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261 Children Receives First Holy Communion February 9, 2020 - February 9, 2020 ~ St. Peregrine Laziosi Diocesan Shrine. After a series of formation seminars and gathering of required documents, 261 children from different schools and communities within the St. Peregrine Parish, accompanied by their parents and guardians received the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist for the first time at the St. Peregrine Laziosi Diocesan […]
DIOCESE IN MISSION: ECUMENISM AS A PATH TOWARDS CHRISTIAN UNITY December 1, 2019 - Foundations Biblical. “Father, just as you are in me and I am in you; may they also be one in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”(Jn. 17:21)This verse from the priestly prayer of Jesus is central to the idea of Ecumenism. This clearly expresses the will of Christ for […]
Image of St. Peregrine Laziosi Enthroned in Igbaras, Iloilo September 22, 2019 - Presided by Rev Fr Bryan Ma. Eala, OSM the new 3ft image of St. Peregrine Laziosi, OSM was blessed and enthroned at the St. John the Baptist Parish Church in Igbaras, Iloilo during the 8AM mass September 22, 2019. The blessing and enthronement was done as part of the celebration of the 26th Anniversary of the Parish's Youth Mass.
MUNTINLUPA REPRESENTATIVE FOR MISS EARTH PHILIPPINES VISITS ST. PEREGRINE’S CHARITY CLINIC March 17, 2019 - March 17, 2019 ~ St. Peregrine Laziosi Diocesan Shrine. A week ago, Miss Maricres Valdez Castro, the representative for Muntinlupa City in the upcoming Miss Philippines Earth 2019 visited St. Peregrine’s Charity Clinic.
Two Servite Friars Ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons February 19, 2019 - February 19, 2019 ~ St. Peregrine Laziosi Diocesan Shrine/ Jasper Christian Gambito. On 16 February 2019, two (2) Servite friars –  Rev Ryan Ma. Ipili, OSM and Rev Ricky Ma. Sister, OSM were ordained by the Most Rev Jesse E. Mercado, DD., Bishop of Paranaque to the Sacred Order of Deacons in a Solemn Eucharistic […]
184 Children Received First Holy Communion January 28, 2019 - January 28, 2019 ~ Jasper Christian Gambito/ St. Peregrine Laziosi Diocesan Shrine. One of the most important events in the life of a Catholic Christian is the first time when he/she receives the Holy Communion. First Holy Communion is among what is referred to as the sacraments of initiation, along with the Sacrament of Baptism, and the Sacrament of Confirmation. These three sacraments are necessary to be taken by Catholics in our journey to becoming full members of the Church. On January 26, 2019, 184 communicants received the Holy Eucharist for the first time in a ceremony led by Rev. Fr. Deogracias Ma. Alejandria Jr., OSM held at St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish.
2018 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY, MOST REV. JESSE E. MERCADO, D.D. December 27, 2018 - Dear brothers and sisters, A Blessed and Grace-filled Christmas! Christ is born for us, come, let us adore him!   Let us open our hearts and welcome the Baby Jesus in joy and in love! As our Holy Father Pope Francis beautifully expressed it in his Christmas Message (2015): “Let us receive Him Who  is the radiant ‘day’ that has dawned on the horizon of humanity:
ADVENT RECOLLECTION HELD AT ST. PEREGRINE LAZIOSI PARISH December 23, 2018 - December 23, 2018 ~ St. Peregrine Laziosi Diocesan Shrine/ Jasper Christian Gambito. An advent recollection was held at St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish Hall on December 22, 2018 which was led by the Vicar-General of the Order of Servants of Mary, Rev. Fr. Rhett Ma. Sarabia, OSM. This year’s advent recollection focused on the story of the woman caught in adultery (Jn 8: 1-11). The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines adultery as marital infidelity (CCC 2380), however in his talk, Fr. Sarabia highlighted that adultery is not only confined on the relationship between men and women,
St. Peregrine Diocesan Shrine represented at the International Conference for Rectors and Operators of Sanctuaries November 30, 2018 - Shrines and sanctuaries should be places of welcoming and mercy where the sacraments can be received, Pope Francis said Thursday to an international gathering of shrine rectors and pastoral workers. “The shrine,” the pope said Nov. 29 in the Vatican's Sala Regia, “is a privileged place to experience mercy that knows no boundaries. In fact, when mercy is lived, it becomes a form of real evangelization, because it transforms those who receive mercy into witnesses of mercy,”.
