongoing formation, our St. Stephen Proto-martyr seminarians have been sent to various parishes across the diocese for their Holy Week assignments from April 11 to 20, 2025. This pastoral immersion gives them the opportunity to accompany the faithful during the most solemn days of the liturgical year—an experience that deepens their
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April 13, 2025 – St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish, Ligao City, Albay The faithful of St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish gathered in solemn devotion on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, to mark the beginning of the Holy Week. The celebration was led by the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Paulo B. Barandon, who presided over the
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