UPHS Isabela Office of the Religious Affairs: Campus Ministry

19/01/2026

07/01/2026

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31/12/2025

29/12/2025

Happy birthday, Bishop David William Antonio!

24/12/2025

Message of Bishop David William Antonio to the Catholic Faithful of the Diocese of Ilagan

15/12/2025

Simbang Gabi begins today, inviting us to slow down and make room for prayer amid the busyness of the season. Each Mass invites us to prepare not just outwardly, but inwardly, through faith and intention.

As Perpetualites, this tradition calls us to reflect on the values we carry forward, shaping our character as we prepare for the coming of Christ.

15/12/2025

REMINDER FOR CATHOLICS THIS SIMBANG GABI
(THE PROPER ATTIRE INSIDE THE CHURCH)

Simbang Gabi, or "Night Mass," is a cherished nine-day Catholic tradition in the Philippines, serving as a spiritual preparation for Christmas and a beautiful expression of our faith and devotion to Our Lord Jesus Christ. As the Church is a house of prayer and the dwelling of the Holy Spirit, it must be treated with reverence and respect, especially during Holy Mass. We are called to come with humble hearts, wearing modest attire that honors the sanctity of the Eucharist and the sacred space—this is not a fashion show, but a time for prayer and reflection. Remember, what truly matters is your sincere devotion and love for God, and all are welcome—regardless of their circumstances—because the Church invites everyone to encounter Christ’s grace through prayer and community.

08/12/2025

Today we celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast celebrates God's choice of Mary to be the mother of Jesus. God preserved Mary from the stain of original sin from the moment of her conception. Thus, Mary was the first to receive the benefit of the redemption that her Son would merit for all.

To reflect upon this mystery, the Gospel reading for today presents to us the story of the Annunciation. It is through her exchange with the angel Gabriel that Luke, the Evangelist, introduces the person of Mary. The Annunciation begins in the context of Luke's account of the birth of John the Baptist. “In the sixth month,” referring to Elizabeth's pregnancy, the angel Gabriel appears to a virgin of Nazareth—Mary. Indeed, there are many parallels in Luke's accounts of the births of John the Baptist and Jesus.

In this passage, Luke tells us much about Mary and the child she is to bear. We learn that Mary is a virgin from Nazareth who is betrothed to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. The angel greets Mary in the most glowing of terms, acknowledging the favor she has found with God. The son Mary is to conceive is described in messianic terms. He will be called “Son of the Most High” and the “Son of God.”

Mary is bold in her exchange with the angel. She is troubled by his greeting and questions the message, asking “How am I to bear a son if I have no relations with a man?” Mary is told that she will conceive through the power of the Holy Spirit and is offered a sign in the miraculous pregnancy of her elder cousin Elizabeth.

Mary's affirmative response to this seemingly impossible message gives evidence to the grace we know that she possesses from God. Only one who is “full of grace” can be so receptive to and cooperative with the will of God. Because of this, Mary is the model of discipleship for all Christians.

https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/immaculate-conception-blessed-virgin-mary-readings/

22/11/2025

JUST IN: A priest born in Cagayan is now the newly appointed Bishop of the Diocese of San Jose in Nueva Ecija!

22/11/2025

JUST IN: Pope Leo XIV on Friday appointed SVD priest Fr. Samuel Agcaracar as the new bishop of San Jose in Nueva Ecija. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/547nhv43

21/11/2025

Diocesan Celebration of Christ the King
Our Lady of the Pillar Parish, Cauayan City, Isabela
3:00 pm

Parishioners are requested to wear WHITE in solidarity with the campaign for transparency and accountability and against corruption.

All afternoon masses in the parishes are canceled to give way to the Diocesan Celebration of Christ the King.

Fr. Peter M. Simangan
Commission on Worship and Liturgy
Diocese of ILAGAN