Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

29/05/2026

The MCIC Bible Verse Shirts are now available again!

Featuring the inspiring designs:
“PRAY MORE AND WORRY LESS”
“GOD HEALS THE BROKEN HEARTED”

Get yours for only 350 PHP at the MCIC Down Chapel, available starting tomorrow from 12 PM to 5 PM.

By purchasing a shirt, you also support the Social Communication Ministry and Parish Youth Ministry Formation.

Wear your faith and spread His message wherever you go!

29/05/2026

SANTACRUZAN 2026 | The MCIC Parish - Commission on Catechetical Apostolate proudly presents, this year’s Santacruzan Reynas! These lovely ladies represent their Basic Ecclesial Communities, Ministries and Organizations.

Join us tomorrow at 3:00 in the afternoon, as we crown this year's Reyna Elena, culminating Flores de Mayo with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist to be followed by the Santa Cruzan Procession with the Image of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

17/05/2026

Today, we join the Universal Church in celebrating the 60th World Communications Sunday. We extend our deepest gratitude to all journalists, media professionals, and social communications ministries for their tireless service in bringing truth to light, fostering unity, and bridging gaps within our communities. Communication is, ultimately, a deeply human achievement, and today we honor those who use its power to evangelize and spread messages of faith, hope, compassion, justice, service, and love.

In a special way, we recognize and celebrate the dedication of our MCIC Social Communications Ministry. Thank you to the photographers, videographers, and technical teams behind the lenses and screens who serve our community. Your commitment to documenting our journey and sharing our stories ensures that our voices are heard and the Word of God is being spread throughout our community. May the Lord continue to bless your hands and hearts! Deo Gratias!

17/05/2026

17/05/2026

ORDINATION BANNS TO THE PRIESTHOOD

Reverend KELVIN RAZ CASTILLO
Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
La Purisima Street, Zamboanga City

Reverend ARRIEL TANODRA NALLONAR
Our Lady of the Pillar Parish
Vitali, Zamboanga City

Reverend ISAGANI B. DALOGDOG, JR.
Our Lady of Peñafrancia Parish,
Upper Calarian, Zamboanga City

Reverend Kelvin, Reverend Arriel, and Reverend Isagani are to be ordained to the Sacred Order of Presbyterate at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, La Purisima Street, Zamboanga City.

Any information that may be a reason for their ordination to be put in question, please notify the Parish Priest or the Archbishop himself, in accord with the norms of cc. 1043 and 1051.2 of the Code of Canon Law.

All information will be treated with utmost confidentiality.

17/05/2026

Solemnity of the Lord's Ascension | Jesus' return to the Father marks the end of his public ministry and his appearance to the disciples after his resurrection. Through his gift of the Holy Spirit, he will accompany themin their task of preaching the Good News, as they build communities of disciples.

Reflect, today, upon your calling to not only share in this glorious moment of Jesus’ Ascension but also your calling to go forth and to do all you can to draw others into this new life. Reflect upon Jesus, Who also speaks to you today to invite you to bring others to that mountain. By teaching friends, family and all with whom God has entrusted to you to share the Gospel, you fulfill Christ’s mission to “go into the whole world” to gather the scattered people into the one fold of Christ so as to ascend with Him one day into eternity.

13/05/2026

𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡.
“𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑡ℎ 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑒𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑒.” (𝐽𝑜ℎ𝑛 8:32)

FULL TEXT: The CBCP released a statement Tuesday urging the Senate to promptly convene as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte.

"To delay the trial is to delay justice for both the Filipino people and the Vice President," the bishops said.

You can also read the statement here: https://tinyurl.com/4cmuz2z9

13/05/2026

IN PHOTOS: ASYC 2026

The MCIC Parish Youth Ministry joined the Archdiocesan Summer Youth Camp 2026 held last May 8–10 at Centro Pastoral.

Ignited with Christ, our young people came together in faith, fellowship, and service as they encountered God through prayer, formation, and newfound friendships.

During the closing program, the Central Vicariate officially received the Youth Cross as a symbol of acceptance and acknowledgment of its role as the host vicariate for ASYC 2028.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Monsignor Noli Francisco, Fr. Anjoe Rivera, and all our benefactors for their unwavering encouragement, generosity, and support throughout the camp.

All glory and thanksgiving to God, through the loving intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary, for the grace-filled moments, friendships, and memories shared during ASYC 2026. May our youth continue to be ignited with faith and committed to serving Christ and His Church.

Photos: AYA, MCIC PYM

13/05/2026

MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA:
Mary’s love is like the moon’s mellow glow, reflecting a more intense light.

Today’s Memorial celebration commemorates the greatest saint of all, Saint Mary, as she manifested herself to three humble children in the Portuguese village of Fátima in 1917. Our Lady, the only mother ever chosen by her son, appeared in a particular place, at a particular time, to a particular people, to satisfy a particular need. She spoke to the children deep theological truths about heaven, hell, and purgatory. She performed a publicly witnessed miracle that made the sun dance, asked for increased devotion to her Son Jesus Christ, and pleaded for reparation for the many sins committed against Him.

A shrine was built in the Blessed Mother’s honor at the site of her apparitions, which has welcomed millions and millions of pilgrims, including popes, over the decades. Our Lady is for the whole Church, of course, but she is closer to the faithful when she comes to them on their own terms—in their own tongue, skin, and dress, hovering over their own soil. There is one Mary, historically and theologically. There are many Marys, culturally and symbolically.

Our Lady of Fatima, your miraculous apparitions fill us with hope that you follow our concerns, intervene in our lives, and demand greater fidelity of us. May we heed your words and your warnings and carry out God’s will with your life as our example.

Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us.

Source: My Catholic Life

25/04/2026

On this day, three years ago, the late Pope Francis appointed then Bishop Tonel as the Seventh Archbishop of Zamboanga.

Born on Aug. 31, 1956 in Davao City, he studied Philosophy at the San Francis Xavier Regional Major Seminary of Mindanao (SFX-REMASE) and Theology at the University of Santo Tomas Central Seminary in Manila.

Bishop Tonel was ordained priest on April 12, 1980 for the Archdiocese of Davao, where he served as its Vicar General and Rector of SFX-REMASE.

The archbishop-elect also holds a licentiate degree in Liturgical Theology from the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Liturgy in Rome.

Bishop Tonel was the First Bishop of the Diocese of Ipil.

Happy 3rd Anniversary, Abp. Joy!

13/04/2026

ICYMI | We are reminded of the boundless love and unfailing mercy of God. With every step, we carry our prayers, intentions, and gratitude, entrusting all to His compassionate heart.

As a faith community, we journey together in hope, seeking His grace and healing.

Jesus, we trust in You.