The Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan

The Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan Luna, La Union, 2518 Philippines
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A revered center of Marian devotion, pilgrimage, and prayer, honoring Our Lady of Namacpacan, Patroness of Ilocano Travelers and of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Fernando of La Union.

23/08/2026

August 23, 2026 | Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Presider: Rev. Fr. Mario R. Valdez
Attached Priest

22/08/2026

August 23, 2026 | Maika-21 a Domingo ti Kadawyan a Tiempo

Mangidaulo: Rev. Fr. Carlo Emil N. Boado
Parochial Vicar

16/08/2026

August 16, 2026 | Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Presider: Rev. Msgr. Mario R. Valdez
Attached Priest

15/08/2026

August 16, 2026 | Maika-20 a Domingo ti Kadawyan a Tiempo

Mangidaulo: Rev. Fr. Carlo Emil N. Boado
Parochial Vicar

QUODCUMQUE DIXERIT VOBIS, FACITE“Do whatever He tells you.” (John 2:5)Today, August 11, 2026, memorial of Saint Clare of...
10/08/2026

QUODCUMQUE DIXERIT VOBIS, FACITE
“Do whatever He tells you.” (John 2:5)

Today, August 11, 2026, memorial of Saint Clare of Assisi, we joyfully celebrate the Third Anniversary of the Ordination to the Sacred Order of Presbyters of our beloved Parochial Vicar, Rev. Fr. Carlo Emil N. Boado.

As we commemorate this beautiful milestone, we thank God for the gift of his priestly vocation, his faithful service, and his generous ministry to the People of God. Your faithful “yes” to God continues to inspire and guide us as a community of faith. Thank you for your unwavering service, your sacrifices, and your shepherding love for the Church.

May the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Lady of Namacpacan and Saint Catherine of Alexandria continue to bless and strengthen you for your priestly service to the Holy Mother Church!

ICST COMMUNITY WELCOMES ITS NEW RECTORWith immense joy and gratitude, we congratulate Very Rev. Andres F. Nuesca, Jr., S...
10/08/2026

ICST COMMUNITY WELCOMES ITS NEW RECTOR

With immense joy and gratitude, we congratulate Very Rev. Andres F. Nuesca, Jr., SThL, a beloved native-son priest of Luna, La Union, on his installation as the 10th Diocesan Rector of the Immaculate Conception School of Theology in Pantay Daya, Vigan City.

From the community of the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan, we rejoice with you as you embrace this new mission of service and leadership in the formation of future priests. Your journey of priestly service continues to inspire us for the wider Church through the formation of her future shepherds.

May the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Lady of Namacpacan and Saint Catherine of Alexandria continue to bless and strengthen you in forming future priests in their vocation for the service of the Church!



10/08/2026

𝐅𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐅. 𝐍𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚, 𝐉𝐫., 𝐒𝐓𝐡𝐋 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲

VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur — Upon the approval of the Bishops of Northern Luzon, the Very Rev. Fr. Andres F. Nuesca Jr., SThL, was formally installed as the 10th Diocesan Rector of the Immaculate Conception School of Theology (ICST), the Regional Seminary for Northern Luzon.

The installation took place today, August 10, 2026, during the Holy Spirit Mass marking the opening of the Formation Year 2026–2027. The installation ceremony was presided over by the Most Rev. David William V. Antonio, SThD, DD, Archbishop of Nueva Segovia & Bishop-Chairman of ICST board of Bishops.

Fr. Andres succeeds the Most Rev. Nick A. Vaquilar, SThD, DD, who served as Rector of ICST before his appointment as the Bishop of the Diocese of Urdaneta.

With his new appointment, Fr. Andres assumes the responsibility of leading the ICST community in its mission of forming future priests for the Church in Northern Luzon. His installation ushers in a new chapter in the continuing mission of ICST as a regional seminary, accompanying seminarians in their journey toward priestly configuration.

The ICST community warmly welcomes Fr. Andres F. Nuesca Jr., SThL, as its new rector and entrusts his ministry to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Maternal protection of the Immaculately Conceived Virgin Mary. May his leadership strengthen the seminary’s commitment to forming holy, mature, and dedicated servants of the Church.

Schedule of Fr. Bob’s Visit to North AmericaUnited States of America and CanadaBelow is the schedule of Fr. Bob’s visit ...
10/08/2026

Schedule of Fr. Bob’s Visit to North America
United States of America and Canada

Below is the schedule of Fr. Bob’s visit to various Namacpacan Associations in the United States and Canada.

August 9 – St. Linus Church, 10:00 AM
Norwalk, Los Angeles, California

August 10 – Santa Maria, California

August 11 – San Jose, California

August 12 – Sacramento, California

August 14 – Virginia Beach, Virginia

August 16 – Washington, D.C.

August 18 – Chicago, Illinois

August 22 – New Jersey

August 27 – Toronto, Canada

August 30 – Vancouver / Victoria, Canada

September 6 – Seattle, Washington

September 9 – Rest Day

September 11 – Las Vegas, Nevada

September 14 – Bakersfield / Delano, California

September 17 – Visit with Relatives

September 19 – Final Meetings with Lunarians

September 20 – Family Visit

September 23 – Maui, Hawaii

September 26 – Honolulu, Hawaii

September 29 – Return to the Philippines

May Our Lady of Namacpacan continue to bring her maternal presence, love, and intercession to the Filipino communities and faithful throughout North America.

10/08/2026

VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur — Two priests were formally installed in their new responsibilities at the Immaculate Conception School of Theology (ICST) during the Holy Spirit Mass held at the Syquia-Quirino Chapel.

Rev. Fr. Andres Nuesca, Jr., SThL, was installed as the new Rector of ICST, while Rev. Fr. Bryan Garibay, JCL, was installed as the Spiritual Director of the Nuestra Señora de Caridad Formation Community. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Most Rev. David William V. Antonio, D.D., Archbishop of Nueva Segovia, who entrusted the two priests with their respective responsibilities in the formation and accompaniment of seminarians.

With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the prayers of the Church, the two priests now begin this new chapter of service, hoping to help form priests who will one day serve God's people with humility, compassion, and fidelity.

09/08/2026

August 9, 2026 | Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Presider: Rev. Fr. Mario R. Valdez
Attached Priest

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