Filipino Youth in Mission: Beloved, Gifted, Empowered November 30, 2018 - Like Mary, we are thankful for this privilege of putting ourselves in the shoes of the Filipino youth to prepare for the Year of the Youth. On behalf of our fellow Filipino youth, like the two disciples of Emmaus, we will tell Jesus, the Son of Mary, our situation, our concerns and our youthful dreams for the Church and for the society. With Jesus and His Mother Mary, who went in haste to help Elizabeth, we encourage our youthful peers to hasten and join in realizing the goals of the Year of the Youth.
SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE November 25, 2018 - November 25, 2018 ~ Jasper Christian Gambito/ St. Peregrine Laziosi Diocesan Shrine. Today, we are celebrating the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. This feast marks the end of the current liturgical year and the start of the advent season.
FIRST MARIAN FESTIVAL LAUNCHED AT ST. PEREGRINE LAZIOSI PARISH October 21, 2018 - October 20, 2018 ~ Japs Gambito, St. Peregrine Laziosi Diocesan Shrine.  The opening of the exhibit was held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 starting with an Opening Mass of the Festival presided by Rev. Msgr. Pedro C. Cañonero, parish priest of the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Abandoned in Marikina City, along with Rev. Fr. Leonardo M. Guiang Jr., OSM and Rev. Fr. Deogracias G. Alejandria Jr., OSM as concelebrants.
Servite Family Celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lady of Sorrows September 17, 2018 - September 17, 2018 ~ Estrella Rombano/ Cleotilde Bulan. The Order of the Servants of Mary (OSM) celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, the Titular and Principal Patroness of the Servite Order last September 15, 2018. In preparation for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Sorrows, a series of Novena (9 days) masses was […]
3 Members of Regnum Mariae Secular Institute Philippines Attends General Assembly in Loreto Italy September 2, 2018 - September 2, 2018 ~ Carol Caoile. On July 24, 2018, three members of Regnum Mariae Secular Institute in the Philippines, travelled to Italy. Carolina I. Caoile, Benilda Amarillo and Rossana Morilla were part of the delegation to attend the International General Assembly 2018 of Regnum Mariae Secular Institute on July 27-August 6, 2018 held at […]
CBCP Pastoral Statement: We Pray for the Church August 31, 2018 - In these recent days, we feel again, with growing intensity, the pain and shame, because of the many revelations of sexual misconduct, most particularly those done against minors but not only minors, committed by a significant number of clerics, a number of bishops, and by consecrated persons. The pain is intensified by reported cover ups of these abuses and crimes.
OSSM Acceptance of Probationary Members and Members’ Renewal of Commitment Held at the Shrine August 27, 2018 - August 27, 2018 ~ St. Peregrine Laziosi Diocesan Shrine/ Cleotilde Bulan. The Order of the Servants of Mary celebrated the Feast of St. Philip Benizi, the Illustrious Promoter of the Servite Order, last August 23. The nine days novena-masses were held at the St. Peregrine Lasiozi Diocesan Shrine from August 14th to August 22nd.
Lectors and Acolytes Installed on Feast of St. Philip Benizi, OSM August 24, 2018 - Fra. Moises Ma. Tamayao, OSM, Fra. Joseph Le van Coung Ma., OSM, Fra. Julius Ma. Tayopon, OSM, Fra. Joseph dihn Tien Thuan Ma., OSM and Fra. Francis Noel Ma. Monterde, OSM were installed into the Ministry of Lectors and Fra. Arnel Ma. Cauba, OSM,Fra. Peter Nguyen Cong Van Ma., OSM, Fra. Michael Gem Ma. Dela Cruz, OSM, Fra. Rey Ma. Regunda, OSM and Fra. Kristoffer Joey Ma. Omandam, OSMwere installed into the Ministry of Acolytes.
MAGSAYA KAYO AT MAGALAK! Liham Pastoral ng Kapulungan ng mga Obispo sa Pilipinas July 15, 2018 - “Mapapalad ang mga nagpupunyagi para sa Kapayapaan sapagkat tatawagin silang mga anak ng Diyos.” (Mat 5:9) Minamahal naming mga kapatid kay Kristo, hindi ba‘t lahat tayo’y naghahangad ng biyayang maging mga anak ng Diyos? Kung gayon nga, dapat nating laging pagsumikapan ang maging daan ng kapayapaan sa mga panahong ito ng pagkabalisa sa ating bansa.
