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Caceres News

The official digital news platform of the Archdiocese of Caceres. It delivers timely updates on Church events, programs, and pastoral initiatives, serving as a tool for evangelization and community building across the Archdiocese.

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From the Shepherd

Messages of His Excellency,

Most Rev. Rex Andrew Alarcon, DD

Peñafrancia Fiesta 2025 Message

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As we celebrate this year’s Peñafrancia Fiesta, inspired by the theme: “Our Lady of Peñafrancia: Mother to All”, may our devotion to INÂ deepen and inspire hope in us all. May we follow Mary’s example by welcoming everyone, especially those on the margins, with open hearts and humble service.

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VIVA LA VIRGEN!

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Peñafrancia Fiesta 2025

The yellow central figure represents Ina, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, affectionately called "Ina" (Mother) by Bicolanos. She is portrayed as a nurturing and guiding presence, central to the faith of the Bicol region, and is venerated as the spiritual mother of all Bicolanos and pilgrims.

But Ina is not only for Bicolanos. She is Mother to All. This theme is in line with the Missionary Synodal Journey of the whole Church. We are called to be a Church that is open to all; a Church that seeks all and reaches out to all -especially in a time of diversity and plurality.

The phrase "Mother to All" also aligns with Mary's title as Mother of the Church (Mater Ecclesiae) and highlights her intercessory role in Catholic theology (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church §§963-970).

The Call to Priesthood

Sambanwá

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God calls you.


Priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus, said St. John Marie Vianney.  The ministry of priests is important in the life of the Church to make present the work of Jesus today in bringing His Word and Sacraments to the people and in leading God's people as a shepherd.  God chooses men who are ready to be with Him, learn from Him, and ready to be sent by Him to do the mission of Jesus.

A combination of the words "samba" and "banwaan", the title Sambanwá exemplifies the mission of the missalette: to guide the Clergy, Parish Ministries, Basic Ecclesial Communities, and the Lay Faithful in fully, actively, and consciously participating in Sunday Eucharistic Celebrations.

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The missalette contains the presidential prayers, readings, and Prayer of the Faithful for the Sunday celebration, and a reflection to guide us for the week ahead.

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Sambanwá is published by the Archdiocese of Caceres through the Caceres Commission on Communications and Commission on Liturgy.

Download the InaPeñafrancia App!

Get updates and schedule of the Peñafrancia Fiesta 2025 celebration. 

This app also includes prayers, the Rosary, novenas and others to help us in our daily prayers.

Be connected with other Peñafrancia Associations and groups globally.

Soon to be available!
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ARCHDIOCESE OF CACERES

Archbishop's Palace, Elias Angeles St.

Pilgrim City of Naga, Bicol, Philippines

Telephone: (054) 871 3585

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