St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church - Diocese of Masbate

16/05/2026

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
May 17

Today, we commemorate the Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ, who was taken up into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

“He was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.”
— Acts 1:9

16/05/2026

HOLY MASS SCHEDULE NOTICE MAY 17, 2026

This is for the information of our dear parishioners regarding the Holy Mass schedules in our parish and barangay.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. God bless.

13/05/2026

Happy birthday, Dash!

13/05/2026

The Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer – Cataingan joins the Roman Catholic Diocese of Masbate in mourning the passing of our beloved priest, Rev. Fr. Cesar V. Laurio.

Today, on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, he was called home to the Father. As a parish community, we offer our heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences to the bereaved family, relatives, brother priests, friends, and all whose lives were touched by his ministry and service to the Church.

May his life of faith, dedication, and priestly service continue to inspire the faithful he lovingly shepherded throughout the years.

Let us all pray for the eternal repose of his soul.

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

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23

Please keep Fr. Cesar and his grieving family in your prayers.

13/05/2026

Today, May 13, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima.

In a world marked by uncertainty, confusion, and wounded peace, Mary’s message continues to echo across generations. In times when hearts grow weary and truth becomes difficult to uphold, she gently calls us back to prayer, sacrifice, and conversion.

This feast reminds us not to remain passive in the face of what is wrong, but to become people of conscience, compassion, and integrity. Through the Holy Rosary, we pray for wisdom among those who lead, courage among those who seek truth, and unity among all people.

"Pray the Rosary every day, in order to obtain peace for the world and the end of the war"
— Our Lady of Fatima, 1917

May Our Lady lead us to become instruments of peace, firmly rooted in truth, justice, and faith in God’s mercy.

Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us.

13/05/2026

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

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Fr. Cesar Laurio.

We humbly ask for your prayers for the eternal repose of his soul, and for the consolation of his family, friends, and all who mourn his loss.

Further details regarding the wake and funeral arrangements will be shared as they become available.

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

12/05/2026

Parish Announcement
May 12, 2026

09/05/2026

HOLY MASS SCHEDULE NOTICE MAY 10, 2026

This is for the information of our dear parishioners regarding the Holy Mass schedules in our parish and barangay.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. God bless.

08/05/2026

HOLY MASS SCHEDULE NOTICE MAY 9, 2026

This is for the information of our dear parishioners regarding the Holy Mass schedules in our parish and barangay.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. God bless.

07/05/2026

MAY 8, 2026—FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE PAPAL ELECTION OF POPE LEO XIV

On May 8, 2025, the Church witnessed a historic moment as Pope Leo XIV — born Robert Francis Prevost — was elected the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. His journey to the Chair of St. Peter began far from Rome, rooted in a humble Catholic upbringing in the south suburbs of Chicago.

Born on September 14, 1955, at Mercy Hospital in Chicago, the future pope was raised in the village of Dolton alongside his two brothers. His faith was nurtured at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish on the Far South Side, where he actively participated in parish life as a student, choir member, and altar server. Long before he would appear on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, young Robert Prevost was already learning the meaning of service within the life of the Church.

His parents also played a profound role in shaping his character and vocation. His father, Louis Prevost, was a respected educator who served as superintendent of Glenwood School District 167 and principal of the former Mount Carmel Elementary School in Chicago Heights. His mother, Mildred Prevost, dedicated her life to Catholic education and service as a librarian at institutions including Holy Name Cathedral, Von Steuben High School, and Mendel Catholic Prep. Their witness of faith, discipline, and service deeply influenced the future pope’s spiritual formation.

After graduating from St. Mary’s in 1969, Prevost continued his studies at St. Augustine Seminary High School. He later spent time at the now-closed Tolentine Seminary in Olympia Fields before pursuing higher education at Villanova University.

From a parish altar boy in Chicago to the Successor of St. Peter, the life of Pope Leo XIV reflects how God often calls ordinary people through ordinary beginnings to extraordinary missions in the Church.