CBCP Pastoral Exhortation: Rejoice and be glad! July 15, 2018 - REJOICE AND BE GLAD! CBCP PASTORAL EXHORTATION “Blessed are the peacemakers, they shall be called sons and daughters of God.” (Mt 5:9) Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, do we not all aspire for the grace to be called “sons and daughters of God?” If we do so, then we must constantly strive to be peacemakers in these troubled times in our country.
Rev Fr Deogracias Ma Alejandria, OSM Appointed Parish Administrator of St. Peregrine Parish June 16, 2018 - June 16, 2018 ~ St. Peregrine Laziosi Diocesan Shrine. In light of the early retirement of Rev Fr Pascual Ma Salas, OSM as Parish Priest of the St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish in Tunasan, Muntinlupa, Rev Fr Deogracias (Ike) Ma. Alejandria, OSM was appointed Parochial Administrator by the Most Rev Jesse E. Mercado, DD – Bishop […]
Bishop Mercado’s Pastoral Letter on the Culture of Killings June 16, 2018 - Dear People of God, It is with great sorrow that in the period of six months, three of our Catholic Priests were gunned down and their cases remained unresolved, the latest of which is the brutal killing last Sunday of Fr. Richmond Nilo from the Diocese of Cabanatuan. This event is reflective of what is happening in our society. We are condemning the killings of our brothers and sisters, and all forms of violation against human life.
CBCP STATEMENT ON THE DIVORCE BILL March 23, 2018 - The fact that we’re one of the last few countries without a divorce law until now speaks volumes about us as a nation. No doubt, those who associate divorce with being progressive would laud our legislators who are currently raring to pass a divorce bill in Congress. With due respect to them, we beg them to make room for more reasoned debates on the issue. Since they act as representatives of the people who elected them in office, we humbly suggest that they submit their personal opinions to a further consultation with their constituents. Perhaps they can also consult experts in various fields in order to consider the many
DOP MEMO NO. 2017-016 December 1, 2017 December 4, 2017 - Reverend Monsignori and Fathers: Brothers and Sisters in Christ: The Chancery Office is informing and alerting everyone of a recent fraudulent effort of an unknown group / caller to extract money from his victims, often parishioners, parish priests and personnel within our diocese.
DOP CIRCULAR NO. 2017 – 070 (21 June 2017) June 25, 2017 - RE: VISIT OF THE WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA (WAF) OF THE PHILIPPINES PILGRIM IMAGE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA Dear Fathers, Monsignori, Brothers and Sisters: Peace! In celebration of the one hundred years anniversary of the Fatima Apparitions this year – 2017, the WAF
National BEC Day/ Parish General Assembly June 5, 2017 -   Malugod pong inaanyayahan ang lahat na dumalo sa pagtitipon na gaganapin sa June 10, Sabado ng umaga (7:00am – 12:00nn) sa Parish Hall para sa pagdiriwang ng taon ng Parish as Communion of Communities / National BEC Day at Parish General Assembly. Makipag – ugnayan na lamang po sa mga local pastoral and BEC […]
Rev Fr Joel Ma. Morata, OSM Joins Our Creator April 18, 2017 April 19, 2017 - April 19, 2017 – St. Peregrine Laziosi Diocesan Shrine. Parish Priest of the St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish, Rev Fr Joel Ma. Morata, OSM succumbed to medical complications and joined our Creator at around 2 o’clock in the afternoon of April 18, 2017 at the Ospital ng Muntinlupa. He was 53 years old. Fr Joel, as […]
Parish General Assembly March 11, 2017 March 8, 2017 - All parishioners of St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish, especially the members of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), Lay Organizations, Commissions and Ministries, are called to attend the Parish General Assembly which will be held on March 11, 2017 (Saturday) at 8AM.
Walk For Life – February 18, 2017 February 12, 2017 - As a continuing effort to stand up for life and demonstrate our unity and love for life which was so generously given us, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), through its president His Excellency, Most Rev. Socrates Villegas, D.D. has aired his invitation to the Walk for Life on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017, from 4:00 – 7:00 a.m. at the Luneta Grandstand Parade Grounds, Luneta Park, Manila. For those interested, kindly look for Cora Hizon and Minnie Gutierrez.
