Bacolod Diocesan Commission on Liturgy

22/05/2026

ADSUM PAHIBALO

The Most Reverend Bishop Galbines is set to be formally installed as the 7th Bishop of Bacolod on 11 August 2026 at 9:00 in the morning at San Sebastian Cathedral, Bacolod City.

14/05/2026

As instructed by the Dicastery for Bishops, our Diocese is now in a period of sede vacante until the newly appointed Bishop takes canonical possession of the Diocese.

The Dicastery has appointed Bishop Buzon as Bishop-Emeritus and Apostolic Administrator, with the rights, duties, and faculties proper to a Diocesan Bishop. 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼 𝗮𝘀 “𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽,” 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀 “+𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗢, 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥.” 𝗜𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗻, “+𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗢 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗥.”

For the meantime, there should be no mention yet of +Louie as our Bishop in the liturgy until he formally takes canonical possession.

Thank you.

14/05/2026

Welcome Home!

Bishop Louie P. Galbines arrived at the Bishop’s House this evening to meet Bishop Patricio Buzon and several members of the clergy.

*Photos by Michael Angelo Cubos

14/05/2026

The cathedral bells ring with joy as the Vatican announces the appointment of Bishop Louie Galbines as the new Bishop of Bacolod.

14/05/2026

𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗣𝗔𝗧!

With grateful hearts, we thank our beloved bishop, Bishop Pat, for your years of faithful service, humility, and fatherly guidance to the Diocese of Bacolod.

14/05/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗺𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝘂𝗺

JUST IN: Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Louie Galbines of Kabankalan as the new bishop of Bacolod.

13/05/2026

Let us pray for the Philippines. May our leaders be guided by truth and justice, and may our nation find peace and unity amid these challenging times.

12/05/2026

Congratulations Fr. B**g!

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The Diocese of Bacolod warmly congratulates Rev. Fr. Brethen Rye Gamala for the successful defense of his Licentiate Thesis in Canon Law at the Faculty of Canon Law, University of Santo Tomas.

10/05/2026

PRAYER OF BLESSING FOR MOTHERS ON MOTHER'S DAY

Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless these women, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers.
Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

30/04/2026

21/04/2026

One year ago today, Pope Francis died at the age of 88.

The Argentine pontiff, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away on April 21, 2025, at Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City. He led the Catholic Church for 12 years, becoming its first Jesuit and first Latin American pope.

His remains rest at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.

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One year ago today, Pope Francis died at the age of 88.

The Argentine pontiff, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away on April 21, 2025, at Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City. He led the Catholic Church for 12 years, becoming its first Jesuit and first Latin American pope.

His remains rest at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.