#VDLR69: MITMUNG KAPANAYAN KING PAMAGLAKBE, INDUNG MARIA YANG KAYANTABE

On September 8, 2025, we joyfully celebrate the Solemnity of the Virgen de los Remedios and the 69th anniversary of the canonical coronation of our beloved patroness and constant intercessor.
This year’s celebration is illumined by the Jubilee Year of Hope, reminding us that Mary, our Mother, is not only a model of faith but also our faithful companion and fellow pilgrim of hope.
Mary teaches us to say “Yes” with trust. Her humble faith at the Annunciation inspires us to welcome God’s will with courage. As a true companion on life’s journey, she walks with us—guiding, strengthening, and encouraging us to remain steadfast in hope amidst our joys and sorrows.
Kindly be guided by the following (Circular Letter No. 33 Series 2025):
1. The images of the Virgen de los Remedios and the Santo Cristo del Perdon y Caridad will be transferred from the VDLR Repository Chapel, San Jose, CSFP, to the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando, CSFP, on 29 August 2025 (Friday, 2:30 PM).
2. There will be novena masses in all parishes of the archdiocese from August 30 to September 7.
3. The host vicariate, the Vicariate of Christ the King, will celebrate novena masses at the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando, CSFP. The novena masses will be livestreamed through the cathedral and archdiocesan social media pages.
4. All parishes are enjoined to celebrate a Mass to commemorate the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the morning of 8 September 2025. However, there will be no coronation rites in the parishes (Circular Letter No. 47, Series 1994, Policy
on Local Coronations of the Image of “Virgen de los Remedios”).
5. There will be a midafternoon prayer (little office) at the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando, CSFP, at 2:00 PM. The Ritu ning Pamagmula at Prusisyun shall follow afterwards, and then, the images of the Virgen de los Remedios and Santo Cristo del Perdon y Caridad will be taken to the Pampanga Capitol
Grounds, CSFP for the continuation of the celebration of the Archdiocesan Eucharistic Celebration.
6. After the celebration, the images will be borne in procession back to the VDLR Repository Chapel, San Jose, CSFP.
7. The faithful are also encouraged to bring their own umbrellas, fans, raincoats, food, water, and other provisions.
More information to be announced in the upcoming days.
Virgen de los Remedios, Munag ning Kapanayan, ipanalangin mu kami. Bapu, Cruz ng Cristo, Íka ing bukud ming kapanayan.
Photo by Nigel Ian Laxamana/ACSC-Cruzada

MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL SEMINARY 2025

MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL SEMINARY 2025

We include in our prayers the seminarians of the Mother of Good Counsel Seminary, who opened their academic year today. The seminary, called the heart of the Archdiocese, is celebrating its 75th founding anniversary this 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.
May the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of priests, and example of faithful, humble, and joyful acceptance of God’s will, help all those who are called to the priesthood to open their ears and hearts to the call of the Holy Spirit.
Photos by Nigel Ian Laxamana/ACSC

VISITA VICARIATO 2025 | CRUZADA DE PENITENCIA Y CARIDAD

VISITA VICARIATO 2025 | CRUZADA DE PENITENCIA Y CARIDAD
We formally announce the visit of the canonically crowned image of the Virgen de los Remedios and the Sto. Cristo del Perdon y Caridad, our Jubilee Cross, to the Vicariate of Christ the King beginning next week, July 07.
The vicariate comprises parishes from the towns of Minalin, Sto. Tomas, and San Simon. This visit heralds the commencement of the 69th anniversary celebration of the canonical coronation of our principal patroness, aligning with the universal church’s Jubilee of Hope.
Schedule as follows:
• July 07 to 14 – SAN PEDRO CALUNGSOD PARISH (Sta. Catalina, Minalin)
• July 14 to 21 – STA. MONICA PARISH (San Nicolas Poblacion, Minalin)
• July 21 to 28 – STO. TOMAS APOSTOL PARISH (Poblacion, Sto. Tomas)
• July 28 to August 04 – SAN MATIAS APOSTOL PARISH (San Matias, Sto. Tomas)
• August 04 to 11 – STO. ROSARIO PARISH (Pau, Sto. Tomas)
• August 11 to 18 – VIRGEN DE LOS REMEDIOS PARISH (Sto. Domingo, Minalin)
• August 18 to 25 – NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL PILAR PARISH (San Juan Poblacion, San Simon)
We invite all devotees and pilgrims to visit and pray with Mary, our beacon of unfailing hope.
Hail to the Cross, Our Only Hope!
Virgen de los Remedios, Our Dawn of Hope, pray for us.