For I find no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies – oracle of the Lord God (Ezekiel 18:32) February 5, 2017 - Beloved People of God We, your bishops, are deeply concerned due to many deaths and killings in the campaign against prohibited drugs. This traffic in illegal drugs needs to be stopped and overcome. But the solution does not lie in the killing of suspected drug users and pushers. We are concerned not only for those […]
Cardinal Tagle’s Statement (Invitation) on Death Penalty February 2, 2017 - "An Invitation to Reflect, Pray, and Act" A Statement of Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, on Death Penalty (2 February 2017)
VISITA IGLESIA 2017 – Diocese of Iba, Zambales February 1, 2017 - In line with the preparation and activities for the upcoming Lenten celebrations, the St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish Media Office has released a promotion video for the annual Visita Iglesia. This year’s Visita Iglesia will be held in the Diocese of Iba in Zambales on Holy Monday, April 10, 2017. On the itinerary are churches in the Parish of San Nicolas Tolentino in Castillejos, Parish of St. William in San Marcelino, San Sebastian Parish in San Narciso, The Cathedral of St. Augustine in Iba, Botolan’s Sta. Monica Parish, St. Rose of Lima Parish in Cabangan and the Parish of San Roque in San Felipe.
Parish General Assembly – January 14, 2017 January 7, 2017 - Parish General Assembly - January 14, 2017 - All parishioners of St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish, especially the members of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), Lay Organizations, Commissions and Ministries, are called to attend the Parish General Assembly which will be held on January 14, 2017 (Saturday) at 8AM. Inaanyayahan po ang lahat na mga parishioners sa ating Parokya ng St. Peregrine, lalong-lalo na sa mga myembro ng Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), Lay Organizations, Commissions and Ministries, para sa Parish General Assembly na gaganapin nitong darating na Sabado (January 14, 2017) na magsisimula sa alas 8 ng umaga.
DOP CIRCULAR NO. 2016-111: Prayers Against the Imposition of the Death Penalty December 18, 2016 - Reverend Monsignori and Fathers: Upon the approval of His Excellency, Most Rev. Jesse E. Mercado, D.D., thru the Diocesan Commission of Liturgy and Popular Religiosity, we would like to forward to you our Prayer Against the Imposition of the Death Penalty. Attached also is a similar prayer drafted by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines for your consideration.
Parish Office Closed on Mondays October 9, 2016 - Effective October 10, 2016 (Monday), the St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish Office will be closed on Mondays. Regular business hours are Tuesdays - Sundays 8AM - 11:30AM; 2:00PM - 6:00PM For more information, please call or visit St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish Office Address: National Road, Tunasan Muntinlupa City, 1773 Philippines Phone: + 63 2 842 2424 Globe + Viber: 0917-5006067 Smart: 0998-9881667
Kneeling from Consecration of the Eucharist through to the “Great Amen” July 10, 2016 - As publicly announced at Mass July 9 & 10, 2016, changes on the postures during Mass could be implemented by August 2016. The faithful is expected to kneel “after the Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy Lord…) until the end of the Eucharistic prayer” or the “Great Amen.” The congregation will then stand for the recitation/ singing of the "Our Father."
The Most Rev Jesse Mercado, DD endorses JesCom feature film “IGNACIO” July 10, 2016 - The Jesuit Communications Philippines (JesCom) humbly invites the diocese to support and watch a heartwarming and inspiring film by Paolo Dy, entitled, “IGNACIO DE LOYOLA”, which will premiere in Philippine cinemas on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. The film tells about the story of conversion of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, and how his enduring tale of courage, faith and hope teaches our modern society how to pray and communicate with God, and find what matters most in life.
Epheso Youth Choir inviting new members April 17, 2016 - The Epheso Youth Choir is currently looking for new members, young persons 13-39 years old, single and willing to serve, to give their time and strengthen their relationship with God. For those interested, visit the Epheso Youth Choir booth at the Shrine entrance (Sundays).
Marianum College Grade 11 Scholars April 5, 2016 - Ang Marianum College na pag-mamay-ari at pinamumunuan ng Order of Servants of Mary ay tumatanggap na po ng mga enrollees para sa darating na School Year. May available pong slots para sa mga papasok sa Grade 11 bilang Scholars. Maliban sa voucher galing sa gobyerno, wala na pong babayaran pang iba. Limitado lamang po ang […]