The Parish of St. Stephen Protomartyr in Ligao City, Albay, observed the traditional Catholic devotion of the Stations of the Cross. The annual Via Crucis was held along the processional road, gathering members of various religious organizations and parishioners. The solemn ceremony commenced with an opening prayer led by the parish deacon. Participants then proceeded […]
Temporalities at the Forefront: Ensuring the Vitality of Our Parish On February 8, 2025, a significant meeting of the Commission on Temporalities at St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish was held with the Barangay Pastoral Coordinators on Temporalities in attendance. The agenda for the meeting was centered on the timely submission of essential reports that would
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Today, March 5, 2025, the Parish of St. Stephen the Protomartyr in Ligao City, Albay, led by Rev. Fr. Paulo B. Barandon, observed Ash Wednesday, marking the commencement of the Lenten season—a period dedicated to fasting, prayer, and penance. Ash Wednesday is a significant day in the liturgical calendar, symbolizing human mortality and the call
February 25, 2025, the Parish Pastoral Council of the St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish reconvened to review the ongoing commission activities and planned for the upcoming Liturgical Year 2025. The meeting was attended by our parish priest, Fr. Paulo B. Barandon, PPC members, commission heads, and parish staff, and was held at Lanily Private Resort
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St. Stephen the Proto-martyr Parish has welcomed two deacons, Rev. John Perillo-Embudo and Rev. John Bosco Jaucian, who will be assigned to the parish from February 15 to May 31, 2025. Rev. Embudo is from Mahaba, and Rev. Jaucian is from Dunao, both in Ligao City. They are members of the Order of
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After the joyful yet busy celebrations of December—including Simbang Gabi, Misa de Gallo, Christmas, the Fiesta in honor of St. Stephen the Protomartyr, and New Year—the Ministry of Lectors and Commentators of St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish gathered for a meeting on February 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Parish Formation Hall. The meeting
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In a significant event marking the Jubilee Year 2025, the faithful of the Filipino-Chinese Personal Parish Church and Diocesan Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus from Legazpi City embarked on a pilgrimage to the historic St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish in Ligao City, Albay today, February 21, 2025. This visit underscores the unity and devotion of
By: Janna Alyssa Jacob; Mishael Codia (Neocatechumenal Way of Ligao) Just when I thought our Eucharistic celebration would end the same way as the other nights that passed, an announcement that kindled a little spark within me was delivered. “A regional pilgrimage will be pursued this November in preparation for the Jubilee year. Appealing to
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By Rosie P. Lladoc The parish of St. Stephen Protomartyr is proud to announce the fifty six (56) qualified candidates who received the gift of the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation on February 8, 2025. Rev. Fr. PAULO B. BARANDON, Parish Priest, conferred the sacrament in the presence of the candidates’ parents and
By: Chona A. Pintor Earlier today, our beloved St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish honored Our Lady of Lourdes on her Feast day. The celebration began with the Sacrament of Confession, followed by a Healing Mass. Many of our parishioners who are suffering from illnesses or afflictions joined us, seeking solace, comfort, and healing through the
