some images from the Fiesta Pontifical Mass

The highlight of the recent fiesta celebration was the Pontifical Mass which was presided over by Bishop Isabelo Abarquez. The Bishop Emeritus, Msgr. Maximiano Cruz and more than 30 diocesan and religious priests concelebrated in the said religious service. The cavernous Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral was jampacked with the faithful Calbayognon and their guests.

Only three of the four Hermanas Mayores, namely Minda Tabones - Llamas, Marie Acuesta - Sauz and Zoraya Zuñiga - Macaraig made it to the celebration. Lor Obong - Fresnedi was in the U.S. for an urgent business.

At the end of the celebration, the istandarte was handed over to the hermanas nominadas - Prima Yangzon - Fortuna, Ideltudes Romano - Alegria and Venancia Yangzon.

I got too excited about the event, I remembered to take only a few shots towards the end of the acitvity. I'll be sharing some more pictures the moment I get it from the official photographer. In the meantime please bear with what I've got.

The Knights of the Altar leading the faithful in singing the synod theme song

Bishop Abarquez with Fr. Andy Pacoli (back to the camera) as they did the synod theme song.

Minda Tabones - Llamas as she delivered her thank you message

The Bishop as he incensed the image of the Patron Saint.