Calbayog Chancery

23/07/2026

Samar bishops urge local governments to reject mining, protect communities and creation.

𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

23/07/2026

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07/07/2026

Happy Birthday, Bishop!

We thank God for the gift of your life and vocation. Through your words, prayers, and service, many have come to know Christ more deeply. May the Lord continue to strengthen and guide you in your ministry. “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you.” (Numbers 6:24–26)

22/06/2026

With faith in the Risen Lord and in the hope of the Resurrection, we regret to inform you of the passing of our beloved confrere, +𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐨 𝐌. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐬, 𝐌𝐒𝐏.

Born on November 27, 1949, Fr. Primitivo was ordained to the Sacred Order of Priesthood on January 27, 1990. For more than thirty-six (36) years, he faithfully served the Lord and His Church as a priest and missionary of the Mission Society of the Philippines.

Before his passing, Fr. Primitivo was blessed to receive the Last Rites of the Church, including the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick,administered by Rev. Fr. Benerando Raul R. Gumanit, MSP, District Moderator of the Kyoto–Hiroshima District, Japan.

Thereafter, he peacefully returned to the Father's House on June 21, 2026, at 8:19 PM (Japan Standard Time) while confined at Iga City General Hospital, Iga, Mie Prefecture, Japan (7:19 PM Philippine Time), at the age of 76.

We kindly request all our confreres, family members, relatives, friends, benefactors, and the faithful to remember Fr. Primitivo in your prayers. May the Lord, whom he served as priest and missionary, grant him the reward promised to His faithful servants and welcome him into the eternal joy of His Kingdom.

Further details regarding the wake, Funeral Mass, and burial rites will be communicated as soon as they become available.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

23/05/2026

Happy Birthday, Fr. Francis!

We thank God for the gift of your life and vocation. Through your words, prayers, and service, many have come to know Christ more deeply. May the Lord continue to strengthen and guide you in your ministry. “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you.” (Numbers 6:24–26)

16/05/2026

‎PAHIBARO

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‎An Caritas Manila Incorparated, pinaagi han koordinasyon han Diocese of Calbayog, in nag papahibaro ha mga pamilya nga may ada anak nga mag enroll ha first year college, nga an Caritas Manila pinaagi han YOUTH SERVANT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM(YSLEP), usa nga scholarship program in nagbibiling hin mga qualified applicants.
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‎An Priority Applicants kinahanglan:

‎•Urban Poor Youth
‎•Menial Youth Workers
‎•Children in Conflict with the Laws
‎•Children of Fishermen and Farmers
‎•Youth with Disabilities
‎•Orphans
‎•Youth Indigenous People
‎•Children and Youth who are Survivors of War and Disasters
‎•Children and Youth who are Survivors of Human Trafficking
‎•Children of Prisoners
‎•Street Children •Youth
‎High school and college Drop-Outs
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‎Para han mga requirements:
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‎•Recommendation from the CMIP/Parish
‎•Certified Copy of Latest Report Card
‎•Photo Copy of Birth and Baptismal Certificate
‎•Photo Copy of Parents Marriage Certificate(optional)
‎•2 x 2 ID picture
‎•Filled-out Standard Application Form
‎•Certificate of Enrollment/•Registration with CTC & Subject Loads
‎•Prospectus/Study Plan/Course Curriculum
‎•Copy of Parents Income Tax Return(ITR)
‎•Certificate of Indigency (from Brgy or DSWD)

‎Para han Standard Application Form bisitaha ngan ig download pinaagi han page: Diocese of Calbayog YSLEP-SCHOLAR
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‎An mga complete documents pwede po ihatag ha mga parish secretaries hadi nga mga Parokya before or on May 19, 2026.
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‎ 1. Saint James the Apostle Parish of Osmeña, Marabut, Samar
‎ 2. St. Bartholomew, the Apostle Parish Catbalogan City, Samar
‎3. Our Lady’s Nativity Parish Calbayog City, Samar
4. St. Joseph the Worker Parish

‎For more details please contact the following Diocesan YSLEP Coordinators:
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‎a. Catbalogan City - Mr. Jake D. Carbonquillo( 09175199102)

‎b. Osmeña, Marabut, Samar Mr. Ryan T. Amantillo(09265383996)

‎c. Calbayog City, Samar
Engr. Joshua Taghoy(09353107246)

13/05/2026

To many more fruitful years in the Lord's vineyard! Happy Sacerdotal Ordination Anniversary, Fr. Wicky!