13/11/2024
SAVE THE DATE | The Clergy and the Lay Faithful of Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, joyfully invite everyone to the Canonical Possession and Solemn Installation of Most Rev. Ruben Caballero Labajo, DD as the First Bishop of the new Diocese of Prosperidad on January 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Poblacion, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur.
Canonical Possession refers to the canonical rite by which a bishop takes over governance of a diocese. This rite officially grants him authority over the diocese according to Canon Law.
On October 15, 2024, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, appointed Most Rev. Ruben Labajo, Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu, as the first bishop of the new diocese.