Pastor's Messages from 2026

My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, On this Third Sunday of Easter, the Gospel invites us to walk with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. They were discouraged and confused, yet the Risen Jesus drew near, explained the Scriptures, and was finally recognized in the breaking of the bread. Their hearts burned within them, and their despair turned into joy and mission. This same Risen Christ continues to walk with us, enlighten us, and reveal Himself—especially in…

My dear friends,  Happy Divine Mercy Sunday! Divine Mercy Sunday is a deeply meaningful feast in the Catholic Church, centered on God’s boundless mercy and forgiveness for all people. This Sunday, we are invited to step into the radiant heart of the Risen Jesus, where fear is met not with judgment but with peace. The Gospel of John shows the disciples hiding behind locked doors, yet Jesus enters anyway, speaking the words their souls most needed: Peace. So too in…

My beloved brothers & sisters, Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is Risen – Alleluia! Easter morning dawns not only as a remembrance, but as a living invitation. In the preaching of St. Peter, we hear a truth that reshapes the world: God shows no partiality. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ breaks every barrier we have built—between peoples, cultures, and even within our own hearts. The Risen Lord is not for a select few, but for all. This is the joy and…

My dear brothers and sisters, Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ! Palm Sunday often brings back simple yet powerful memories. I recall how palms were carefully woven into beautiful shapes—crosses, doves, signs of faith—and then placed in our homes, doors, and even our cars. These were not merely decorations; they were reminders that Jesus Christ must be at the center of our lives. Today, we begin Holy Week with two striking moments. First, the joyful entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem.…

Dear brothers & sisters, Praise God! As we journey through this Fifth Sunday of Lent, the Church invites us to stand honestly before the “tombs” in our lives—those places where hope seems buried, where sin weighs heavily, or where faith has grown weak. Yet the message of today’s readings is not one of condemnation, but of life, renewal, and resurrection. The prophet Ezekiel proclaims God’s powerful promise: “I am going to open your graves and bring you up from your…

My dear friends, Praise be Jesus Christ now and forever! As many of you know, on March 30th at 7:00 pm, our Diocese will gather in Immaculate Conception Church for the annual Chrism Mass. This is one of the most beautiful celebrations of our diocesan life. During this sacred liturgy, our bishop blesses the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Catechumens, and consecrates the Sacred Chrism that will be used throughout the year in our parishes. These holy…

My brothers and sisters, Praise God! Like many of you, I was happy to hear that this may be the last time we change our clocks. Our province is preparing to adopt permanent year-round daylight saving time, a change meant to support people’s well-being, reduce disruptions for families, and give us a little more light in the evening during the darker months. In a small way, it reminds us how much we appreciate light. Last Sunday, March 1, marked my…

My dear friends, Praise be Jesus Christ now and forever! As I quietly mark 15 years of priesthood, I find myself filled not with pride, but with gratitude. Like Abram in Book of Genesis 12: 1–4, I, too, was invited to leave something familiar and step into the unknown. God said, “Go forth,” and Abram went. The priesthood begins the same way—not with certainty, but with trust. Fifteen years later, I know more deeply that this vocation is sustained not…

My beloved sisters and brothers, Jesus, have mercy on us! Just days ago on Ash Wednesday, we came forward quietly and received ashes. We heard the words, “Repent and believe in the Gospel,” or “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” It was simple. It was humbling. It was honest. And now, on this First Sunday of Lent, the Church leads us back to the very beginning. In the Book of Genesis, we see a tender…

My brothers and sisters in Christ, Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! Our readings this Sunday speak both tenderly and urgently to the human heart: “If you choose, you can keep the commandments” (Sirach 15:15). Before us are fire and water, life and death. In His great love, God has entrusted to us the dignity of freedom. We are not puppets of fate nor prisoners of circumstance. Each day—often in small, hidden ways—we stretch out our hands and choose. We…