Diocese of Iba - St. Therese of the Child Jesus Diocesan Shrine

09/06/2026

07/06/2026

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)

Today, we joyfully celebrate the **Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ**, a special feast that reminds us of the greatest gift Jesus has given to His Church—the Holy Eucharist.

In the Eucharist, Christ remains truly present among us, nourishing our souls, strengthening our faith, and uniting us as one family in His love. As we gather around the altar, we are invited to deepen our devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and renew our commitment to live as faithful disciples of Christ.

May this sacred celebration inspire us to recognize the presence of Jesus not only in the Eucharist but also in every person we meet, especially those who are in need of love, compassion, and hope.

**"I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever." (John 6:51)**

Let us give thanks to the Lord for the precious gift of His Body and Blood, and may our hearts always hunger for His presence.

07/06/2026

MEET AND GREET WITH OUR NEW SHRINE RECTOR

With grateful hearts, the different ministry members of the **St. Therese of the Child Jesus Diocesan Shrine** warmly welcomed our new Shrine Rector, **Rev. Fr. Jaime A. Escurzon**, during a simple yet meaningful Meet and Greet gathering.

The event provided an opportunity for the various ministries to personally meet our new Rector, share fellowship, and express their support as he begins his pastoral ministry in our beloved Shrine. Through this gathering, bonds of unity, service, and faith were strengthened as we continue our mission of serving God and His people together.

May the Lord bless Fr. Jaime with wisdom, strength, and a joyful spirit as he shepherds our Shrine community. Let us continue to pray for him and support him in his ministry.

**Welcome to our Shrine family, Fr. Jaime! We are blessed to have you with us.

"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” – Matthew 18:20