Sta. Rosa de Lima Parish - Alcoy, Cebu 6023, Philippines

30/04/2026

San Agustine Chapel Alang-Alang YOUTH 💐🌸

FLORES DE MAYO 2026✨💗

Registration for Summer Catechesis starts tomorrow, MAY 1, 2026 (Friday) at 1:00 p.m.! Kindly visit our chapel tomorrow! Hope to see you kiddos!

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30/04/2026

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30/04/2026

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28/04/2026

THE ARCHDIOCESE’S ONGOING PRIORITY PROGRAMS | The Archdiocese of Cebu continues to advance a set of priority programs aimed at strengthening clergy care, promoting accountability, and ensuring sustainable and mission-driven pastoral governance across all levels of the local Church.

Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy outlined key initiatives, including the push for comprehensive development plans in every parish and the establishment of a unified financial system.

Alongside these are efforts to expand financial capacity for free hospitalization of clergy and organize a Human Resource Board to safeguard the welfare, formation, and professional environment of lay Church workers.

28/04/2026

ON ECONOMIC AFFAIRS | In his report on the temporal goods of the Church, Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy highlights the significant improvements in the financial and organizational performance of the Archdiocese.

All obligations for the priests’ health and hospitalization program were fully settled by the end of 2025, with a reserve fund already established for 2026.

This financial stability is further supported by an ongoing inventory of church properties and a remarkable 90 percent success rate in parish remittances and rental collections.

To ensure long-term sustainability, Archbishop Abet notes the formation of a Finance Committee and an Investment Management Team tasked with exploring responsible, church-related opportunities for underperforming assets.

Beyond the numbers, he emphasizes that the true strength of the Archdiocese lies in the inspiring generosity of the faithful. For him, every contribution represents a heart that trusts in the mission, affirming that the people’s unwavering support is the Church’s greatest treasure.

28/04/2026

ON SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS | The Archdiocese of Cebu continues to strengthen its mission of evangelization by embracing the evolving landscape of social communication, recognizing media as a vital space for proclaiming the Gospel and fostering communion.

Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy highlights the growing impact of the Cebu Archdiocesan Commission on Social Communication, noting expanded initiatives such as the Mass Media Awards and the Social Communications Congress at the metropolitan level.

He also underscored the development of the Cebu Archdiocesan Digital Communications Ministry (CADComM) Mission Hub as a center for formation and creativity, which aims to provide a space and opportunity for church communicators to be equipped with professional knowledge and skills to spread the Gospel in the digital sphere.

In the future, the Mission Hub shall be transformed into a formal training institute. He also looks forward to establishing the Metropolitan Council for Social Communication, which shall guide parishes and dioceses in developing more advanced, strategic, and mission-oriented digital content.

28/04/2026

ON SAFEGUARDING OF MINORS AND VULNERABLE ADULTS | Since 2021, the Ministry for Safeguarding of Minors and Vulnerable Adults has made steady progress, establishing a full operational office and forming 126 Child Rights Advocates.

Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” S. Uy highlights that these efforts include holding Archdiocesan Children’s Congresses to ensure young people have a voice and a space to be heard.

Through ongoing formation for seminarians and clergy, as well as the publication of clear safeguarding policies, the Church is taking concrete steps toward a formal Code of Conduct. This ensures that accountability and proper boundaries remain at the heart of our mission to keep the Church a safe home for everyone.

28/04/2026

ON ECUMENICAL AND INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE | Unity in the Archdiocese is growing not by force, but by friendship. Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” S. Uy emphasizes that the journey toward unity is not about uniformity but about a shared commitment to Christ.

The Archdiocese, through the Commission on Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue, continues to deepen its collaboration with various Christian denominations and faith communities across Cebu.

This growing spirit of unity is seen in the extension of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity into a nine-day observance, with more churches opening their doors to host these encounters.

It was most powerfully expressed during the Joint Easter Vigil held last April 2025 at the Cebu Archdiocesan Shrine of San Pedro Calungsod, where diverse communities gathered as one to commemorate the 1,700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.

As the Archdiocese prepares for National Ecumenical Gatherings this coming June 2026, it remains dedicated to building a future rooted in mutual respect and lasting peace.

28/04/2026

CEBU CARITAS | The social action arm of the Archdiocese has been at the forefront of our response to recent crises, embodying the Church’s mission of compassion and service.

Following the 2025 Cebu Earthquake and devastation of Typhoon Tino, Cebu Caritas coordinated closely with Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” S. Uy to launch the Adopt-a-Parish and Hatag Paglaum initiatives. These efforts raised over PHP 41 Million to assist tens of thousands of families, eventually expanding into sustainable livelihood support through the provision of e-bikes and motorized bancas.

Cebu Caritas also extended its mission and services to the grieving families of the Binaliw tragedy in January 2026, offering both financial aid and psychological support.

Beyond emergency response, the focus remains on strengthening regular programs in healthcare and education while empowering Parish Caritas networks.

Moving forward, Cebu Caritas will intensify its rehabilitation efforts, expand livelihood and formation programs, and further empower parish-based structures—so that the Church may continue to serve the poor and vulnerable more effectively.

28/04/2026

ON CARE FOR CREATION | Known as a steadfast advocate for nature, Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” S. Uy highlights the recent “Walk for Creation” and the growing movement of Eco-Disciples organized by the Cebu Archdiocesan Commission on Environmental Concerns (CACEC).

The CACEC also launches the “5 Pieces Daily Habits” for waste management in urban areas.

A major highlight of the roadmap is the establishment of pocket forests. Every parish, religious organization, and community is encouraged to create and nurture these green spaces.

Through expanded training and local partnerships, the Archdiocese is ensuring that ecological commitment becomes a sustained, visible part of community life.

28/04/2026

ON LAITY, FAMILY & LIFE, AND YOUTH | The heart of the Church’s mission lies in the active participation of its people, a point Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy emphasizes as vital for a lively community.

In his address, he highlights the establishment of clearer structures for Lay Organizations, Movements, Associations, and Services (LOMAS), ensuring each group has a spiritual guidance and a representative voice within the Parish Pastoral Council to strengthen co-responsibility.

He also underscores the Archdiocese’s commitment to the “domestic church” through a modernized Pre-Cana program and compassionate listening spaces for families and individuals in need of guidance. From celebrating faithful couples to regularizing unions through Mass Weddings, the focus remains on building strong faith-filled homes.

For the Youth, Archbishop Abet notes that while worship and leadership are thriving, the mission is now shifting toward expanded social action and mental health advocacy. Through the “Amuma” programs, the youth are encouraged to lead the charge in community and environmental care, ensuring they remain active partners in the Church’s transformative work.