Diocese of Kalibo

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17/04/2026

LOOK | The Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk will celebrate the episcopal ordination and installation of Bishop-elect Sean Mejia on June 2 at St. William’s Cathedral.

The Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk will celebrate the episcopal ordination and installation of Bishop-elect Sean Mejia on June 2 at St. William’s Cathedral.

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17/04/2026

BENEDICAM | The Explanation of the Coat of Arms and Motto of His Excellency, Most Rev. Cyril B. Villareal, D.D., the 5th Bishop of the Diocese of Kalibo.








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17/04/2026

𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗜𝗟𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗝𝗨𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦

Last, March 26 - 27, 2026, the Committee for the Preparation of the Golden Jubilee Celebration recently held the Closing of the Pilgrimage of the Jubilee Cross, marking the end of the 3 Years of Preparation for the Golden Jubilee Celebration. Headed by Rev. Fr. Nikko Patrick O. Awatin, the closing activity featured a solemn, whole-night vigil accompanied by a series of activities extending from the Royal Suites to the Parish of St. John the Baptist Cathedral.

𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 | 𝐄𝐔𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑 | 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊

Last, March 27, 2026, at 2:00 AM, while the rest of the world was hushed, the faithfuls of the Diocese of Kalibo walked in the light of the Blessed Sacrament, reminding us that at the center of our 50 years of grace is the real presence of Jesus. This Eucharistic Procession and Holy Hour marked a profound moment of intimacy with Christ as we closed the Pilgrimage of the Jubilee Cross. In the stillness of the night, we offered our prayers, our sacrifices, and our hearts in preparation for our Golden Jubilee.

During the closing activities of the Pilgrimage of the Jubilee Cross, Rev. Fr. Nikko Patrick O. Awatin shared a moving reflection on our three-year journey of preparation in his wrapped-up talk. He reminded us that the pilgrimage was not just about moving a Cross from parish to parish, sector to sector, but about moving our hearts closer to the mission of the Church. As we close this chapter, we may carry the lessons of grace into our Golden Jubilee Celebration and let the light of Christ continue to shine in our lives.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨.







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17/04/2026

6 DAYS TO GO! | The Diocese of Kalibo is truly blessed with the gift of a new shepherd. As we prepare for the Episcopal Ordination and Canonical Installation of Bishop-Elect Rev. Fr. Cyril B. Villareal as the 5th Bishop of Kalibo, we thank God for His guidance and providence.

Chosen to lead with faith and compassion, our Bishop-Elect, is called to be a servant of all, a witness to the Gospel, and a source of unity for the Church. May his ministry inspire renewed zeal among the faithful and bring us closer to Christ and to one another.

In this time of joyful anticipation, let us remain steadfast in prayer, offering our intentions for his mission and for the continued growth of our diocese. May this milestone strengthen our commitment to live out our faith in love and service.
Together, as one Diocese, we look forward with hope to this blessed and historic celebration.







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16/04/2026

𝑨 𝑺𝑯𝑬𝑷𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑫 𝑺𝑬𝑵𝑻
By: Sem. Amiel Matthew C. Berco
Propaedeutic Stage VIII - The Juans

As we approach the advent of a new shepherd, a dawn of a new pastoral journey unfolds. As seminarians, we stand in hope, ready to sojourn with the Church of Kalibo under his care. A journey that hopes to draw us deeper into communion, service, and faithful witness to Christ, the Good Shepherd.
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In this moment of grace for our local Church, I find myself filled with gratitude as I pause before God. It is not every day that we witness a new Shepherd being given to the flock, and I feel that the Lord is gently reminding us that He has never abandoned His people. Even in times of waiting, He has been quietly preparing both the shepherd and the flock for this new beginning.

Personally, I feel a quiet yet deep joy, mixed with hope and a sense of sacred responsibility. Welcoming a new bishop is like opening a new chapter in the life of our diocese. For many years, we have been guided by our previous shepherds, and now the Holy Father has appointed Rev. Fr. Cyril B. Villareal as the 5th Bishop of the Diocese of Kalibo. He comes to us as a priest who has served faithfully in the Archdiocese of Capiz. Knowing that he is a man formed in prayer, study, and close pastoral service gives me confidence that he will lead us with the heart of Christ the Good Shepherd.

As a community, we are also reminded of our commitment to become a vibrant and missionary diocese, centered on Christ and devoted to the Santo Niño, our beloved patron.

As a seminarian, this moment inspires me to reflect more deeply on my vocation. Seeing a new bishop begin his ministry reminds me that the priesthood is not only a calling, but a lifelong journey of service to God and His people. It challenges me and my fellow seminarians to grow in prayer, humility, discipline, and love for the Church, so that one day we may truly serve with the heart of Christ. In welcoming our new bishop, we are also called to renew our dedication to formation and to prepare ourselves generously for the mission that the Lord entrusts to us.

I pray that Bishop-elect Cyril will find in us not only a welcoming community, but a true family of faith ready to walk with him in communion and mission. May the Lord grant him wisdom, strength, humility, and joy as he takes up the crosier to shepherd the flock in Kalibo. And may we, especially we seminarians, remain faithful in our formation, so that we may serve the Church with reverent love and help build the Kingdom of God in our beloved province of Aklan, together with our shepherd in Christ. May this new chapter in our diocese strengthen our unity in faith and deepen our love for the Church.

16/04/2026

LET US PRAY | As we joyfully approach the Episcopal Ordination and Canonical Installation of Rev. Fr. Cyril B. Villareal, Bishop-Elect of Kalibo, let us fervently lift him up in our prayers. May the Lord grant him wisdom, strength, and a shepherd’s heart as he prepares to embrace the fullness of his episcopal ministry.







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16/04/2026

HOLY MASS | APRIL 17, 2026 | 7AM 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 | Cathedral Parish of Saint John the Baptist - Diocese of Kalibo

16/04/2026

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