02/10/2026
โTO: All Parish Priests and Parish Secretaries
โFROM: The Chancellor
โRE: Publication of the Banns of Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests (An Update)
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โDear Monsignori, Reverences, and Parish Secretaries,
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โGreetings of peace!
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โIn connection with the forthcoming ordinations to the Sacred Order of Priests in the Diocese of Sorsogon, I wish to express my gratitude to those parishes that have already published and announced the Banns during the Masses last Sunday, 27 September 2026. Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation.
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โFor those parishes that have not yet made the announcement, there is no cause for concern. The required three Sundays of publication may still be fulfilled on 4, 11, and 18 October 2026.
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โThe Banns concern the following candidates:
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1. โRev. Lorenzo Ramon B. Borja
2. โRev. Neil B. Diaz
3. โRev. Vincent Nemee R. Calague
4. โRev. Gilbert P. Rojo
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โTheir ordinations are scheduled as follows:
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ยท โCandidate | Date and Time | Venue |
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ยท โRev. Lorenzo Ramon B. Borja | November 4, 2026, 9:00 AM | Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sorsogon City |
ยท โRev. Neil B. Diaz | November 4, 2026, 9:00 AM | Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sorsogon City |
ยท โRev. Vincent Nemee R. Calague | November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM | Our Lady of the Pillar Parish, Pilar |
ยท โRev. Gilbert P. Rojo | December 7, 2026, 9:00 AM | St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Irosin |
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โI. PUBLICATION OF THE BANNS
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โThe Banns are to be published and announced during all Masses, including anticipated Masses, on three Sundays.
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โParishes that have already published the Banns on 27 September may continue with the succeeding Sundays, 4 and 11 October, to complete the three publications.
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โParishes that have not yet published the Banns may do so on 4, 11, and 18 October.
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โKindly ensure that the Banns are clearly announced during the Masses and that the dates of publication are properly recorded.
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โII. REPORTING OF POSSIBLE IMPEDIMENTS
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โAs stated in the Banns, anyone who has knowledge of any impediment or hindrance to the ordination of any of the candidates is requested to communicate such information as soon as possible to the Parish Priest or directly to the Bishop through the Chancery.
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โShould any report be received, the Parish Priest is requested to forward it promptly to the Chancery, observing the appropriate confidentiality and applicable canonical procedures.
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โIII. COMPLIANCE REPLY FORM
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โFor proper documentation, all parishes are requested to accomplish the attached Compliance Reply Form after completing the three Sundays of publication.
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โThe form should indicate:
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ยท โThe dates on which the Banns were published and announced;
ยท โWhether any information concerning possible impediments was received; and
ยท โIf applicable, whether such information has been forwarded to the Chancery.
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โIf no report or information was received, kindly indicate this explicitly in the form.
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โThe accomplished form may be submitted to the Chancery through the diocesan email address: [email protected].
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โIV. ASSISTANCE OF PARISH SECRETARIES
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โParish Secretaries are kindly requested to assist their respective Parish Priests in ensuring the timely publication of the Banns, the proper recording of the dates of publication, and the completion and submission of the Compliance Reply Form.
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โThank you once again for your cooperation and understanding. Let us continue to accompany our candidates with our prayers as they prepare for the sacred ministry of the priesthood.
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