24/08/2026
Earlier today, at five in the afternoon, the Most Rev. Ruperto Cruz Santos, D.D., Bishop of Antipolo, led the Eucharistic Celebration in honor of the Blessed Mother, Nuestra Seรฑora de la Paz y Buen Viaje, together with the Most Rev. Rafael Cruz, D.D., Bishop of Baguio. The Mass was concelebrated by the clergy of the Diocese of Baguio, most notably Rev. Fr. Berlynden Dao-anis, Rector of The Baguio Cathedral and Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Atonement, and the clergy from the Vicariate of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Antipolo, led by the Vicar Forane, Rev. Fr. Joey Valdez, together with our Cathedral priests, Rev. Fr. Manjorey Padilla and Rev. Fr. Keith Buenaventura.
In his homily, the Most Rev. Ruperto Santos reflected on the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the Birhen ng Antipolo and her pilgrim visit to Baguio, emphasizing that Mary continues to journey with her people as the Mother of Peace and Good Voyage and Our Lady of Atonement. He highlighted three ways Mary accompanies the faithful: she walks with her people, intercedes for them, and forms their hearts through purity, obedience, and respect. He encouraged the faithful of Baguio to entrust themselves to Mary, allowing her maternal care to unite their hearts and lead them closer to Christ, the source of peace, healing, and reconciliation.
As a sign of gratitude for welcoming the pilgrim image, Bishop Ruperto gifted the Bishop of Baguio, the Most Rev. Rafael Cruz, and the Rector of the Baguio Cathedral with a medium-sized replica of the Birhen ng Antipolo. This gesture strengthened the spiritual bond between the Dioceses of Antipolo and Baguio through our Blessed Mother, the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage and the Lady of Atonement. Through her maternal care, may she continue to accompany us as we journey together toward Our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of peace and the companion of our lifeโs journey.